We're excited to offer 16 training opportunities and subsequent week long PAID placements to Waltham Forest residents aged 18 to 30. During this incredible opportunity, you'll learn backstage skills including:

• Rigging lights for live shows.
• How to operate a sound and lighting desk.
• Basics of looking after a professional working stage.

ApplicationS:

• Deadline for applications: 2nd September 2026, 5pm
• Interviews: 9th-11th September
• Training dates: 21st to the 25th September and 28th September to the 2nd October

Free training takes place in Camden People’s Theatre. If travel costs are a barrier please let us know as these can be re-imbursed for the training week. This does not apply to the paid placement week.

The placement will be arranged after interview and is paid at current London Living Wage, totalling £592 for the week.

TRAINING AND WORKPLACEMENTS:

The training is delivered across two separate weeks (Applicants are only required to attend one of these training weeks.)

• Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2026
• Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2026

Following the training, participants will undertake paid professional placements at more than 15 venues, including Soho Theatre Walthamstow, Sadler's Wells and Camden People's Theatre.

The training on offer includes:

• 1 weeks FREE training training (courses like this usually range from between £500 to £1000 if booked privately) plus a 40 hours PAID professional placement in a Theatre paid at London Living Wage of £14.80ph.
• Opportunities to network with potential employers.

After the training you will:

Upon completing the training, you will gain newfound confidence in handling technical equipment for theatre and music events. You will have honed essential skills, empowering you not only to enhance your own understanding, but also to effectively share your knowledge, connect meaningfully with organisations actively seeking skilled theatre technicians and open doors to exciting career opportunities. Additionally, if you wish to further advance your technical skills, the option for advanced training is available, coupled with the invaluable guidance of an industry mentor. This comprehensive approach ensures that you, post-training, experience well-rounded development in both technical expertise and professional connections.

WHO THIS IS FOR:

Future Technicians was created to address the lack of representation in the theatre industry; this is therefore a key factor when considering shortlisting.

• Aged 18 to 30 years old
• Reliabile and punctual
• Interested in performing arts
• Openness to learning and having fun
• A good communicator
• Can demonstrate how this opportunity will transfer to future career path

Desirable:

• Some form of manual work experience.
• Transferable skills

How we assess:

We employ a blind application process when shortlisting applications. This means we do not see names or other info and mark purely on answers and eligibility criteria. When interviewing, we assess on 4 criterias:

• Desire for the opportunity
• Ability to take part in the programme (turn up on time etc)
• Relevance to your ongoing career journey (this does not have to be in backstage theatre work)
• Need

We aim to provide support and opportunities for those that may otherwise find it difficult to access.

Equal opportunities:

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the creative sector including women, non-binary and trans gender residents, those from global majority backgrounds, disabled individuals and LGBTQI+ community members.

For more information and to apply, click the opportunity info link below!