Scratch Night is a curated evening of short works-in-progress, showcasing four developing pieces across two halves. It offers artists the chance to test new material in front of a live audience and gather feedback, while audiences get an early look at bold new work in a relaxed, social setting.
APPLICANT CALLOUT:
Have an idea you’ve been wanting to test? Working on a new show? Looking for a space to experiment, play and receive feedback and discussion? Scratch at Shakespeare North is now taking on artists to share their work for our scratch night on the 22nd September.
We’re looking for 4 Knowsley and Liverpool City Region based artists/companies to share up to 20 minutes of new works in progress before taking part in a supportive audience feedback session where we explore the work further.
Whether you’re:
we would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from artists working across theatre, spoken word, comedy, musical theatre, and more. This is a collaborative space to experiment take risks and ask questions to develop your work alongside a friendly audience and fellow creatives.
Deadline: 25th August
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Are you ready to explore what’s possible in the world of performance?
Young Talent Expo 2026 is for aspiring performers aged 8–21, bringing together young talent with the people, knowledge and opportunities that can help them navigate the industry.
Whether your passion is stage, screen, voice acting or musical theatre, there’s something waiting for you at Young Talent Expo.
WHY ATTEND?
Attending Young Talent Expo is a unique opportunity for young performers to explore the world of performance and gain valuable insights into building a career. This event is designed to equip young talent with realistic, industry-specific information that will help them make informed decisions about their future.
At the expo, you’ll have the chance to meet with a wide variety of exhibitors offering services to support your career development and learning. You can attend informative seminars and hands-on workshops led by industry professionals, learning tips and techniques that will help you grow. Plus, there will be live performances and interviews with special guests, offering inspiration and real-world advice.
One of the standout opportunities is the chance to perform in front of casting directors and agents, giving you the chance to be seen and potentially open doors to future roles. With plenty of networking opportunities and special offers available, Young Talent Expo is an unmissable event for anyone passionate about performance!
KEY INFORMATION:
For more information, and to purchase a ticket to attend, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join us for a Masterclass with six performers from the critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar, now playing at the London Palladium.
In this panel conversation, led by audience questions, we’ll discuss the performers’ process, their journeys into theatre and these roles, and what it takes to sustain a demanding musical every night.
We’re looking for questions from our members to ask throughout the session – you can submit your question here. If your question is chosen, our Programmer, Georgie, will ask you to stand up and ask it.
The panel will be composed of:
This Masterclass is ideal for performers, creatives and producers eager to understand the preparation, discipline and teamwork that goes into a major West End musical production.
Key information:
To sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Explore the theatre's most haunted locations as you uncover the fascinating history of this iconic venue, which has entertained audiences for almost 100 years.
Hear chilling tales of the resident ghost said to haunt the stalls, reports of mysterious disembodied voices, and real-life paranormal encounters experienced by New Theatre Oxford's own staff.
Whether you're a believer or simply love a good ghost story, this unique guided tour is the perfect way to discover the theatre after dark. The best way to start the spooky season... if you dare.
Dates:
Join one of RADA’s upcoming Open Days for an inside look at our Foundation Degree in Technical Theatre and Stage Management.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet our students and staff, explore our training spaces, visit technical departments, and find out more about life at RADA including funding, student support, and career pathways.
Open Days 2025-2026:
At RADA, we enable exceptional technicians, managers, designers and makers to thrive through world-leading, industry-focused training that blends hands-on experience with professional practice.
Whether you’re exploring lighting, sound, props, scenic art, or stage management, our open days are the perfect chance to discover how RADA can help you become a highly skilled and creative theatre-maker.
A CPD opportunity for teachers to embed drama and creativity into their teaching, through working with a Bristol-based theatre company, Travelling Light.
Want to shake up your physics lesson but need some inspiration? Join Travelling Light on an exploration of how to incorporate more Drama into your classroom. Find out how a team of artists and teachers used arts-based learning to refresh their existing curriculum, whilst supporting pupil oracy, emotional literacy and wellbeing.
Key aims of the session:
Slots available in Bristol (8th Dec), Weston-Super-Mare (9th Dec) or Bath (11th Dec).
Please note, this is for teachers only.
Experience a behind-the scenes tour and interactive sessions throughout the building, with expert advice on career pathways into theatre and live entertainment at one of Bristol's most iconic venues!
Book for either the 4th or 6th November.
This opportunity is part of the West of England Discover! Creative Careers takeover, in collaboration with: Get Into Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Beacon, St George’s, The Redgrave, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Please note, this is for school groups only. Sign up and book via the Discover! Opportunity Finder.
for Black & Global Majority Creatives
Black Lives Natter presents the SpeakEasy programme which brings together a year-long series of events for Black & Global Majority individuals. The programme includes SpeakEasy Po’JaM, Po’JaM Co’LaB and SpeakEasy Page-to-Stage. Po’JaM is a bi-monthly music and spoken word open mic night, Co’LaB a monthly creative drop-in, and Page-to-Stage is a series of writing workshops. We are building a thriving creative ecosystem through writing, performance and community connection. Below are details on how to get involved with our programme of free and low cost events.
We’re pleased to announce that Arts and Homelessness International (AHI) in collaboration with One Roof ODAC will be starting regular scratch nights to be held at Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC). The first event will take place on Friday 12th September 2025.
A scratch night is an event where artists/creatives with lived experience of homelessness can show work that is still in progress. This might be a song, a poem, a fragment of a play, or a visual artwork that isn’t yet finished. It’s a space to try things out, to explore, and to begin conversations around work that’s still forming.
These scratch nights are open to artists/creatived with lived experience as well as AHI & One Roof ODAC communities with lived experience of homelessness, creating a safe and supportive environment for artists/creatives at different stages of their careers to share and discuss their work. Discussion will play a huge part in these events.
We are especially keen for creatives and artists with lived experience of homelessness to attend; whether as performers or audience members as your voices and perspectives are at the heart of this programme.
All conversations will be guided by the Critical Response Process developed by artist Liz Lerman. This is a kind and supportive structure for group discussion, enabling valuable feedback from the audience without overwhelming artists with harsh criticism or unhelpful praise. It’s about going deeper, helping artists learn more about their own work and the processes of others.
Each night will feature three or four artists. The work could take many forms—performance, visual sketches, ideas, a few lines of a poem or song lyrics. After each presentation, there’ll be a structured discussion, and then we’ll move on to the next artist.
The atmosphere will be relaxed and informal, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and enjoy refreshments.We hope this scratch nights will become a regular feature of our community calendar—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support each other, artistically and socially.
Tangle’s Artistic Director Anna Coombs started WOVEN in 2023 as a safe space for African, Caribbean and Global Majority creatives living in Swindon and the surrounding areas to meet and connect as an artist-led community.
The WOVEN network offers opportunities for peer-led meetings, soft skills training and practical theatre workshops, social events, and sharing projects and working practices. Our hope is to build a community where members with diverse skillsets can connect, form working relationships and support each other.
WOVEN meetings take place in Swindon and Southampton.
WOVEN is free to join. To find out more, please email Associate Producer Stefan Kwame Boakye at the address below.
