Emma Rice Company are looking for a brilliant Technical Trainee to join the 2026 UK tour of Malory Towers as part of our Training Programme. This is a paid development opportunity for an emerging theatre technician who is keen to learn across multiple technical departments within a supportive, ensemble-led touring environment.
The Technical Trainee will work closely with the Stage Management, Sound, Lighting and Wardrobe teams, gaining hands-on experience of professional touring practice.
This role is designed to support departments while learning, with responsibilities and opportunities shaped around the Trainee’s experience and development goals.
The Trainee will join during rehearsals, ahead of technical rehearsals and previews, allowing for a supported introduction to the production and touring processes. The Trainee will be employed for every UK touring week.
Our Trainee will have access to mentoring for up to a year after the paid Traineeship.
Line Management: The Head of Production and Company Manager are accountable for the Technical Trainee. Other support will be provided by our Head of Training and Participation Producer, with regular check-ins to reflect on learning and development throughout the process.
This is a paid traineeship and forms part of the Emma Rice Company Training Programme.
Love to dance and aged 12–22? Join National Youth Dance Wales, Ballet Cymru and National Dance Company Wales for an exciting Dance Discovery Day in North Wales!
Explore new dance styles
Meet professional dance artists
Fun, inclusive & supportive
All experience levels and dance styles welcome
This event is kindly supported by Theatr Clwyd.
National Youth Arts Wales (NYAW) is delighted to announce FREE Folk & Jazz Discovery Days taking place across Wales this March, offering young musicians aged 14–22 the chance to find their sound!
Designed for musicians of Grade 4 and above, these one-day workshops provide a fun, inclusive and supportive environment to experience folk and jazz music with other musicians.
Produced by founding member of Welsh Folk group Calan, Angharad Jenkins, and led by experienced tutors, the Discovery Days will introduce participants to the foundations of folk and jazz through practical workshops, group playing and creative exploration, ending the day with an informal sharing to parents and carers.
National Youth Arts Wales would like to encourage musicians of all traditional music backgrounds to take part in the Discovery Days this March – whether your background is Welsh Folk, or any other world music tradition, these sessions will be fun for all!
Are you interested in FREE training and a PAID work placement in exciting London theatres?
Are you interested in FREE training and a PAID work placement in exciting London theatres?
Role title: CHANGE THE SCRIPT : West End Technical Trainee (Westminster)
Description of the role: Change the Script is an award winning (UK Theatre Award for workforce 2023), unique and exciting training and employment programme in London’s West End, providing unemployed Westminster with the opportunity to achieve recognised accreditations and paid work experience – in partnership with Westminster City Council.
Participants will undertake three weeks of free interactive pre-employment training and other practical certifications and then spend 49 days putting that learning into practice across multiple ATG Entertainment world-class theatre settings.
The training will be tailored to prepare participants for a successful work placement in the often hidden ‘off stage’ roles in a theatre.
This opportunity is exclusively for Westminster residents currently out of work or seeking employment.
Successful completion of the programme could lead to securing sustainable employment or an apprenticeship in a trade or a technical theatre-based support role.
Timings:
Application Deadline: Monday 23rd Feb 2026; 23:59
Salary: 49 days of paid work experience paid at £13.15 PAYE per hour plus a brand-new pair of safety boots (please provide your size as part of the application process).
Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (including one hour of unpaid break time, hours may vary on placement).
Application process: Please register your interest online
The process is intended to be as simple as possible so a full CV is not required, you just need to tell us a bit about yourself, your transferable skills and why you would like to take part in the programme.
If you do not have access to a computer you can still apply or just find out more about the programme by coming to one of our upcoming recruitment afternoons. You can find out more about these by calling ATG Creative Learning on 07830817239 or emailing westendclcp@atgentertainment.com
The ‘Change the Script’ programme is a fantastic way to get free accredited training, an appreciation for the world of construction and access to the arts industry on your doorstep, all while being paid.
You’ve written your story – congratulations! But what now? There’s a wealth of options for authors, as well as a huge array of information out there to pile through.
In this four week course, we’ll be walking you through the fundamentals of getting your writing published in a variety of different areas as well as some of the ways you can earn money from your fiction.
Week 1 – Getting Short Stories Published
Week 2 – Getting a Literary Agent
Week 3 – An Introduction to Self-Publishing
Week 4 – Making a Living as a Writer
Additional Information:
How to book:
Get an exclusive peek behind the curtains at Lawrence Batley Theatre on this in-person backstage tour!
Young people with an interest in theatre are invited to an exclusive backstage tour at Huddersfield’s iconic venue. This is a rare chance to explore the hidden spaces audiences never see and learn how live performances are brought to life.
You’ll get:
Whether you’re thinking about a future in theatre or just curious about how it all works, this tour offers an inspiring introduction to life behind the curtain.
How to book:
Free creative writing workshops for Autistic writers aged 18+ in the North of England (Derby and Nottingham included).
Join Gemma Lees and Via MacNab for a series of twice-a-month creative writing workshops. Workshops take place online for 1.5 hours at a time and are 100% free. Each session, Gemma and Via will walk you through creative writing exercises to inspire you and encourage your creativity, after which you will have the option to share your writing if you would like among likeminded writers in a safe and open environment.
This group is for Autistic adults in the North of England. Led by Romany Gypsy poet Gemma Lees, we offer a warm welcome to all - with a special invitation to GRTSB (Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen & Boater) communities.
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How to book:
The National Theatre are currently recruiting for a Wigs, Hair and Makeup (WHAM) Apprentice to join their in-house team on a 27-month fixed-term contract.
The Wigs, Hair and Make-up Department at the National Theatre makes and applies all wigs, facial hair, special effects Makeup and blood effects used at the NT. They also undertake all barbering and hair processing requirements during the run of shows. They are thus closely involved with directors and designers, supporting them and realising their design concepts.
You will also learn about the vital role collaboration and communication play in the creative design process and how to work closely with people in a time-pressured and dynamic environment. This apprenticeship is for those with a passion for theatre who haven’t yet had experience of working in professional theatre.
Salary: £30,784 per annum, pro rata (£592 per week) based on London Living Wage.
How to apply:
A 12-month paid career development opportunity for emerging creative professionals ages 18–25.
Creative Industry Placement is a 12-month career development opportunity that provides professional pathways into the creative industries, with a strong focus on supporting underrepresented talent. This placement offers five creative participants ages 18-25 with hands-on experience working in an arts organisation, building insight into how a creative business is run. Roles will range from day-to-day management through to programming and operations.
This placement is designed for those:
Placement runs from April 2026 – April 2027.
How to apply:
Your first steps towards a career in the creative industries could be taken at Lighthouse Poole as the busy arts centre, one of the largest in the country, invites applications from young people for their Young Producers course.
Lighthouse is recruiting two enthusiastic and driven Young Producers for its 2026 programme. A free-to-access work placement, the course will provide on-the-job experience of producing events as part of Poole Pride, as well as the Breakin’ Convention festival, and other events scheduled for the Spring season. Young Producers will receive regular one-to-one mentorship from the Creative Engagement team.
To apply for Young Producers:
