Working as a freelancer in the arts but worried about dealing with finances? Or are you thinking about becoming a freelancer and don’t know where to start? Then sign up now!
Held every Wednesday evening for 6 weeks, you’ll get the chance to learn all about:
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Every great show runs on someone the audience never sees. Step into that role and learn to carry a production from its first budget to its final curtain call.
Alysha Laviniere, Head of Production at Kiln Theatre and former production manager at the Young Vic and Royal Court, will show you how to run a show on time, on budget and safely.
This course is for you, if...
Your ascent starts here:
About the course:
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Beyond Me has emerged from our Beyond programme in response to the many creatives contacting Graeae with incredible autobiographical stories but needing support in taking these stories to the next step.
This is a new short programme for 5 Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent artists writing their first autobiographical play to support them in taking their work onto its next stage of development.
Beyond Me is designed to support artists in creating high standard work, to raise the visibility of Disabled led work and the lived experience of our community in particular where disability intersects with other barriers.
The programme aims to prepare artists for one or more of the following (dependant on the stage of their piece)
Each writer will receive a small payment of £500, a programme of 5 online sessions, time with a mentor or dramaturg and access to a Wellbeing Practitioner
To apply:
Please send us in written, BSL, audio or video format to beyond@graeae.org
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Open Room aims to give theatre practitioners at the very beginning of their careers a chance to see inside a professional rehearsal room.
We are inviting aspiring Directors, Movement Directors, Dramaturgs and Musical Directors to apply for the opportunity to observe the rehearsal, tech and preview processes of three productions in our 2027 season (to be announced in late January).
The selected creatives will:
This is an unpaid training opportunity. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will work with the successful applicants around their availability so that their participation can work alongside any other work/study/caring responsibilities. We will provide a contribution towards travel expenses for successful applicants based outside of London.
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Want to discover what happens behind the stage? Interested in exploring all the different careers within technical theatre? Like to get practical and hands on? Or are you just interested in exploring the world of theatre from a different perspective? Bristol Old Vics Young Tech programme might just be for you!
We are offering a 7 month long free programme for year 10 – 12s, running every Monday from the 18 January 2027 – Excluding school Holidays. Where you’ll get the opportunity to learn transferable technical skills and gain experience in a working theatre environment. You will get to meet and work with industry professionals as well as build a strong understanding on how a tech team at the Bristol Old Vic operates. Next years Young Techs will work towards building an installation showcasing all skills they picked up along the way, that will be open to the public!
What's included!
Application deadline: Friday 11 December 2026, 11pm
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Folio Theatre's Creative Mentoring Programme is now open for applications!
What is creative mentoring?
Creative mentoring is an opportunity for a young person with an interest in a career in theatre (whether that is acting, directing, writing, design, technical theatre, producing or any other theatre-related role) to be matched with a professional working in their field of interest. The mentor supports the mentee to build skills, develop connections, and develop an understanding of how to take their next steps into the industry.
Each week the whole mentee cohort (8 young people) will meet together on ZOOM to learn more about one area of the industry. Then they will break off into 1-2-1 meeting rooms with their mentors for bespoke support, before rejoining the wider group at the end for reflection. The programme is bookended by two in-person days.
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Are you interested in puppetry and looking to expand your skillset? Aged 16-22? Apply for our immersive introduction to puppetry at the National Theatre, South Bank.
Led by members of the creative team and cast for The Jungle Book, in this three-part event you will:
As part of this workshop day you will receive a free ticket to watch The Jungle Book that evening.
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Are you a solo theatregoer aged 18-30? Looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and theatre-lovers?
Join us at the National Theatre for a pre show party, bringing together the next generation of theatregoers and theatre-makers for an evening of music and mingling. Come to connect and to celebrate the iconic divas of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.
As part of the event, you will receive a free ticket to see The Rise and Fall of Little Voice after the party.
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Join the company of the Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical for a Masterclass exploring the fundamentals of improvisation, playfulness, and the art of listening on stage.
From its origins as an Actors' Centre workshop in 2008 to becoming the first improvised show to win an Olivier Award, Showstopper! is a theatrical phenomenon. With 18 years at the Edinburgh Fringe, a BBC Radio 4 series, and a West End residency at the Cambridge Theatre, the show creates a completely new, 100% improvised musical live every night from audience suggestions.
As part of the Masterclass, a number of participants will work on stage with the Showstopper! company, using games and exercises designed to explore connection, playfulness, and spontaneous creativity. Together, we’ll dive into what it means to truly listen, what blocks our connection on stage, and how leaning into playfulness opens up new creative possibilities.
The Masterclass will conclude with a Q&A, giving everyone observing the chance to unpack what was explored on stage and draw on the company's collective industry wisdom.
Apply to participate on stage:
To work on stage with the company of Showstopper!, fill in this form by 9am on Monday 16 November.
Make sure to book your place at the Masterclass before applying. We can only consider your application if you have a place booked for the session.
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Looking for your creative community? Look no further! Masterclass, part of the Get Into Theatre family, supports and inspires the next generation of theatre makers.
For emerging artists aged 16–30, we create opportunities to develop skills, build industry connections and grow creative careers. Through a year-round programme of free events, training and experiences, we help you build confidence, expand your network and take your next step in theatre.
As a Masterclass Member, you'll have access to a wide range of free opportunities, including:
Our programme is designed to help you learn, connect and grow at every stage of your creative journey. Whether you're looking to develop your craft, meet like-minded creatives or gain valuable industry experience, there's something for everyone.
If you're aged 31 or over, you can still join the action from just £5 a month and access many of the same inspiring events and opportunities.
Explore the different parts of our programme to discover what's on offer and how you can get involved.
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
