V&A Inwrds 2026 - Exploring the grotesque & gothic

V&A Inwrds 2026 - Exploring the grotesque & gothic

Victoria & Albert Museum

Artform: Performing arts
Event date: Fri, 1st May 2026 to Fri, 10th Jul 2026
London

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 "> published -

Event Summary

The V&A is looking for 12 young people aged between 18-26 who are interested in exploring collaborative performance practice and creating an original piece of work inspired by the grotesque and gothic objects at V&A South Kensington.

Event Description

Inwrds is a performance project for 12 young people aged between 18-26 who are interested in exploring collaborative performance practice and creating an original piece of work inspired by the grotesque and gothic objects at V&A South Kensington. Working with artists, writer Yomi Sode and theatremaker Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, the group will devise original work through collaborative discussion, writing, poetry and performance. The project will finish with a live performance on Saturday 4th July in The Daylit Gallery at the V&A. The performance will showcase the work created during the project.

Event Overview

  • Event Title: V&A Inwrds 2026 - Exploring the grotesque & gothic
  • Type: Open call
  • Date: Fri, 1st May 2026 to Fri, 10th Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London

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How to Book

To apply, please click below to fill in a short application form.

As part of the application you will be asked to share 2 examples of your work. Examples of your work can be either a poem or monologue.

1 example of your work must be a video recording. The recording must be no longer than 5 minutes.

1 example of your work must be in writing. Written examples of work must be no longer than 25 lines.

Applications close on Friday 10th April.