Ever wondered what it’s like to lead a theatre production? Step into the director’s chair and learn the art of making bold creative choices that captivate an audience.
In this workshop led by a professional director, collaborate with other young creatives to experiment with live staging, visual storytelling, and collaborative room leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
WHO IT'S FOR:
ESSENTIAL INFO:
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Are you passionate about theatre and curious about what it takes to work in the industry? Join Edinburgh Playhouse for an exciting week-long programme designed for young people aged 14–18 who want to explore the many career opportunities available both on and off the stage.
Learn directly from industry professionals about a wide range of theatre careers, including:
Participants will enjoy a combination of practical workshops, industry talks, Q&A sessions, live theatre experiences, and hands-on work experience. Taking place alongside Jersey Boys, this unique opportunity includes a chance to watch the production and hear from members of the team working behind the scenes to bring the show to life.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:
The aim of this week is to inspire the next generation of theatre-makers and artists by showcasing the many pathways into the industry. From the talent seen on stage to the skilled professionals working behind the scenes, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what goes into creating productions and running a successful theatre.
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE:
Times: Approximately 10:30am–4:00pm each day, with later finishes on show days. Thursdays and Saturdays are likely to finish around 5:00pm. Schedule will be sent out to participants at least 1 week in advance
Please note: the schedule is subject to change.
Cost: £225.00 per participant
Bursary places and payment plans are available. Please get in touch to discuss your options.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a ATG Inspire event. Tickets for ATG Inspire events are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please note that there is no wheelchair or lift access to these workshops. If you have any access requirements, please get in touch and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you edinburghinspire@atgentertainment.com
An immersive, theatre-based professional development workshop designed to build confidence, communication and presentation skills, all on the world famous Edinburgh Playhouse stage!
Presenting yourself can come in various ways, such as how you show up to a work space, a meeting, a presentation pitch, networking event and even an interview.
In this workshop, participants will route themselves in acting techniques used by Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Judi Dench as well as exploring presentation styles through scripts seen live on our stage. You will learn how best to present yourself for various scenarios and how to feel confident doing so. This workshop will show you how you can transfer this learning to your own working environment.
Who should come?
This workshop is designed for people who are nervous around presenting themselves and want to build confidence presenting in the workspace. This is for businesses who are looking for a fresh, engaging approach to professional development, this is an opportunity to equip your team with skills they can apply immediately.
What you will learn
- Presenting with confidence and clarity
- How to engage your audience
- Improving body language and presence
- Strengthening communication
- Analysis and feedback skills
- Techniques to developing the voice
- Greater awareness of how you present yourself
- You will also receive resources to aid your learning further
Date: Thursday 22 Oct 2026
Cost: £75.00 (including refreshments)
For more information on how to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Young Creatives is a friendly place for people ages 13 – 17 to explore all things ‘behind the scenes’ at a theatre! This is an opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and see shows together.
Workshops are entry-level and will be a mix of creative and social sessions with fun crafts, games and activities. There will also be workshops in some of the following areas:
The Northern Stage team and guest artists will give you a basic introduction to each of these areas, with an opportunity to try an activity in each discipline.
Applications are open throughout the term but may close if spaces are filled.
Fire up your imaginations and discover the world of performance and theatre-making with Theatre Royal Plymouth's Creative Explorers.
During the term, young people will explore new skills and develop their knowledge by engaging with a variety of theatrical conventions, this may include storytelling, devising from stimulus and performance opportunities.
Sessions will begin weekly from 26 Sep – 18 Dec with a break for half term (26 Oct – 01 Nov).
Running time: 90 minutes, 10.30am – 12pm or 12:30pm – 2pm
Cost: £80, bursary places available.
OpenView Education is a dynamic Theatre in Education Company. Our mission is to empower students to lead successful, happy lives.
Since 2018, OpenView Education has grown to work with over 100,000 students a year, delivering drama-led PSHE workshops that schools ask us back for, year after year.
That growth isn't slowing down, and we're looking for self-employed facilitators and performers to work with us.
“They are the best company. Honestly I'm saying this from the bottom of my heart. They're such an incredible company.” - OpenView Education Facilitator
As a company we are proud to have an excellent relationship with our facilitators, working in a collaborative way and setting them up to succeed.
“I feel like I've really improved my puppetry skills because I'm doing it all the time.” - OpenView Education Facilitator
Every booking is different, and the above structure is an example. But one thing's for sure - you’ll always feel well prepared, supported and ready to empower your students!
We are seeking reliable facilitators that are happy to work independently. Although you will work independently in the role, we are always available to support you.
We are particularly interested in hearing from actors and facilitators in the following areas:
Every person we work with is important and valued. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, which reflect the diverse communities of young people and schools we serve.
It's time to get excited about your next project - apply today.
For this role, we are looking for facilitators with availability during the following weeks:
You don't need to be available for all of these dates and work can be allocated around other projects that you may already have in place.
Most bookings are full days.
Plus travel contributions.
Zoom Audition:
This will be a first round group interview on Zoom. It will last approximately 20 minutes.
In-Person Group Audition:
The second round will be an in person group audition at a London Location.
This will be an activities based audition, you will also perform an excerpt from two of our Workshops.
This round will last approximately three hours.
We aim to make our in-person auditions supportive, interactive and fun - we’re sure you’ll enjoy the day.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage applying as ealy as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Illuminate Drama Teacher CPD Day is back for its fifth year on the South Coast!
Join us in person for a full day of inspiring workshops, featuring exciting opportunities to meet and talk with theatre education specialists, industry professionals, and fellow drama teachers.
This year we will have three workshops throughout the day that will each take a deep dive into different practices over the course of two hours. You will get to partake in all the following workshops:
Workshops will take place across both of our venues: Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios.
There will also be the exclusive opportunity to see Blood Brothers at Mayflower Theatre for an additional £20 to round off a theatrical and inspiring day!
Please note spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Payment must be made before Friday 19 December 2026 otherwise your place will be released.
Free training opportunity for South West based performing arts practitioners
Over the past couple of years we have been working with brilliant artists and companies to provide quality training for creative practitioners in the South West.
Next up we are joined by Open Theatre – a physical theatre company who specialise in working with young people with learning disabilities.
This training session will involve a practical exploration of the key elements of their unique non-verbal physical theatre practice developed over the last 25 years. The practice is used as both a theatre-making process, developing performance work on the borderlines of theatre, dance and mime, and as an educational tool with special schools that supports young people with learning disabilities to discover their capabilities.
This session is perfect for artists and practitioners who want to extend and adapt their practice to be more inclusive of young people with learning disabilities and to enrich and extend the ways in which we create theatre, opening up new ways of creating and discovering capabilities for all.
The session will be practical – sometimes challenging – asking us all to connect in unfamiliar ways, but above all are great fun! The atmosphere created by the practice is authentic, playful, and joyful – within a space that feels free, safe, non-judgemental, and alive with possibility.
The session is FREE but booking is essential as there are only 12 places available.
Travel bursaries for South West practitioners are available through application, contact Charlene@strikealight.org.uk
12 weeks of workshops covering basic acting techniques, scene study, auditioning/ self-taping, career development and more, taught by working industry professionals!
This is an online acting course for beginner/intermediate level actors.
The actors in the course will have the opportunity to learn from working and professional actors, agents, directors and casting directors from London and Hollywood. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry, including acting techniques/casting sessions, scene study, auditioning and self-taping, voice work (covering accents and voice techniques) and career development. The course is suitable for international students as it will be conducted online via Zoom.
At the end of the course, students will have gained a solid foundation in acting techniques, an understanding of the industry, and the skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in acting. Additionally, students will finish the course with an online showcase to industry guests – directors/agents/casting Directors and producers including agency RS talent and film producer Alex Fidelski.
Students will receive access to our online Actors Gym Membership, where they can practice their craft in between classes online (at home) develop their self-tape technique and complete the self-tape course and then upload practice self-tapes, and network with other actors and industry professionals.
Quick-fire scratch nights for adventurous new writing in theatre and performance! The Scrap is an open-access night for writers, actors and directors to try out new ideas, meet one another, and showcase their work in front of an audience. Live music, good drinks, and cool new theatre.
Here we're looking for companies or ensembles to present a short work or excerpt from a piece they've been developing independently - usually about 25 minutes, max 30. These would be pieces that already have a team attached, and which have undergone development, rehearsal, and more thorough preparation. We usually programme one or two scratches per Scrap.
We're looking for work (or an excerpt) that is 20 - 30 minutes in length, that has a team already attached, and has undergone some previous workshopping (but which hasn't received a full-scale production).
We try to place no strictures on form, content, genre, team or style for our scratches: absolute minimal gatekeeping. All we ask is that you be adventurous and try something new!
