Are you passionate about creating characters, worlds and scenes? Do you have a big idea for a theatre script but don’t know how to go about it? Would you like guidance on script writing and storytelling from leading industry professionals?
Script School is a 3-month theatre writing programme for young people aged 19-30* in London who are unemployed or underemployed, and not in education, and do not have a GCSE, A Level or foundation/degree in Drama and performing arts.
Script School is a Level 2, 3-month theatre writing course, run by National Youth Theatre in partnership with UCG (United Colleges Group). Participants work to gain an OCN London Region Level 2 Extended Certificate in Theatre Writing and Storytelling.
Places are available to both NYT members and non-members.
If you have experienced physical, systemic, or attitudinal barriers to accessing the arts, you can extend your opportunity to take part in NYT opportunities including Script School
Examples of people who may have faced barriers to accessing the arts include disabled people, care leavers, young carers, asylum seekers/refugees, people with experience of homelessness, people with experience of the criminal justice system.
NYT has a broad understanding of disability which includes those who are: neurodiverse, chronically ill, have a learning disability, a mental health condition or who are at higher risk from COVID. You might not have thought of yourself as disabled before, but if you experience barriers because of how your body or mind works, you can apply for a membership extension.
The Course will run from the week commencing 23rd February 2026 until the week ending 29th May 2026.
Lessons will be every Monday and Tuesday in person at National Youth Theatre. The hours for these lessons will be 10:30 AM-4:30 PM. There will also be a shorter online Zoom session that will be every Thursday from 5:30 PM-7PM.
Applications for SYC 2026 are now open!
Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a FREE acting training programme for 18–25-year-olds who are interested in performing.
SYC is a 2-phased programme offering 16 weekly training sessions of practical workshop and masterclasses with professional artists. Followed by an intensive 4 week rehearsal and production period with a leading professional director.
SYC is designed to give you the opportunity to develop your theatre and performance skills. You will be supported by a team of professional artists with a wealth of experience in the industry to make a show to be presented in our theatre spaces.
When do sessions happen?
The programme will start in January 2026 with weekly training sessions every Tuesday evening. The 4-Week Rehearsal phase will begin in May with rehearsals happening every night (Monday-Friday).
Do I need to have experience?
You do not need to have experience to apply. SYC is a training programme and an opportunity to gain performance skills and experience.
How many people do you recruit to SYC?
We recruit between 13-16 young people per year to join SYC.
Application Process
Auditions will be on Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December 2025.
Are you curious about how theatre really works behind the scenes? Interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 14 and 18? Then our free technical theatre programme could be for you!
Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to:
You do not need theatre or technical experience to join our Nationwide Young Technicians programme, just be curious about what goes on behind the scenes.
In weekly online Zoom workshops you will be introduced to the basics of technical theatre through demonstrations and practical activities.
This project is free to take part in.and runs on Tuesday evenings, 5pm - 8pm from Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Tuesday 24 March 2026. In order to apply you must be able to attend all of the sessions.
Who is this course for?
We are committed to diversity and access by prioritising engaging young people that we recognise are currently underrepresented in technical theatre:
There are up to 50 places available on the course, priority will be given to those who show a passion for theatre and interest in backstage, especially those that identify with any of the underrepresented groups in the industry.
Are you aged 21-25? Do you live, work or study in Lambeth or Southwark? Are you interested in leadership within the Theatre industry?
If this sounds like something you are interested in, the application form to join our Artistic Leadership Lab is now LIVE!
This five-week programme is designed for young people aged 21-25 who are passionate about theatre and keen to develop as future leaders. Focusing on leadership in the arts, participants will explore the core skills required to lead effectively, discover their own strengths and leadership style, and learn how to communicate and deliver a creative vision. Participants will gain practical insight into the steps involved in turning artistic ideas into reality whilst receiving 1-1 mentoring and the opportunity to pitch an idea to industry professionals.
On our programme you will:
Please see below the key dates to take part in this programme:
Wednesday 14th January 2026 – 18:00-20:30
Wednesday 21st January 2026 – 18:00-20:30
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 11:00-16:00
Wednesday 4th February 2026 – 18:00-20:30
Wednesday 11th February 2026 – 11:00-16:00A travel bursary is available for this programme.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
BADA is offering Branch Scholarships for the Spring 2026 semester, covering full tuition on our flagship London Theatre Program. These scholarships are open to candidates with UK residence and will be awarded competitively through an audition and interview process. This is an unparalleled opportunity for acting students to undertake 14 weeks of full-time professional theatre training for free, perfect as a bridge into studying in a UK or international theatre conservatoire, or as part of a portfolio of training.
The Branch Scholarships will cover full tuition fees, as well as theatre tickets and social events. Scholars will be responsible for their own accommodation, transport and subsistence. Candidates should be prepared to undertake a rigorous ensemble training programme with up to 35 hours per week of classes.
Based at BADA’s home next to Regent’s Park, the London Theatre Program is the longest-running semester programme in London offering conservatoire actor and director training. For over thirty years, the LTP has delivered a rigorous and progressive 14-week course focused on classical theatre skills, aimed at undergraduate theatre students from America and around the world. Our internationally-renowned faculty of teaching artists includes faculty from RADA, Central, LAMDA, Guildhall and other major drama schools.
Applications are due: 24 November 2025
Auditions: 24 & 26 November 2025
The Fall 2025 Semester will run: 19 January – 24 April
Disney is seeking a General Management Intern for the upcoming Bristol production of Disney’s The Greatest Showman. This internship is an exciting opportunity for Bristol-based individuals to gain hands-on experience in general management and creative production on a large-scale musical.
As a General Management Intern, you’ll work closely with the General Management office, providing essential administrative and production support.
Key Responsibilities
Role Specification
Creating Routes is back for 2025, with over a decade of proven success giving Global Majority* facilitators the tools they need to be effective in their chosen path.
Creating Routes is a FREE, practical, facilitator training programme for Global Majority* theatre makers, aged 18+.
Our aim is to provide an alternative route into entering the sector, one that strikes a balance between the practical and the theoretical. Creating Routes trainees get the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to gain employment in Participatory Arts sector.
Creating Routes Alumni have gone on to work with: Talawa, EEA, London Bubble Theatre Company, Young Vic, Birmingham REP, Imperial War Museum, Theatre Royal Stratford East, and Battersea Arts Centre.
We actively welcome applicants who identify as LGBTQ+, Disabled and people living in the boroughs of Croydon and Greenwich.
This programme is a collaboration between Talawa Theatre Company, Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) and Goldsmiths, University of London. As a collective we have come together to help to diversify the participatory arts sector with artists from different cultural backgrounds.
Applications to apply open on 27 October 2025 and close on 24 November 2025 at 10am. Please review the information pack and complete the application form linked below.
*People who identify as Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Latine
Disney is seeking a Company Management/Creative Intern for the upcoming Bristol production of Disney’s The Greatest Showman. This internship is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in company management and creative production on a large-scale musical.
As a Company Management/Creative Intern, you’ll work alongside the Company Management and Creative teams from the very first day of rehearsals through to opening night.
Key Responsibilities
Role Specification
Theatre Skills (Desirable): Interest in theatre production or the creative process - experience helpful but not essential.
Enthusiasm to Learn: Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges.
Sustaining a freelance career in the creative industries means more than just talent, it’s about knowing how to navigate an ever-changing sector, where to find opportunities, and how to turn ideas into income. That’s where our fully funded Skills Bootcamp comes in.
Over several weeks, you’ll gain the insight, confidence, and practical tools to strengthen your business foundations and build a more resilient freelance practice. Designed specifically for creative freelancers, this programme helps you develop the skills, mindset, and strategies to thrive, not just survive.
Key Information:
Dates: Monday 12th Jan, Wednesdays 21st - 11th Feb, then half term break followed by Wednesday 25th Feb - 18th March
Duration: 1 day a week for 9 weeks, 10am to 5pm (with breaks)
Venue: Central Bristol, TBC
Full Fee: Free
Level: Level 4
A free introduction to playwriting course, led by nationally-renowned writer, Tom Wells, for first-time playwrights or those new to the idea of playwriting.
Learn how to write a play from scratch with the Middle Child Writers’ Group, an annual programme with a track record of turning aspiring theatre makers into commissioned playwrights.
You don’t need to have written anything before, you just need to have a few good stories to tell – funny stories, sad stories, tough stories, tender stories – stories we’re eager to see on Hull stages.
How it works
Selected writers take part in a series of five weekly workshops at our new theatre on Humber Street, focused around finding your voice as a playwright.
You will then begin work on a short scene, in your own time, which will receive feedback from Tom Wells and Middle Child literary manager, Matthew May.
These will then be performed in public by professional actors, script-in-hand, at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026.
Who can apply
This group is for first-time playwrights or those very new to playwriting.
It is open to any individual who is:
