Are you a female or non-binary identifying creative aged 20-25? Ever struggled to have your voice heard? Would you like to harness your voice as an instrument and empower yourself as an artist?

In this practical voice workshop, we’ll be exploring the impact of vocal technique and agency in Suzie Miller’s brand-new play: Inter Alia.

This masterclass is free to take part in. No prior experience is necessary, just an interest in voice work; so come ready to use your voice.

As part of the event, you will receive a free ticket to see the production on the same evening.

It’s Friday evening, 9pm, and a group of young people head into the forest for an evening round the campfire. Singing songs, playing games and telling spooky stories is all to be expected, but, with a group of young people out in the forest alone… you never know when something might go wrong…

Over the week you will develop your skills as a theatre maker, create interesting characters and dialogue, learn key skills of acting, and perform your brand-new play to an audience of parents, families and friends!

This project is for any young person aged 11-18, who will have just finished school years 7-13.

The project takes place Monday 4 August to Friday 8 August 2025, 9am – 3.30pm, every day at Hull Truck Theatre.

There will be a sharing on Friday 8 August, 3pm that parents will be invited to come and watch.

We are committed to the idea that finances shouldn’t be a barrier to participation, please get in touch if you would like to discuss reduced prices or bursary places.

The programme will take place over three Saturday’s in June 2025, curated by Emma Jones, one of Scotland’s leading Lighting Designers. The workshops will be facilitated by Lighting Designers who will share their own stories and experience. There will also be time to ask questions and engage in discussions with the presenters, to seek advice and learn from their journeys and experiences in the industry. 

Participants developed an understanding of professional processes and potential career paths while building practical skills and increasing confidence. 

The programme sessions take place on:

The Bristol Hippodrome is proud to announce Work Experience Week: 4 - 8 August

Work Experience Week

Totalling 30 hours of workshops and hands on experiences of all the different departments that keep The Bristol Hippodrome as one of the top touring venues, participants will gain insight into the skills used in Performing, Technical, Marketing, Ticketing, Creative Learning and many more departments throughout the experience.

There are bursary places available for this experience, please contact bristolcreativelearning@atgentertainment.com for further details.

Pests & Weeds is a creative animal tracking and plant foraging. It is a free two-day workshop in Bristol.

Join artists Hermione Spriggs and Tamara Colchester in a two-day workshop for young people that explores the city from the perspective of urban creatures and plants.

With the Spike Island residency studio as your base, you will be setting out with a small group to explore the surrounding area and creatively tune in to more creaturely ways of life.

Please come prepared in suitable outdoor clothing, a waterproof in case of rain, and a packed lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

This is a free event as part of Spike Island’s Ecotones engagement programme, curated by Florence Fitzgerald-Allsopp, and supported by Hauser and Wirth.

Start: 14 August, 2025 at 10:00am

End: 15 August, 2025 at 2:00pm

Join us for an exciting 2-day creative theatre workshop where nature meets performance. Over two inspiring days, you’ll work alongside other young people to: 

No experience needed — just your curiosity, creativity, and passion to try something new! 

Whether you love acting, writing, creating sound or simply want to meet like-minded people, this workshop offers a fun, supportive space to unlock your imagination. 

Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August 2025, 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)

Perfect for: 

Womxn in Tech is a two-day taster course designed for cis and trans women and non-binary individuals aged 18 years and older, offering practical Back of House skills that can lead to entry-level roles as apprentices or casual technicians in theatre.

This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to challenge inequality and improve access across the industry.

Over the two days, you will gain hands-on experience setting up for a one-night event at Theatre Royal Brighton. This includes training in stage, hemp flying, knots, lighting and sound set up and operation. The course will also explore pathways into working in the industry, and a Q&A session with industry professionals working in other venues, touring companies and freelance roles.

This opportunity is for those interested in pursuing a career in technical theatre, especially individuals with some prior amateur or professional experience.

Date: Thursday 17 – Friday 18 July 10am – 4.30pm

Cost: £120 (to help improve equal access to the industry there are a limited number of subsidised places available, apply by email the address below)

This unique and exciting programme offers the opportunity to participate in The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest performing arts platform.

Chichester College Group’s Riverside Theatre Company has established itself at the Fringe Festival since 2017 and we are ready to take this to the next level by forming a dedicated Fringe Company.

Candidates may apply for the performance or production strand of the programme.

Entrance for the performance strand is via audition. Successful candidates will be cast in the commissioned repertory company for our Riverside Theatre Company.

The programme’s practice will emulate that of a professional repertory company. Company members will take part in research and development, skills development workshops, weekly rehearsals with the company directors and performances throughout the year culminating in a 7-day performance run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Start date: 08/09/2025

Take your backstage skills to the next level!

ArtsEd’s Technical Theatre Course, in collaboration with NYMT, is the perfect week for anyone interested in the exciting world behind the scenes.

No musical can happen without a dedicated technical team making everything run smoothly. If you’ve ever wanted to know how a show is brought to life – from lighting and sound to stage management and set design – this course is a great place to start. You’ll work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience in the backstage world of theatre.

Students on this course will learn from experts working in the industry right now, gaining practical skills and insight into the many roles that make a production happen.

You’ll get to grips with the key technical elements of theatre and see how they come together to create an unforgettable show. This course covers a lot!

Lighting & Sound:
Learn how to rig and operate theatre lighting and sound equipment.

Design & Creativity:
Spend a day with a professional theatre designer, exploring model-making and the creative design process.

Stage Management & Show Calling:
Discover what it takes to keep a show running smoothly, and even try calling a performance yourself.

This course is perfect for anyone curious about the world of technical theatre – whether you have some experience or are completely new to it! Your tutors will guide you through every step, building your confidence and helping you develop real backstage skills.

Spaces are limited on this very popular course – book now to secure your place!

Location: ArtsEd, London (non-residential)

Over 5 days, our young theatre-makers will create their own work to be performed for parents at an informal Studio show back on the final day.

Supported by a drama practitioner and drama support worker, the group will decide what they make.

It could be a comedy, tragedy or a musical, but it will be all their own work!

Date: Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August 2025

Time: 9.30am-3.30pm

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