Acting
Character, text and storytelling, building the skills to bring African and diaspora stories to life on stage.
M54 Studios presents
M54 Performers
Pathway
A performer training programme for early career performers, rooted in African and diaspora stories. January to July 2027 in Greenwich, London.
Cohort of 15 performers. Expressions of interest are open now.
Training for the stage, rooted in our stories
The M54 Performers Pathway is M54 Studios' training programme for performers. Over seven months, from January to July 2027, a cohort of 15 performers will train together in acting, movement, music and live performance, working with the African and diaspora stories that sit at the heart of everything we make. The programme ends with a final showcase at Tramshed in Woolwich.
Who it is for
The Pathway is for early career performers who want to grow their craft and build a career on stage. We especially welcome performers of African and diaspora heritage, and anyone with a passion for the stories we tell. You do not need formal drama school training. We are looking for talent, commitment, curiosity and a generous approach to working as an ensemble.
15 performers
January to July 2027
Greenwich, London. Venue to be announced
What you will do
Movement
Physical storytelling, ensemble work and movement for the stage.
Music and live performance
Voice, song and the live energy that runs through M54 productions.
Final showcase
The programme builds to a final showcase at Tramshed, Woolwich, where the cohort shares its work with an audience.
The full programme, schedule and training team will be shared with shortlisted applicants.
Timeline
Exact dates will be announced. Register your interest to hear first.
Now
Expressions of interest open. Tell us about yourself using the form below.
Next
Shortlisting and selection. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with full details. Dates to be announced.
January to July 2027
Training in Greenwich, London. Venue to be announced.
2027
Final showcase at Tramshed, Woolwich. Date to be announced.
About M54 Studios
M54 Studios makes theatre that tells African stories to UK audiences, and our audience is growing fast. Our first play, No Wahala Therapy, was seen by about 1,750 people in London in May 2026. Our second, Love in Lagos, toured Coventry, Manchester and London in October 2026 and was seen by more than 3,740 people. The Performers Pathway is how we find and develop the performers who will carry these stories forward.
About 1,750
No Wahala Therapy, May 2026
3,740+
Love in Lagos UK tour, October 2026
FAQ
Register your interest
Tell us about yourself and your work. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants with full programme details.