Genesis Foundation

The Genesis Foundation was founded by John Studzinski and has supported thousands of artists in their career development since 2001 principally in theatre and music.

The Foundation’s focus is on partnerships with leading arts organisations including the Almeida Theatre, National Theatre, Young Vic and The Sixteen, and on training initiatives – the Genesis Theatre Design programme, and the Genesis Future Curators programme at the Royal Academy of Arts – that equip emerging artists for life as a creative professional.

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8 January 2025

John Studzinski’s 12-point plan on how to strengthen and expand philanthropy in the UK was published by Bloomberg UK on 25 December. Bloomberg UK article 12.24Download

27 November 2024

After 11 years at the helm of the Genesis Foundation's partner the Almeida Theatre, Rupert Goold will begin a new venture at the Old Vic Theatre. The Foundation's Founder and Chairman John Studzinski said: “Rupert Goold embodies artistic innovative leadership,…

26 September 2024

(c) Matt Roberts Bristol Old Vic today announces Winsome Pinnock as the first Legacy Writer as part of its Five-Year Commitment residency programme.  The first year of the programme was launched with the £25,000 Genesis Foundation Prize awarded to BOV’s…

20 September 2024

https://youtu.be/VccHNa8eGZ0 Ava Pickett becomes the first writer from the Genesis Almeida New Playwrights, Big Plays programme to be commissioned for the Almeida Theatre's main stage. Directed by Lydnsey Turner, 1536 runs from 6 May – 7 June 2025, as part…

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