Start Up Fund for New Producers supported by Harbottle & Lewis

Harbottle & Lewis is pleased to support Stage One’s Start Up Fund for New Producers, which launches officially in April 2010. The charity has formed the fund to help kick-start the careers of outstanding new commercial theatre producers. Each year four individuals will be awarded a £25,000 sum for investment into a West End or commercial touring theatre production. They will also be given access to legal advice from Harbottle & Lewis’ specialist Theatre Group.

This support from Harbottle & Lewis is part of the firm’s ongoing efforts to support a wide range of activity in the theatre industry. The firm has recently advised on the West End transfer of Enron as well as the stage adaption of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and continues to advise on many established West End shows including We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Dirty Dancing and The 39 Steps.

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29/03/10

For further information contact Evette Elliott, Head of Marketing, on +44 (0)20 7667 5000.

Notes for Editors

Harbottle & Lewis is ranked in the top tier of legal firm’s specialising in Theatre by both independent legal directories - Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Neil Adleman, partner and Head of the Group, has been repeatedly ranked as a Band 1 Leader in his Field by Chambers UK, he is also recognised as an expert within Legalease’s UK Legal Experts publication.

Stage One is a charity dedicated to supporting new producers and productions in order to sustain the future of quality commercial theatre in the UK. Stage One offers practical help for those with ambitions to become a creative entrepreneur.

For further information on the Start Up Fund for New Producers, click here.