Almeida Discourse is a free theatre review group for students aged 14-18 who live or study in Islington.
For anyone curious about theatre beyond performing, studying GCSE Drama or English, or keen to see Almeida shows for free, meet the creatives behind them, and get stuck in to unpacking the play.
Members are given an Almeida Discourse Collective card which gets them:
Key Dates:
All sessions will include free food and drink
If you have any questions about your application, please email schools@almeida.co.uk
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Applications are now open for Sprint Festival 2027.
FESTIVAL OVERVIEW:
The most intense hit you’ll find, anywhere in the UK, of ambitious new performance: CPT’s annual SPRINT festival is back! Every Spring, we throw open our doors to artists at the very start of their careers making bold and brand new work. (And "early career" hasn't got anything to do with age - whether you're 18 or 108, we want to hear from you). For four weeks, that work populates our stage, twisting theatre into new shapes and fashioning fantastic experiences for audiences.
In years gone by, SPRINT has showcased early work by artists including Sh!t Theatre, Vijay Patel, Liv Ello, Frankie Thompson, Nina Bowers and more. If you’ve got a current, compelling and cutting-edge performance project brewing, one that needs support or a showcase to be its best self, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
CALLOUT FOR ARTISTS:
The majority of programming slots will be for work that is finished and performance-ready by March 2026. We will also consider works-in-progress and ‘scratch’ performances.
We welcome and encourage applications from artists from a socio-economic background under-represented in the arts; and/or who identify as:
*This includes people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.
WHAT WE ARE AND AREN'T LOOKING FOR:
We want: Performance the likes of which we’ve never seen before. New shows, new ways of making theatre, new experiences for audiences.
We don’t want: Revivals of classic plays; academic projects; dance (as opposed to dance-theatre). Much as we love all that stuff, it’s not what Sprint exists to support and stage.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
The CPT arrangement with SPRINT artists is flexible according to the needs of each show, but our default offer in 2027 is:
DEADLINE: Midday 23 September
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Are you a musician, singer, rapper or spoken word artist aged 15-25? Want to experiment, collaborate and create something completely new?
Nu Noize: Next Sound Collective is a free three-month creative music project bringing together talented young artists from across Liverpool to collaborate with professional musicians and develop an original new sound.
You’ll explore what happens when different musical styles, cultures and influences come together — from hip hop and R&B to Chinese traditional music and beyond.
What will you do?
You'll be supported by:
Kofi Owusu – Go Play Studios
Zi Lan Liao – Musician & CEO, Pagoda Arts
Paisleigh Bi – R&B artist & songwriter
Whether you're an established young artist or simply excited about making music and trying something different, we want to hear from you.
How to apply:
Send to Leonisha@20storieshigh.org.uk:
Don't worry about recording quality — we simply want to hear what you do.
Essential information:
For more information, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Not sure of your next steps? Front line gives 16-30-year-olds the opportunity to discover more about careers in theatre and develop key transferable skills through paid placements with our Front Of House team.
Participants will watch one of our productions, shadow various members of staff and take on important roles welcoming visitors to our theatre. The project culminates with a CV and interview skills workshop to help you take the next steps in your career.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:
Front Line is a paid work experience opportunity for people who are keen to explore jobs in hospitality and customer service. By taking part in Front Line, you will gain up to 26 hours of paid on-the-job experience in the following areas:
All sessions are paid at London Living Wage (£14.80 per hour).
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME?
Front Line is designed to support people who have little to no work experience take their first steps into the world of work in a supported and inclusive environment. No prior experience is necessary in order to take part, but we are looking for participants who are passionate about customer service and working with people.
You must:
We are committed to identifying and resolving barriers which may ordinarily exclude people from accessing theatre and will prioritise people who have had limited or no access to arts opportunities in the past. This includes people from the global majority, care-experienced people, carers, disabled people, neurodivergent people, people from working-class backgrounds and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
HOW TO APPLY:
Front Line cohorts will run from Nov–Dec 2026 and Jan–Feb 2027. Applications are now open and will close on Tue 15 Sep at 5pm. Head to our website to apply.
We will be holding an online information session on Mon 07 Sep at 2.30–3.30pm to talk more about the programme and answer any questions.
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Fearless. Collaborative. Powered by young voices. Generator is ThickSkin’s ambitious company for young professional theatre makers, designed to launch the next generation of fearless talent.
The Generator Company will create a brand-new piece of theatre — devised from the ground up, in collaboration with our Artistic Director. Developed and performed at our studio in the heart of Wigan, this show will spotlight raw talent, local stories, and ThickSkin’s trademark visual and physical style.
Sign up to our open auditions for this paid opportunity to perform in ThickSkin’s Generator Company.
Places are allocated on first come first served basis until full.
ThickSkin is looking for ten talented young performers aged 18-25 to join our Generator Company next Spring. Over two intensive weeks in Wigan, you’ll create and perform a brand-new theatre piece, while fully immersing yourself in our innovative creative process.
KEY INFO:
DEADLINE: 17 Nov 2026
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Write Night is a series of monthly sessions for anyone interested in writing for the stage.
Sessions are on the first Wednesday evening of every month, run by Soho Theatre’s own iconic Bombay-born, London-based Creative Associate Pooja Sivaraman (Clean Break, Theatre503, Coney) and award winning Walthamstow playwright Sonali Bhattacharyya (Bristol Old Vic, Young Vic, Chichester Festival Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, BBC)
Whether you’re a total beginner or a more experienced writer, Write Night is open to everyone!
Each session will be organised around a theme and you can book them as standalone sessions, or you can book the whole lot! Totally up to you.
SESSIONS:
Wed 2 Sep 7pm-9pm: Adaptation
A workshop all about adapting existing materials into a new play, from novels to films to documentary and verbatim.
Wed 7 Oct 7pm-9pm: Performing Activism
A workshop looking at how theatre troupes around the world use the stage as a medium of protest. What are the tools to keep in hand when you’re writing about something that makes you angry?
Wed 4 Nov 7pm-9pm: Rap, Rhyme and Musical theatre
A workshop all about how to write lyrics and rhyme for musicals and gig theatre
Wed 2 Dec 7pm-9pm: Writing is Rewriting
A workshop on the redrafting process and how to crack pivotal scenes
There will be teaching, writing exercises and discussion (not to mention tea and biscuits). If any or all of the above sessions sound interesting to you, we’d love for you to pop by and try it out.
If you have any questions at all, email us at engagement@sohotheatre.com – we’re happy to help.
For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
A relaxed space where artists come together to share ideas, opportunities and resources.
The perfect chance to meet new creative people, connect with creative orgs in Bristol and learn about how they support early-career creatives. PLUS — each Co-LAB we drop some new creative opportunities from local arts orgs. Join us for a fun, chilled evening of interesting chats and free nibbles, and leave with new connections and a finger on the pulse of upcoming opportunities for creatives in Bristol.
KEY INFORMATION:
Want to do more creative freelancing work, but not sure where to begin?
Why not book in a 1 hour 121 with our team to receive personalised support? Maybe you need some support navigating HMRC and self-assessment or would like some pointers on how to organise yourself as a freelancer - get in touch, let us know how we can help and book in a 1 hour 121.
KEY INFORMATION:
Artsadmin offers free one‑to‑one micro‑mentoring for UK‑based artists, producers and creatives working in contemporary performance, socially engaged and live art practice at any career stage.
Creative Support Sessions are friendly, one-to-one conversations with a member of Artsadmin’s team where you can explore your ideas, develop projects, and talk through any professional questions. They are informal, confidential, and tailored to your needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Sessions usually last 45–60 minutes and each artist can access one free session per year. You can use a session to:
Sessions can be delivered either online via Microsoft Teams or in person at Toynbee Studios in East London, subject to staff availability. We can provide closed captions for online sessions. We aim to make these sessions as accessible as possible. Let us know your access requirements when booking, and we will work with you to support your needs.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Creative Support sessions are for artists, producers, and creatives working across contemporary performance, interdisciplinary arts, and socially engaged practice. We work with people at every stage of their careers, offering practical guidance, space to reflect, and opportunities to develop sustainable creative practices.
For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Interested in creative writing for performance? Our monthly Writers Drop In is a flexible space to learn, experiment, and develop your creative voice. Every month, we switch things up to explore a completely different style of writing. You will try your hand at everything from scriptwriting for stage and screen to contemporary poetry and spoken word.
Full line-up details for each specific session will be announced closer to the dates, but each workshop follows the same open format. This is the perfect space to gather inspiration, play with fresh concepts, and test out ideas without a massive long-term commitment.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
WHO IT'S FOR:
This workshop is for anyone aged 18–25 interested in creative writing for different performance platforms. All experience levels are welcome, whether you are just starting out or already writing, and want to explore different types of writing.
HOW TO JOIN:
ESSENTIAL INFO:
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
