Join Masterclass for a Q&A with stars of stage and screen, Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff, on the set of their West End show, Shadowlands.
Beyond his notable TV and film roles – including Downton Abbey and Paddington– Hugh has built an extensive stage career, working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Donmar Warehouse, the Old Vic and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Similarly, alongside roles in Mad Men and Sons of Anarchy, Maggie has worked in theatres across New York and the wider US, appearing in works from new writing to classics by Shakespeare and Ibsen.
They’ll dive into their collaborative process, the challenges of bringing the complex characters of Shadowlands to life, and balancing authenticity with creation.
🔥 Bring your questions and don’t miss this opportunity to hear two critically-acclaimed actors discuss storytelling, craft and the timeless power of theatre.
📅 Friday 20 March
⏱️ 3.30-5.00pm
📍 Aldwych Theatre
🎟️ Book your place and submit your questions by visiting the webpage linked below.
During this programme you will:
You will do all of this with the guidance and support of acclaimed disabled director, Hana Pascal Keegan.
Hana, is also an experienced director of accessible, inclusive spaces. Hana will be joined by a team of other artists along the way.
You must be available for the dates below to take part in this project
Sign up via the form below or register by contacting us on 020 8510 4512
Little Angel Theatre, awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year 2024 by The Stage, is seeking an Assistant Workshop Facilitator to support its Creative Learning team. Since opening in 1961, Little Angel Theatre has been dedicated to creating inspiring puppetry and storytelling experiences for young audiences. Rooted in Islington, the theatre works closely with its diverse local community to make arts engagement accessible and inclusive for all.
The Assistant Workshop Facilitator will support the development and delivery of participatory workshops, including puppetry, drama, and arts activities for children and families. Working alongside skilled facilitators, the role involves assisting with planning, preparation, participant engagement, and evaluation to ensure workshops are welcoming, creative, and well organised.
Required:
Desirable:
DBS:
Little Angel Theatre, awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year 2024 by The Stage, is recruiting a Design Workshop Assistant to join its Design and Production teams. A home for puppetry since 1961, the theatre creates inspiring stories for young audiences and works closely with its local Islington community to make arts engagement accessible and inclusive.
The Design Workshop Assistant supports the design, making, and care of puppets, props, set elements, and workshop materials. The role combines hands-on practical making with workshop support and studio organisation, working alongside artists and facilitators to deliver creative activity in a safe and welcoming environment. The postholder will also assist with maintaining safe working practices and contribute to the move and setup of a new design studio space.
Essential:
Desirable:
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Taking place from Tuesday 7th April – Friday 10th April 2026, the programme runs daily from 10:00am until approximately 3:00pm and offers students aged 14–18 an engaging and practical insight into the many careers that exist behind the scenes in theatre.
This will be a fun and inspiring week hosted across various theatres in the West End. Across the four days, students will explore key areas of theatre-making including:
The programme provides hands-on workshops, industry insight, and the opportunity to meet professionals working across the creative industries.
As part of the experience, students will also have the opportunity to see Paddington The Musical on the Thursday afternoon, following their participation in the weeks sessions, offering a valuable chance to connect their learning with a live West End production.
This programme is ideal for students interested in Drama, Performing Arts, Design, Technical Theatre, or those curious about creative industry career pathways beyond performing.
Course fees start at £120.
This demanding and highly practical course will help you to develop and craft your audition skills.
The course is aimed at all experience levels, particularly those thinking about applying to drama school, but may also be of interest to those who want to explore a specific piece of performance text.
Course Content
This three-day course is designed to train and prepare you for acting auditions. Over the three days you will:
Please head to the opportunity link to read more about how to prepare and any materials you need to bring along to the course.
4 days/week, 10 month fixed term contract | £31,793 (pro-rata)
Company Three are looking for two energetic, creative and experienced Resident Artists to co-create work with their young people and help deliver their year-round programme of workshops and performances.
Company Three are looking for two new Resident Artists to join our team on a one-year fixed term contract, working 4 days a week. The Resident Artist will bring their experience, energy and creativity to their residency at Company Three, supporting the delivery of Company Three’s artistic programme, leading core company projects, workshops and other activities as well as other satellite projects.
Working as part of a collaborative artistic leadership structure, they play an active role in regular practice labs to interrogate and develop C3’s practice and methodology, as well as contributing to monitoring, evaluation, dissemination and external partnerships.
We want everyone who believes they meet the person specification to feel comfortable and confident applying for this role. It is our responsibility to make the application process accessible. If you require our packs or other information in a different format, would like to apply in a different way, or have any questions please let us know.
First Round Interviews: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March
Second Round Interviews: Thursday 2 April 2026
Friday 20 March - Cardiff (Evening)
Saturday 21 March - Carmarthen PM
Sunday 22 March - Aberystwyth PM
Saturday 28 March - Wrexham AM
Saturday 28 March - Mold PM
Sunday 29 March - Llandrindod Wells PM
Tuesday 31 March - Bangor (Evening)
Thursday 2 April - Newport AM
Thursday 2 April - Merthyr Tydfil PM
Saturday 4 April - Cardiff AM + PM
Tuesday 7 April - Swansea AM + PM
Wednesday 8 April - Cardiff AM
Wednesday 8 April - Treorchy PM
Head over to the opportunity link to read more about the requirements and take a look through the FAQs.
We have a limited number of £10 tickets available for DRACULA at the National Youth Theatre.
Tickets are available from 21 February - 13 March at various times.
Click the link below to access up to 2 tickets.
Fear makes us all monsters
Tatty Hennessy, writer of the UK Theatre Award-winning and Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Animal Farm, retells the classic horror story Dracula in a world premiere for the prestigious NYT REP Company in 2026. Directed by Atri Banerjee, UK Theatre Award Best Director Nominee, and starring Britain’s best young acting talent, Dracula will play for a 3 week run only at NYT’s North London Workshop Theatre.
All performances of Dracula are Relaxed.
Get Technical! offers the chance to hear from members of the production’s backstage and technical teams, watch live on-stage demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of the West End’s leading musical Moulin Rouge!
From wigs to wardrobe to sound to stage management, the event aims to motivate and inspire young people to consider a career in backstage positions in the performing arts industry. Attendees will be shown how the different technical departments work together to create the production and be given a sneak peek of some of the stage secrets and magic behind the show.
Backstage and technical team members will also share stories from their own career journeys and give tips for getting into the industry.
