Artistic director of MGCfutures, Michael Grandage, has launched the seventh bursary programme for the theatre community fund, helping aspiring practitioners progress with their careers.

The British theatre director commented 'To date, MGCfutures has meaningfully helped 126 people develop their chosen career within the theatre. It is my hope that we continue to build on this success and wherever possible, help change people’s lives for the better by supporting them at a crucial moment in their development'.