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!

If you’re thinking about trying stand-up for the first time, our Comedy Lab: Stand Up is for you.

Our 10-week Stand-Up Comedy Lab will help you find your comedic voice and hone your writing and performance skills. You will be working with course leader and iconic comedian Sikisa, as well as other guest artists, to create your own 5-minute set which you will perform in front of a live and supportive audience at the end of term.

The Comedy Lab: Stand Up group meet weekly on Saturdays, with a public sharing at the end which will take place on a Monday evening at our Dean Street venue.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Sat 3^rd Oct – session 1 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 10^th Oct – session 2 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 17^th Oct – session 3 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 24^th Oct – session 4 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 31^st Oct – session 5 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 7^th Nov – session 6 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 14^th Nov – session 7 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 21^st Nov – session 8 (12:45 – 15:15)
• Sat 28^th Nov – WEEK OFF
• Sat 5^th Dec – TECH (10:00 – 13:00)
• Mon 7^th Dec – SHOWCASE (17:00 – 21:30, with the showcase at 19:00)

We ask that participants commit to attending all 10 weeks. Please note the above is a rough outline and subject to change.

FEES:

£150 (partial and full bursaries are available to those on Universal Credit and other welfare benefits. However, if cost is a barrier to participating, contact us at engagement@sohotheatre.com and we can discuss payment options)

DEADLINE: Monday 7th September 2026 at noon

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!

Create a new character, unlock your creativity and find what makes you uniquely funny on our Character Comedy Lab.

Join the long-standing tradition of character comics on the UK comedy scene (Diane Morgan, Victoria Wood, Alan Partridge, Lolly Adefope etc).

Find freedom, joy and hilarity in yourself, by pretending to be somebody else. Over 10 weeks you’ll be workshopping your own comedy character(s), exploring how to improvise and find new ideas in front of an audience, as well as how to generate material and take jokes from page to stage. You’ll walk away with a host of practical skills required to improve your writing and performance, feedback from peers and industry professionals, and a short new character act to build on further. There is a public sharing at the end of the course.

The Lab is run by the fabulous Jonathan Oldfield, with support from multiple guest artists.

This is an intensive and supportive environment suitable for anyone interested in trying solo character comedy in a positive and nurturing space.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Sat 3^rd Oct – session 1 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 10^th Oct – session 2 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 17^th Oct – session 3 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 24^th Oct – session 4 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 31^st Oct – session 5 (10:00 – 12:30))
• Sat 7^th Nov – session 6  (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 14^th Nov – session 7 (10:00 – 12:30)5)
• Sat 21^st Nov – session 8 (10:00 – 12:30)
• Sat 28^th Nov – TECH (10:00 – 14:00)
• Sat 5^th Dec – SHOWCASE (10:00 – 14:00 with the showcase at noon)

We ask that participants commit to attending all 10 sessions. Please note the above is a rough outline and subject to change.

FEES:

£150 (Partial and full bursaries are available to those on Universal Credit and other welfare benefits. However, if cost is a barrier to participating, contact us at engagement@sohotheatre.com and we can discuss payment options

DEADLINE: Monday 7th September 2026 at noon

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!

Curious to create a drag alter-ego, want to give lip-syncing a go? Or want to sing or dance live for a cabaret audience? Step into London’s cabaret scene for the first time with our Cabaret & Drag Lab.

Our 10-week Cabaret & Drag Lab is a supportive and playful space for participants to explore the world of drag and cabaret for the first time. Our experienced facilitators and guest artists will take you through fun and safe exercises and games to help you generate material and develop skills so you can create a new act all your own. Whether you’re interested in drag, burlesque, lip syncing, live vocals, or any of the many weird and wonderful aspects of the cabaret world – this Lab covers a broad range of interests.

Over the Lab, you will be working to create your own 4-minute set which you will perform at the end of term in front of a live and supportive audience.

This term of Cabaret & Drag Lab will be co-led by living legend Me the Drag Queen together with icon of cabaret Demi Noire, with support from multiple guest artists.

The Cabaret and Drag group meet weekly on Saturdays, with a public sharing at the final session which will take place on a Monday evening at our Dean Street venue.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Sat 3^rd Oct – session 1 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 10^th Oct – session 2 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 17^th Oct – session 3 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 24^th Oct – session 4 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 31^st Oct – session 5 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 7^th Nov – session 6 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 14^th Nov – session 7 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 21^st Nov – session 8 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 28^th Nov – TECH (14:00 – 18:00)
• Mon 30^th Nov – SHOWCASE (16:00 – 22:00 with the showcase at 19:00)

We ask that participants commit to attending all 10 weeks. Please note the above is a rough outline and subject to change.

FEES:

£150 (Partial and full bursaries are available to those on Universal Credit and other welfare benefits. However, if cost is a barrier to participating, contact us at engagement@sohotheatre.com and we can discuss payment options

DEADLINE: Monday 7th September 2026 at noon

For more information and to apply, 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:

• Who? For creatives from any discipline aged 16 - 30
• When? Tues 15th Sep 2026, 6pm – 8pm
• Where? Creative Youth Network, The Courts, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD
• How to book? Sign-up by emailing elinor.lewis@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk with the subject line 'Co-LAB Creative Social'

Want to do more creative freelancing work, but not sure where to begin? Self Start is a practical workshop that will walk you through the nuts and bolts of freelance work as a creative.

COVERS:

• An intro to HMRC
• How to find work
• Setting your rate of pay
• How to build your professional profile
• How to organise yourself as a freelancer

Leave with a better understanding of the realities of freelance life and a toolbox full of producer tips & tricks that you can adapt to suit your own creative practice.

KEY INFORMATION:

• Who? For creatives from any discipline aged 16-30
• When? Tues 8th Sep 2026, 6pm – 8pm
• Where? Online
• How to book? Sign-up by emailing elinor.lewis@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk with the subject line 'Self Start Workshop'

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:

• Who? For creatives from all disciplines aged 16 – 30
• When? Bookable 1 hour 121 timeslots throughout September 2026
• Where? Online
• How to book? Sign-up by emailing elinor.lewis@creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk with the subject line 'Self Start 121'

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: 

• Get feedback on ideas and projects 
• Plan next steps in your creative practice 
• Discuss professional development, funding or networks 
• Reflect on challenges and opportunities 
• Review CVs and applications 

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!

Do you have a passion for playwriting? Aged 14 – 19? Already begun your writing journey and are looking to hone your craft? Our free online writing course could be for you.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This five session course will help you develop practical tools and skills to focus your ideas and turn them into theatre.  Professional playwrights will lead and support you to gain a deeper understanding of the playwriting process, and you will receive feedback on an early draft of your work.

This is part of our New Views playwriting programme for young people across the UK, happening in-schools, at the National Theatre and online. At the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a short play to the New Views Festival.

COURSE RECRUITMENT:

• This course is free to take part in.
• It will take place online and therefore we will prioritise applications from people living in the UK outside London - We encourage anyone living in London to apply for our in-person Writers' Room Course, taking place at the National Theatre from September 2026. (Applications will open shortly.)
• Support is available for applicants with access requirements and those who require financial assistance with digital equipment needed to participate.

If you have any questions about your application, the project, or would like support completing this application please email the team on newviews@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

COURSE DATES:

This is an online course.

• Wednesday 14 October, 5pm – 7.30pm
• Wednesday 11 November, 5pm – 7.30pm
• Wednesday 9 December, 5pm – 7.30pm
• Wednesday 27 January, 5pm – 7.30pm
• Wednesday 3 March, 5pm – 7.30pm*

*Please note: You must be able to attend the full course to take part.

DEADLINE: Friday 11 September, 10am

For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!

Love storytelling and theatre but never had the chance to get into professional training? Whether you’ve never performed before, or you’ve dabbled in amateur script writing or taken A-level drama, Centre 59 Company offers you a space to discover your potential and learn new skills. 

Centre 59 Company is a six-month programme (end October – start April), where you’ll learn the fundamentals of theatre making and work with your peers and theatre professionals to devise, develop and rehearse work including a new theatre production that will be performed live at the Roundhouse in Spring 2027. The programme will give you an insight into what it’s like to create and perform in a professional setting and give you the foundation to tell your own stories. 

WHAT YOU GET:

• Masterclasses in the fundamentals of storytelling and theatre, from improv, acting skills, script-writing and directing to physical theatre such as stage combat.
• Discover what roles you enjoy, whether that’s behind the scenes, on stage, or both.
• Understand all the elements of making theatre, and how you get from idea to rehearsal room to stage.
• Learn how to collaborate creatively with a group. 
• Network with other aspiring theatre artists and professional tutors.
• Work with experienced industry teachers and professionals.
• Receive professional headshots and advice on putting together a work portfolio.
• Gain access to Roundhouse studios including use of rehearsal and work spaces
• Devise your own production and be part of a  show that will be performed live at Roundhouse in Spring 2026 (Participants will be paid for the rehearsals and performances). 
• Leave with professional theatre experience that can help you take the next steps in theatre. 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

No specific skills or prior experience are required to participate, all you need is a love for theatre and an openness to learning, with a commitment of six months.

We value a diverse range of experiences within the company, so whether you want to be on stage or create your own productions, Centre 59 is all about finding out where your passions lie.  

ABOUT CENTRE 59:

Centre 59 is an accessible space and entry point for young people to the artform of storytelling in theatre and the performing arts. Core to Centre 59 is the mission to build young artists who learn to share their own stories through a programme of writing, acting, directing and producing. 

Centre 59 is a creative partnership from Roundhouse and 59% Productions, spearheaded by Roundhouse Associate Artistic Director Daniel Kaluuya. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Be aged 18-25 and based in the UK
• Be available for all project dates
• This project is not open to anyone who has currently, or recently, taken part in any vocational or intensive performing arts training. (This could include CAT programs, associations with professional training institutions such as drama schools, those professionally represented or performing at a high grade level.) This is to help us ensure the project is accessible to those who have not experienced similar projects before. 
• This project is not open to anyone who has had professional (paid) credits in the last 5 years.

KEY DATES:

• First round auditions 
  • Thursday 17 September 6pm-8:30pm
  • Friday 18 September 6pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday 19 September 10am-12:30pm
  • Saturday 19 September 2:30pm-5pm
• Second round auditions Sunday 20 September 10am–5pm
• Final round auditions Sunday 27 September 10am-4pm
• Term 1 (Oct-Dec)
  • Intensive workshops Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October, Saturday 5 December, 10am-4pm
  • Evening workshops Thursdays and Fridays 29 October-11 Dec, 6-9pm 
• Term 2 (Jan-March) 
  • Intensive workshops Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 January, Saturday 6 February, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March, 10am-4pm 
  • Evening workshops Thursdays and Fridays 7 January-19 March 6-9pm
• Rehearsals (paid) Full time daytime rehearsals, evenings may be required. Monday 22 March-Saturday 3 April 
• Production week (paid) Full time daytime rehearsals, evenings will be required. Monday 5 – Saturday 10 April
• Closing session Thursday 15 April, 6-9pm

HOW TO APPLY:

• Fill in our online application form by Monday 7 September, 10am. See key dates for audition and project dates. 
• If you secure a place, this programme costs £25 per term (free to apply) - If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support.

ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Initial application – this will be an online form gathering your details, along with a section that can be written or a video uploaded allowing us to hear why you are applying for the course. If an online application is inaccessible to you, please contact advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk and arrangements can be made for you to receive support with this form. Those eligible and shortlisted will be offered an audition slot.
2. The audition – There will be a group workshop that will include ensemble skills, drama games and an opportunity for us to see how you work in a group. We will be looking for participants to demonstrate openness, generosity and creative collaboration skills as well as potential and talent.  
3. Second and final round auditions – At the end of the first round of auditions there are a possible 3 outcomes: an invitation to a second round audition, an invitation to the final round of auditions, or an email saying that we won’t be taking your application further. The second round of auditions is reserved for anyone who we feel didn’t get a chance to showcase their best work in the first round. A selection of auditionees from this second round is then invited to the final round.

We will be aiming to bring together young people from a range of backgrounds and experience levels to create a company that will learn and grow together during the 6 month project. 

Following the audition: You will be informed if you have been offered a place on the project by Friday 17 October  and invited to complete an acceptance form to secure your place on the project. For those not offered a place, we will direct you to the Roundhouse youth programme for information on more creative activities and programmes.

For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!