How many of you are there?

At the moment we are team of five full time and three part time staff. During festival season we've been known to grow in size up to 200 with volunteers, placements and casual staff but that only lasts for about one month of the year.

Are you a charity?

Spot on! We are a charity and all donations are warmly welcome.

How can I make a donation?

Thank you in advance! To make a donation click here.

How much of my donation is spent on administration and overheads?

None - LIFT receives Arts Council England funding which covers our core costs, administration and overheads. We are therefore able to spend 100% of all donations on artistic activity.

How do I get considered to be a part of your festival?

If you are interested in working with us, send us an email with examples of your work by post, email at info@liftfestival.com or speak with Kate at 020 7093 6340.

We receive a lot of work so if you are sending yours in, please try to keep it brief and punchy.

What kind of work does LIFT present?

LIFT presents a broad range of theatre practice created by British and international artists, with our definition of theatre being very broad. It encompasses text-based theatre, live art, physical & contemporary dance theatre, installation, as well as site specific and interactive theatre and performance. We prioritise work that's never been presented in the UK.

Do you work with local as well as international companies?

Yes.

When is the next festival?

This year's LIFT Festival will be held across London from 23 June until 17 July after which LIFT will be returning to its original biennial festival festival format. The festival to follow is scheduled for late June/July 2012.

I'm coming!  How to do I get to a LIFT show/where should I stay?
The productions in LIFT 2010 are taking place all across the city.  Check the events section for links telling you how to get there.  See you soon!  If you're looking for somewhere to stay, check out the website of our Hotel Partner, Grange Hotels to see what's on offer.

What are you doing around the Olympics?

The 2012 LIFT Festival will take place immediately prior to the Olympics. It will provide an opportunity for LIFT to present the world in London and London to the world. We're setting the bar extremely high and will be looking to present some truly innovative work across London in 2012.

Can I see your press cuttings?

We're just getting them together. We'll put them up soon.

Can I buy any LIFT merchandise?

Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes...as soon as we've organised ourselves. Check back here soon.

Can I do work experience with LIFT?

Yes, if you're a lucky student from Newham or Tower Hamlets! As we are only a small team, we can only host two Year 10 students each year, though we would love to have you all. Students have the chance to be on our team for 2 golden weeks and watch us in action. Having said that, places for 2010 are now full.