Do you want to find out more about offstage jobs? Are you looking for your first or next step in your theatre career? With the huge number of offstage job roles available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, TheatreCraft is here to help!

What is TheatreCraft?

TheatreCraft is the UK’s largest free theatre careers event. The event is open to anyone aged 16 to 30 with an interest in offstage theatre jobs. Attendees can take part in sessions on producing, writing, directing, marketing, technical theatre, armoury, scenic art, costume and more. Plus, attend a marketplace where you can chat with a host of leading theatre organisations… all for free.

TheatreCraft is run by Masterclass, Society of London Theatre, the RoyalOpera House, and Mousetrap Theatre Projects.

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Photo: James Boyer Smith

How can I get involved?

Make sure you sign up to TheatreCraft’s monthly newsletter, containing offstage theatre opportunities, training open days and exclusive ticket offers.

TheatreCraft also have a News and Opportunities section on their website, where you can read about past events and get an insight into organisations such as the Royal Opera House and Opera Holland Park.

Photo: Liza Heinrichs

If you’re interested in learning more about offstage theatre careers, check out these blog posts on Get Into Theatre:

• Complete list of jobs in the theatre industry
• What is the best advice on getting into drama school for offstage training?
• What is the backstage staff structure in theatre like?
• How can Maths and Science lead to a career in theatre?
• What does the Automation Department do in theatre?
• What do Backstage Crew do?
• What do the Arts Admin team do?
• How do I get a job on a theatre production team?
• What do Wardrobe Staff do?

Blog header photo: James Boyer Smith

Published: 15 November 2021