Signatures is a platform held as part of Let’s Dance International Frontiers, an annual festival of dance in Leicester, led by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Signatures is a platform that provides opportunities to nurture and support undiscovered talent, by working with emerging dancers and choreographers and enabling them to realise their creative potential and showcase their work as part of an international dance festival in Leicester, UK.
Signatures is offering the opportunity for emerging artists to:
The Donmar LOCAL team are excited to let you know about Pathways - a free week-long work experience programme for young people aged 16–18 who live or go to school in Camden or Westminster.
This opportunity is designed specifically for those interested in the backstage and behind-the-scenes roles that make theatre happen, not acting, but everything else that supports a production. From lighting and sound to producing, fundraising, marketing and participation, students will gain first-hand insight into the range of careers available.
With a national skills shortage across backstage and production roles, there is real demand for new talent and many of these careers are well-paid and sustainable. This week offers an accessible and practical entry point into the sector.
We’re also hosting a Pathways Information Evening on Thursday 25 September, where those interested in applying can meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about what the programme involves.
About the CATALYST Traineeship
Creating equitable access to the industry is a core Donmar value and we want to ensure that the next generation of leading arts administrators is diverse. CATALYST is a professional development programme for those who have been historically underrepresented at the Donmar and within the sector. Through this 12-month programme, we create bespoke experiences for talent from the Global Majority, welcoming a range of voices and skills. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large.
No previous experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn, and an interest in arts administration and participation is essential.
About the Role
The Participation Trainee role at the Donmar Warehouse is a hands-on opportunity to gain insight and experience within the theatre industry by supporting the Donmar’s work with schools and community groups. As part of the Participation team, the Trainee will contribute to the planning and delivery of a wide range of creative projects, including the Local Performance Programme, Take the Stage, My Future, Pathways and the Schools’ Tour. They will assist with logistics, administration, and communication, working closely with teachers, young people, freelance theatre-makers, and community partners.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include maintaining project schedules, organising meetings and events, managing departmental inboxes, and supporting the smooth running of Participation projects. A key part of the role will be organising the Local Performance Programme, acting as the main point of contact for schools and holding this project as their own to practice and develop core skills. The Participation Trainee will also contribute to planning processes, and support the creation of content for marketing and documentation purposes.
By the end of the Traineeship, the Participation Trainee will have built a strong foundation in communication, project management, collaboration, and arts administration, equipping them for a vibrant future career in creative engagement or arts education.
*This role is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in arts administration. The role does not require facilitation skills or include facilitation opportunities.
TERMS
Salary: £25,643 per annum
Terms: Fixed-term, 12-month contract ideally starting in October 2025
Working pattern:
Application Deadline: 10am, Monday 29 September
First Interviews: Monday 6 October
Second Interviews: Thursday 9 October
We’re pleased to announce that Arts and Homelessness International (AHI) in collaboration with One Roof ODAC will be starting regular scratch nights to be held at Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC). The first event will take place on Friday 12th September 2025.
A scratch night is an event where artists/creatives with lived experience of homelessness can show work that is still in progress. This might be a song, a poem, a fragment of a play, or a visual artwork that isn’t yet finished. It’s a space to try things out, to explore, and to begin conversations around work that’s still forming.
These scratch nights are open to artists/creatived with lived experience as well as AHI & One Roof ODAC communities with lived experience of homelessness, creating a safe and supportive environment for artists/creatives at different stages of their careers to share and discuss their work. Discussion will play a huge part in these events.
We are especially keen for creatives and artists with lived experience of homelessness to attend; whether as performers or audience members as your voices and perspectives are at the heart of this programme.
All conversations will be guided by the Critical Response Process developed by artist Liz Lerman. This is a kind and supportive structure for group discussion, enabling valuable feedback from the audience without overwhelming artists with harsh criticism or unhelpful praise. It’s about going deeper, helping artists learn more about their own work and the processes of others.
Each night will feature three or four artists. The work could take many forms—performance, visual sketches, ideas, a few lines of a poem or song lyrics. After each presentation, there’ll be a structured discussion, and then we’ll move on to the next artist.
The atmosphere will be relaxed and informal, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and enjoy refreshments.We hope this scratch nights will become a regular feature of our community calendar—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support each other, artistically and socially.
We are looking for an emerging theatre director to join the Engagement department as Young Company Trainee Director.
A focus on creative delivery over the yearlong residency - The Trainee Director will deliver Bristol Old Vic Young Company classes and direct at least one Young Company production. The trainee director will ensure that there is a continued high artistic standard within the department.
We welcome applicants from Bristol and the surrounding areas, and
those from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts sector,
especially from the global majority.
Are you aged 18-25?
Do you live in Lambeth or Southwark?
Are you interested in becoming an actor in the Theatre Industry?
Do you want to take part in an actor development programme and hone your craft through inspiring masterclasses led by industry professionals?
If this sounds like something you are interested in, our application form to join our Actors Development Programme is now LIVE!
EVOLVE is a two-month acting programme, designed to support and elevate your emerging creative journeys. If selected, you will take part in actor training designed to develop your craft through inspiring masterclasses led by industry professionals. You will walk away with artistic confidence, industry connections and a better understanding on how to navigate the theatre industry. Through this programme you will gain the opportunity to have professional headshots taken and get to shoot a scene ready to go into a showreel.
An insight into our programme:
We’re looking for the next generation of imaginers, planners, designers, project managers and makers.
If you’ve been thinking about a career out of the ordinary, then our dramatic, creative and inspiring studios could be just the place for you.
Our Creative Pathways Programme is for those aged 16-25 based in the Midlands. You'll get the chance to step behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations – Birmingham Royal Ballet. Yes, you might be surprised to learn that one of the world’s great ballet companies is based right here in the heart of the city – and there is so much more to it than tutus and pointe shoes!
This FREE professional development programme is designed to give you a real taste of life in the arts. Our alumni tell us these are just some of the best bits:
You don’t need qualifications or any ballet knowledge to join — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to imagine turning your passion into a rewarding career.
Applications open Tuesday 16 September!
This is a free workshop for artists aged 18+.
The Penguin masterclass will explore creative methodologies, play, ethics, wellbeing and safety in the process of making autobiographical work. Led by theatre-maker and director Amy Golding and performer Hamzeh Al Hussien. Supported by Helix Arts.
This masterclass is a practical workshop with time for discussion and reflection.
This workshop is for artists:
It will be framed through techniques Amy and Hamzeh used in the making of a theatre show but can be applied/ adapted in any context.
Everyone who signs up for this workshop needs to have ideally seen the show. If ticket price would be a barrier to you being able to attend the workshop, Helix Arts has an access fund to support you through the cost of your ticket. This is a limited fund, offered via their Artists’ Agency programme. To find out more please get in touch via info@helixarts.com.
Helix Arts’ is hosting this masterclass as part of our ambitions to support artists and provide pathways for people from their starting point.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
When you sign up and complete the participation form, there will be opportunities to share any access requirements. We will do our best to accommodate any requests or alterations for access.
Oxford Playhouse is partnering with Good Chance offering a development opportunity for someone interested in working in theatre and the arts, who comes from a refugee or asylum-seeking background. The Trainee Costume Assistant will work alongside the wardrobe team and Costume Designer on the Playhouse's 2025/26 pantomime – Dick Whittington.
This is perfect for someone with a keen interest in tailoring or fashion who is looking to gain experience within a creative environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning, collaboration and inclusion. A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc.
This opportunity is specifically intended for individuals with lived experience of displacement due to seeking asylum or refuge.
Salary: Oxford Living Wage
Based at: Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW
Hours: Based on 39 hours a week; any work over 39 hours will be paid at overtime rate
Timescale:
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Are you creative, living in Scotland and aged 8-30? Apply now for up to £500 for your creative activity or project.
Creative Scotland are working with Moniack Mhor to offer funding to support and encourage creative projects and activities by young people aged 8-30 in Scotland who may have experience of isolation or marginalisation.
Creativity takes all shapes and forms, so whether you are a writer, knitter, musician, graphic artist, street artist, dancer, photographer, film maker or potter – basically anything at all as long as it is creative – we would love to hear from you and help to support your work
Applications are open now until 18th November. They are assessed once a month by a steering group of young people who also have experience of isolation and marginalisation, so you can apply any time.
Individuals can apply for up to £500. Groups can apply for £500 per person, up to a maximum of £2000
