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.
Calling all school groups! Join The Redgrave for some technical workshops as part of Discover! Creative Careers.
Workshop 1: Introduction to Technical Theatre (KS3) Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM - Friday 14th November
Age Range: Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
This hands-on workshop introduces students to the exciting world of technical theatre. Participants will explore key aspects of stagecraft, including lighting, sound, and stage management. Through practical activities, students will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes roles that bring a production to life and discover the wide range of careers available in the technical side of the performing arts.
Workshop 2: Introduction to Technical Theatre (KS4 & KS5) Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Friday 14th November
Age Range: Key Stage 4 & 5 (Years 10–13)
Tailored for older students, this interactive workshop delves deeper into the world of technical theatre. Covering lighting design, sound engineering, stage management, and production planning, it offers a comprehensive overview of the skills and pathways available in the industry. Ideal for those considering a future in theatre production or backstage roles, this session provides both inspiration and practical knowledge. Aimed at GCSE and A Level Drama students.
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, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre and Bristol Hippodrome.
A hands-on and interactive morning of workshops, behind-the-scenes venue tour, music industry careers sessions and career pathway discussions, all leading to a creative challenge for ages 14-18.
Join us on either 19th or 26th 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, The Redgrave, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Bristol Hippodrome.
Please note, this is for school groups only. Sign up via the Discover! Opportunity Finder.
Come and find out all about the roles behind-the-scenes in a theatre.
An informative and fun morning for 11-14-year-olds who want to find out more about what it takes to run a theatre – who works behind the curtain, how did they end up here, and what do they actually do each day?
Meet a range of people including backstage technicians, front of house staff, marketeers, fundraisers, events managers, finance team members, actors, directors, and producers...
This opportunity is part of the West of England Discover! Creative Careers takeover, in collaboration with: Get Into Theatre, Bristol Beacon, St George’s, The Redgrave, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Bristol Hippodrome.
Please note, this is for school groups only. Sign up via the Discover! Opportunity Finder or via Bristol Old Vic's website.
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.
Join us for a free ticket to the 2:00 pm matinee performance of 'Government Inspector' at the Tobacco Factory Theatre. After the show, stay for an exclusive talk and Q&A with members of the production team and cast, who will share insights into their roles and career journeys. This is a unique opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of how a production is brought to life—directly connected to the performance they’ve just experienced.
"It's not good, gentlemen, that's why I've gathered you all here. An inspector is coming... A government inspector!"
The news that a government inspector is due to arrive in a small Russian town sends its bureaucrats into a panicked frenzy. When a scheming stranger rolls into town, a simple case of mistaken identity exposes the hypocrisy and corruption at the heart of the community in Gogol’s biting satire.
Originally published in 1836, this caricature of politics and moral bankruptcy still rings true for today’s audiences – proving that some subjects will always be ripe for an inspection…
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 Hippodrome.
Please note, this is for school groups only. Sign up 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.
Support for refugees and asylum seekers...
In 2014, West Yorkshire Playhouse became the first ever Theatre of Sanctuary, a public statement and recognition of our commitment to being a place of safety, hospitality and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
We work closely with refugee organisations and with volunteers from the refugee and asylum seeker community in Leeds to offer a range of creative and practical projects, and we extend a warm welcome to the Playhouse community.
We have a dedicated programme of work during Refugee Week consisting of seminars, performances and workshops and throughout the year we offer a number of tailored and bespoke projects.
