Are you passionate about Theatre, Chicken shops & the impact of gentrification? Want to work on a new pay, whilst learning from an award winning team? Then we want to hear from you!
LOWD productions supported by Arts Council England are conducting R&D (research and development) for Amin Ali's debut play Chicken Cottage. Directed by Adam Karim & Produced by Saher Shah.
This opportunity also includes a structured debrief & a career mentoring session with Director Adam Karim to be organised after the R&D at a mutually convenient time.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
This is not an exhaustive list, further details will be discussed at interview including any areas candidates are particularly interested in learning about that can be feasibly accommodated.
APPLICANT SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
KEY INFORMATION:
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must be 18yr+ and London based.
Due to the themes & characters explored in this play, we are particularly interested in hearing from those who are Black, Muslim, female or non-binary & have lived experience of gentrification.
For more information, please click the Opportunity Info link below!
NYMT in partnership with Chauvet Professional and White Light host an exciting insight into the world of Theatre Lighting.
Come and see a demonstration of new equipment, participate in a Q&A with industry professionals and network with likeminded people. Lighting Designer and Chauvet Relationship Manager Nic Farman is joined by NYMT Head of Production Jordan Harris and White Light Head of Lighting Dominic Yates.
After the session, have the opportunity to watch NYMT's production of Every Day to see the equipment and Nic's lighting design in action.
This event is aimed at those interested in entertainment lighting, aged 13-25.
21 August 2026 | Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome | 9:45am – 12 noon
Taunton Brewhouse are looking for an emerging Assistant Director with strong roots in Somerset/the South-West and ideally, a home base within 25 miles of TA1 1JL. They encourage applications from graduates and those at the start of their career in directing. This is a full-time freelance role (7-hour days) between 9 November and 4 December.
The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience across the full professional rehearsal process, from the initial read-through through to the final performance.
Treasure Island - About the Show
Will you risk everything for gold? Or is some treasure worth more than money?
Jim Hawkins is growing up in the salt-aired historic harbour town of Watchet on the coast of West Somerset, but wants more from life than one day becoming the owner of the family B&B.
The arrival of a mysterious sailor and the treasure map he brings with him turns Jim's ordinary world upside down. Home comforts are soon a distant memory as Jim is aboard a ship bound for who knows where in search of stolen gold, sailing alongside a crew of colourful rogues, brave adventurers, and one utterly unforgettable, silver-tongued pirate: Long John Silver.
Digging for buried treasure brings many things to the surface and Jim must face a question that no map can answer.
Bursting with rousing folk music, crashing waves, daring adventures, and a great deal of laughter, this is a story about loyalty, courage, and the most important journey of all - growing up and working out what really matters.
The Assistant Director will need to be available for the following periods of time:
Rehearsals (in Taunton): from Monday 9 November 2026 - Friday 27 November 2026
Tech: from Monday 30 November 2026 - Friday 4 December 2026
And will be given free tickets for one preview and Press Night:
Previews: from Tuesday 8 December 2026
Press Night: Thursday 10 December 2026
This is a paid position. The fee is £1780.
The Dukes are looking for up to five theatre makers/creatives to join them as Associate Artists for a period of 18 months. Theatre makers, companies or individuals from an array of artistic discipline. This could include: writers, directors, designers, producers, companies and others that may benefit from this opportunity.
What is the Associate Artist Programme?
Within our Talent Development programme, The Dukes’ ambition is for our venue to be known in the North West as a welcome hub for artists to collaborate and stretch their creative muscles. The Dukes is committed to providing support to our selected Associate Artists, who are at varying stages of their career, with the hopes of establishing a creative, empowered and balanced partnership. We also wish to bring artists together, so they too can expand their working relationships.
The Associate Artist Programme provides support such as:
*please note, The Dukes does not offer commission to artists for this programme
The Dukes also offers advocacy within Venues North and other relevant networks and events.
Application Process:
To apply, please send an expression of interest explaining why you would like to be an Associate Artist (no more than one side of A4) as well as a summary (or CV) of your experience and past work. Please send this to the email below with the subject ‘FAO: Emma Nixon - Associate Artist Application’.
Things to consider for your application:
Deadline for applications: Monday 17th August 2026
For the shortlisted artists, we will be in touch and it's likely you'll be invited to an informal meeting to discuss your work and ideas.
The Open House Project is a 12-week project for 15 care-experienced young people, combining life skills, drama and support, ending in a 4-week run of performances.
The process is holistic, beginning with the development of trust, empathy and foundational life and employment skills. Older members mentor younger ones, as momentum builds into a highly disciplined rehearsal process, co-creating the work alongside a professional creative team.
One-to-one support is provided for twelve months with a focus on bespoke pastoral support, mentoring, strategic planning and pathways into education, employment and training. Once completed, Young People are welcomed into the wider Big House community as members, enabling access to a range of opportunities.
If you or someone you know would be a good fit, contact the email address provided.
Dates: 28th September - 19th December
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.
We hope the Studio will be a home for playwrights of all levels of experience, helping us to connect and making a range of opportunities accessible in a joined-up, sustained writing package.
If you become a member of the Studio (it’s completely free!) you can access:
These pathways are tailored for emerging Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Designers, Lighting Designers, Stage Managers, Wardrobe Assistants and Technicians aged 16 to 23 who are in training or recently graduated from Higher Education.
Applications are open for 2025. There is £25 application fee which gives access to preparatory online sessions, offering skill building and group mentorship. Following these sessions you will have the opportunity to apply for a specific role on a production.
We care fiercely about Artists and Creative Freelancers working in this sector and in supporting and advocating for the very best conditions for brilliant art to be created.
Our Artist Support work is central to the organisation and is what makes us unique.
- We provide expert, artist-led support that enables people to develop distinctive ideas and thriving careers.
- We support independence and resilience by cultivating peer support, connections, and networks.
- We working with and listening to organisations across the sector locally and nationally to understand and recognise challenges they are facing.
- We advocate and lobby on behalf of artists and freelancers in sector wide strategic conversations and ensure they are at the table too.
