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Production grant

Throughout the year, we award production grants to stage projects that combine artistic ambition, professional rigour and a distinct creative vision.

Recipients of the production grant

Since launching in 2025, production grants have supported projects across theatre, dance, musical, pantomime and revue.

Kerteminde Summer Revue

We supported Kerteminde Sommerrevy in continuing a vibrant revue tradition that brings together professional artistry, local roots and popular appeal; a vital part of cultural life on the island of Funen.

Bournonville Gala

A grant was awarded to Nomad Ballet Project to bring a Bournonville Gala to Astana, carrying Danish ballet tradition to an international stage at the highest artistic level.

SELECTION CRITERIA

We award production grants to projects that combine artistic courage with professional rigour; work with the potential to leave a lasting mark on Danish performing arts.

Artistic Strength and Purpose

The project must be driven by a clear idea and genuine ambition. We place particular emphasis on the integrity, originality and conviction of the work.

Professional Rigour and viability

We look for a strong artistic and organisational foundation, including a competent creative team, a realistic schedule and sound finances.

Contribution to the performing arts

The project must have the potential to contribute meaningfully to Danish performing arts, whether by developing new forms, strengthening craft or bringing fresh perspectives.

Foundation for success

Beyond the proposal itself, we consider whether the project has the artistic and practical foundations to be delivered at the highest level.

Selection process

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

01.

Receipt and Review

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  • Each application is registered and reviewed by the board to confirm all necessary materials have been submitted.
  • Applications meeting the formal requirements are passed to the next stage for assessment.

02.

Assessment

  • The board makes a thorough artistic and financial assessment of the project, considering artistic quality, the strength of the project proposal and its potential contribution to the performing arts.
  • The board may request additional information where needed.

03.

Decision

  • Following assessment, the board reaches a decision and all applications receive a written response.
  • Applications are typically processed within eight weeks of receipt. Where additional information is requested, this period may be extended.
  • It is not possible to appeal. Decisions are final.

Application

The application must contain:

  1. A project description with a clear explanation of the artistic idea, form and ambition of the work.
  2. Information about the participating artists and the creative team.
  3. A timetable for development and realisation.
  4. A budget indicating other sources of funding and any partners involved.
  5. A brief explanation of why the project is seeking support from the Henrik Lyding Memorial Fund.

We place particular emphasis on clarity, artistic conviction and a well-considered project description. Supplementary material may be requested.

Applications should be sent by email to
 info@henriklydingsmindefond.dk