Who we are

Tip Tray Theatre is a disabled led arts organisation based in Knowsley and working across Merseyside. Led by Evan Byrne and Maisy Gordon, they work alongside emerging artists to broaden opportunities for training and professional development.

Since 2021, Tip Tray Theatre has been dedicated to creating theatrical events that provide early career individuals with professional experience while minimising obstacles. Their annual writing competition, What Happens Next?, supports more than 60 creatives every January, including writers, actors, and stage managers.

Tip Tray Theatre also create exciting new theatre with a strong focus on being socially engaged and working with emerging artists to shake up the creative landscape with fresh talent and new perspectives.

Our mission is…

Our mission is to champion early career and underrepresented artists by creating space for bold, high-quality work that inspires, challenges, and sparks change. We’re committed to nurturing a safe, supportive environment where collaboration between emerging and established artists drives artistic excellence and greater visibility across the cultural sector.

Our Aims

Make Exciting Theatre - With early career and underrepresented artists.
Bridge The Gap - Between early career artists and professional work.
Nurture a positive environment - Where people are comfortable to learn and fail.