Home of the independent artist
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We are a network of experienced freelance producers, creatives and access experts, led by Founder Andy McCredie; collaborating with grassroots independent artists to develop and co-produce work in theatre, dance, and film.
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Securing funds through Arts Council England project grants, in-kind support and corporate sponsorship, we build artists' confidence and develop projects from humble beginnings through to commercial transfers and distribution.
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We prioritise working with independent artists or micro-organisations who have historically been marginalised and underfunded.
Including, but not limited to:
People with disabilities, long-term mental/physicial health conditions and/or neurodiversity; people from the Black and Global Majority, 1st or 2nd generation Immigrants and Refugees in the UK, Women, LGBTQIA+ people, and those who don’t have financial support beyond their own earnings.
Featured in
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Founder, Andy McCredie
“It’s not just about producing world-class work, it’s about making sure those people which need to be in the spotlight are supported and empowered from beginning to end.”
Supported Artists:
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First phase development and production of her new play Sonder, directed by Roy Alexander Weise MBE. One night only performance November 19th 2026.
Bola is a 2nd generation British-Nigerian playwright and Actor, and whilst she has many scripts in development, this marks her public debut as a writer.
Sonder follows a group of strangers whose ordinary commute on the Victoria Line is interrupted by a signal failure. Forced to spend time together, people from different walks of life must confront their assumptions and differences. The play asks whether genuine connection can emerge and survive when uncertainty turns to fear.
AMP has sourced finances and is Producing the project with Bola.
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Following their smash-hit 2025 Edinburgh run, their play THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME. secured Douglas a Stage Debut nomination in 2026.
Written and Produced by Hannah, Directed and Produced by Douglas via Woodforge Productions, the production transferred to Soho Theatre in London’s West End.
AMP successfully raised part of the finances for the transfer through Arts Council England, before their Off-Broadway transfer to 59E59.
AMP is now fundraising an R&D for their upcoming project Brethren Nag taking place in 2027 -
Pelumi’s play The Intervention has received multiple rounds of R&D funding through AMP.
Partnering with venue Clean Break, and charity Pelican, she worked with women who’ve spent time in prison. The Play focuses on women’s rights, gender identity, and intersectionality between race, gender and class within the criminal justice system.
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Sophie wrote, produced, and starred in the award-winning short film The Whole Truth (streaming on Amazon Prime Video) and the drama Callie.
After a successful R&D at the Bush Theatre, and scratch performance at the Hope Theatre, Sophie’s play Banned is set to transfer for its first full run in 2027.
AMP is producing and fundraising for the production; a queer love story which explores, abortion rights and sexual violence against women against the backdrop of a not-too-distant dystopia. -
Farah’s debut solo show Pink Rabbit, produced by Farah’s NAZAR Arts and Daljinder Johal’s Little Stitch Productions, and Directed by Alessandro Babalola, recieved the Shedload of Future Fund, and won The Solo Play Award at The Besties plus a Gold Award from the Fringe Theatre Awards, with further critical acclaim and sold-out runs.
The play transfers to West End London venue in 2026 Soho Theatre, and will enter an R&D in Spring 2027 fundraised by AMP to develop the project to be ready for larger venues in Autumn 2027. -
Following a successful DYCP application written with AMP, Lou will use 2027 to explore scenography in their practise as a performer; working with mentors, collaborating with fellow artists, and making international research trips to develop and embed advanced scenography with their work.
AMP will provide support to Lou across the project.
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John embarks on his debut as a playwright, and producer on and R&D for his new work “Hello, My Name Is” which follows a Filipino nurse and his elderly white patient navigating the Coviv-19 Pandemic as an unusual friendship emerges.
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Sound Design by Nicola Chang
AMP is Producing the project, whilst training John to Co-Produce from the next phase.
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The Makings of Awake is a multi-episode podcast series led by Caleb in collaboration with various partners including BBC Radio 1 Xtra, focusing in on a contemporary perspective on what it means to be a Black British man today.
The Podcast works with anthropologists, creatives, young people in youth centres, and collects stories to inspire Caleb’s debut album Awake.
AMP is co-producing the project with Caleb.
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Kate Stanforth is a British disabled dancer, choreographer, model, and disability activist from Northumberland, England.
She’s the founder of Kate Stanforth Academy of Dance, which offer regular accessible dance classes for disabled dancers.
AMP is collaborating with her as a regular grant writer and fundraiser for her solo work, and her dance school across 2026/2027. -
Following a sold out run at the Golden Goose, and success Edinburgh Fringe run in 2025, Eimear develops her one woman show A Walking Shadow, an Irish folk play following a young woman and her pathway through an unwanted pregnancy; followed by an old lady and an earthy, sometimes dark, mystery.
As writer, director, producer and performer, Eimear embodies the AMP ethos of individual artists making it happen.Now, AMP is co-producing a next-phase R&D with Eimear to begin to work with outside eyes, and creative experts, ready to pitch her production to London Venues and UK-based touring theatres.
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The Pendle Witch Project is Florence’s opportunity to travel back to her roots in Barrow-In-Furness to work with local women community groups, and artists.
Through the project she explores the historical trials of the Pendle Witches, feminism, community support, and co-creation, whilst building her voice as a director/facilitator. Ready for a multi-phase project across Cumbria starting in 2027/2028.
AMP is co-producing the project with Florence, and partnered for the long-run.
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Founder of Blank Space Collective, Amelia takes her debut as a writer/director for an R&D of a new play that centres women’s reproductive health; with the aim to develop a touring school’s production to educate and empower young people.
AMP is co-producing and fundraising for the project.TBA Spring/Summer 2027
Get In Touch
Productions@andymccredie.com
Andy@andymccredie.com