The Genesis Foundation

The Genesis Foundation is a UK-based charity established in 2001 by John Studzinski. It nurtures and develops artistic excellence in collaboration with leading organisations working in the fields of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts by funding specially created programmes that support young directors, playwrights and choral singers. The Foundation’s established partners are: the Royal Court, The Sixteen, Welsh National Opera and the Young Vic.

In addition, the Genesis Foundation supports graduate and post-graduate training programmes at LAMDA and the Royal College of Art. Its focus is on mentoring and development work.

Please note that the Genesis Foundation achieves its aims by working with established partner organisations, and is unable to give grants to individuals. Any unsolicited proposals it receives will therefore go unacknowledged.

Genesis Projects

 

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Applications open for Genesis Sixteen 2014-15

Applications for Genesis Sixteen 4 (class of 2014-15) are now open. There are 22 places available for young singers aged between 18 and 23.
 
Press acclaim for ‘The Djinns of Eidgah’ at the Royal Court Theatre

The Djinns of Eidgah, a powerful new play developed as part of the Royal Court’s International Playwrights programme, has received a wealth of praise from the national critics.
 

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The Genesis Sixteen training programme
Monday, 7 October 2013

Genesis Sixteen is The Sixteen’s training programme which aims to nurture the next generation of talented young voices and specifically to bridge the gap from student to professional practitioner.

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Applications open for Genesis Sixteen 2014-15 Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Applications for Genesis Sixteen 4 (class of 2014-15) are now open. There are 22 places available for young singers aged between 18 and 23.

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