Stratford East are delighted to announce that we're recruiting again for an additional two enthusiastic, friendly, arts-loving volunteer Community Ambassadors to join our team for our theatre’s 140th year.
This role is a unique and exciting opportunity to work closely with one of London’s best
theatres and become part of a supportive and creative team. Community Ambassadors will be
trained volunteers who will help build and strengthen our connections in the community,
drawing on their own links to expand our reach.
They will also help us to unlock and record our community’s theatre-going experiences and
stories and use our heritage to increase awareness of the history of the theatre through hosting
events, backstage tours, workshops and giving out free tickets. At the heart of the project is the
simple idea of connection - between people, community organisations, and theatres, plus an
opportunity to experience the theatre from behind the scenes and be part of something really
special.
No prior Stratford East experience or knowledge of the theatre is necessary – we are simply
looking for engaged, passionate individuals.
What in it for you?
Our 10-week theatre course for young people with additional needs offer a creative and supportive space to explore self-expression through drama, movement, and storytelling.
Tailored to individual abilities, these sessions foster confidence, communication, and social skills while allowing participants to build meaningful connections.
Join us for a fun and inclusive journey where every voice is heard and celebrated!
Live in West London and interested in backstage and technical roles in Theatre?
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) are looking for young people aged 14-19 who live in West London to take part in Future Technicians, a free eight-week technical theatre course!
You will receive:
We are particularly interested in hearing from young people from the global majority, young people who are D/deaf and disabled, young people from low-income households (measured by access to Free School Meals in the last 6 years) and young people in care / care leavers as we recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in the technical theatre industries.
Ever wondered what goes into making the productions you see on our stages? Love theatre and making but performing’s not for you? This term, enter our backstage world and learn from our production team!
Through this highly practical course, led by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to learn performance making skills, get hands on experience and work with our professional theatre equipment
Throughout the course we will introduce you to a variety of production skills and areas, give you expert tuition, tips of the trade and support you to have a go yourself.
So, if you want to use a follow spot, find out what a Fresnel is, create a digital soundscape, make a prop or design a set – this is the course for you!
Cost:
Week commencing 6 January to week commencing 17 March (excluding the week commencing 17 February for half term).
Tuesdays 4.30pm – 6.00pm
The Youth Theatre's Access Policy can be viewed here.
Stage and Screen Combat for ages 7 to 18 is an exciting chance to experience the thrills and spills of stage and screen combat.
You’ll have opportunities to engage in armed as well as unarmed combat, learning to fight and fall in a safe, effective and believable way, under the guidance of our expert tutors.
Additionally, this course also offers you a unique chance to gain an industry-recognised qualification by taking an optional exam at the end.
There are four differentiated age groups within the Stage and Screen Combat course:
If you’re serious about a career in makeup artistry, our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course is the perfect choice.
Led by award-winning makeup designers at CBMA Makeup Academy in London, this intensive, hands-on program covers everything from beauty makeup to special effects (SFX) techniques. You’ll work closely with industry professionals to master the essential skills needed for film, TV, and fashion. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to create a wide range of looks, from classic beauty to intricate special effects, giving you the tools to launch your makeup artistry career.
Looking to explore an interest in music and start setting yourself goals?
On our free Get Started with Music course, you'll get stuck in to fun activities that will help you build your composition, recording and performance skills. With support from inspirational experts, you'll record and perform a piece of music.
Working with a group of like-minded people, you'll discover your strengths, take on challenges and grow your confidence.
You'll benefit from one-to-one support to decide on next steps towards achieving your goals. And you'll receive up to 3 months' support after the course finishes to help you take those steps!
Dates: 17- 21 February 2025
Looking to explore an interest in music and start setting yourself goals?
On our free Get Started with Music course, you'll get stuck in to fun activities that will help you build your composition, recording and performance skills. With support from inspirational experts, you'll record and perform a piece of music.
Working with a group of like-minded people, you'll discover your strengths, take on challenges and grow your confidence.
You'll benefit from one-to-one support to decide on next steps towards achieving your goals. And you'll receive up to 3 months' support after the course finishes to help you take those steps!
Dates: 3 - 7 February 2025
Boys in Motion is a newly established, collaborative outreach project between the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and Sadler’s Wells.
We invite all male-identifying and non-binary young people to experience high-quality, fun and explorative dance workshops. Led by industry-leading male-identifying artists, these tailored workshops are designed to help young people explore their passion for dance, regardless of their background or ability. We aim to provide a nurturing yet challenging environment where young people can learn and thrive in dance with support from well-established dance organisations.
Hosted at The Place, the weekend of dance will be taught by New Adventures dance artists and supported by The Place musicians. Participants will have a special chance to work with dedicated artists over two days engaging in warm-up games and creative exercises. This will culminate in crafting a unique dance piece to share with families and friends on the final day.
In the lead-up to the sharing, participants will gain an overview of the iconic Swan Lake story, learn choreography from the New Adventures' Swan Lake show, and implement what they have learned into their final piece.
The final day will also consist of a Q&A with current and past Swan Lake dancers followed by an extraordinary opportunity to watch Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.
Dates: 14 and 15 December 2024, 10am - 4pm
New work is at the heart of the Everyman & Playhouse – and the Playwrights’ Programme is part of our mission to nurture, empower and champion the next generation of writers in Liverpool.
It’s a free, ten-month programme led by our New Works Associate, and offers a mixture of facilitated and peer-directed sessions, masterclasses with experienced playwrights, and watching performances – whilst supporting you to complete a draft of a new full-length play.
The Playwrights’ Programme is an opportunity for you to:
You’ll also:
