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:
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.
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ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS:
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!
Interested in creative writing for performance? Our monthly Writers Drop In is a flexible space to learn, experiment, and develop your creative voice. Every month, we switch things up to explore a completely different style of writing. You will try your hand at everything from scriptwriting for stage and screen to contemporary poetry and spoken word.
Full line-up details for each specific session will be announced closer to the dates, but each workshop follows the same open format. This is the perfect space to gather inspiration, play with fresh concepts, and test out ideas without a massive long-term commitment.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
WHO IT'S FOR:
This workshop is for anyone aged 18–25 interested in creative writing for different performance platforms. All experience levels are welcome, whether you are just starting out or already writing, and want to explore different types of writing.
HOW TO JOIN:
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For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Want to feel completely connected to your physicality on stage? Explore how movement works as a powerful storytelling tool in contemporary performance. Whether you are an actor, dancer, or poet, this project will unlock your full physical confidence.
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For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Explore where physical skills meet contemporary storytelling in the exciting world of circus theatre.
Whether your background is in theatre, dance, circus or cabaret, expand your creative toolkit, discover how to build imaginative narratives, and collaborate with other performance makers to create something entirely new.
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WHO IT'S FOR:
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For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Looking to hone your stage skills? Whether you’re interested in acting, dancing, or just performing on stage, this weekly Theatre Drop-In gives you space to stay creative, build confidence, and explore new approaches to performance.
Each session offers a fresh focus, from improv and ensemble work to devising and cabaret. Led by experienced facilitators who’ll help you experiment, play, and develop your craft in a supportive, relaxed environment. You can join every week or drop in whenever you can – each session stands alone.
WHAT DO I GET BY TAKING PART?
WHO IS TEACHING THE PROJECT?
Phao May is a Movement Director, Director, Choreographer and Facilitator, working across stage and screen in London. She attained a foundation in Acting from RADA in 2014, and later an MA in Movement Directing and Teaching from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2022. She has collaborated with Soho Theatre, The Bush, and National Youth Theatre and created work for Edinburgh Fringe and The Vaults. Her creative work spans plays, devised work, commercials, music videos and live comedy, working with trained actors and musicians, community groups and comedians.
Isaac Jordan is a theatre director, writer and facilitator. His work focuses on the intersection of community heritage, theatre and storytelling: exploring ways to celebrate and strengthen everyday communities. As well as working with the Roundhouse, he has collaborated with organisations including the Natural History Museum, SPID Theatre, the Pink Singers, UCL, Half Moon Theatre and Richmond Theatre.
Plus guests! We will also have guest tutors for some sessions who will bring their expertise from different elements of theatre and performance.
DO I NEED ANY PARTICULAR SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE TO TAKE PART?
You don’t need any specific skills, but this will be most relevant to people who have done at least a bit of theatre or dance before. Open to all levels – we welcome back people who have attended previous terms.
HOW TO JOIN:
This is a drop in session, just come to the front desk of Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. It’s first come first serve with limited spaces so we ask that you arrive fifteen minutes before the start time at the latest to sign in. Latecomers will be admitted only if there is space.
ESSENTIAL INFO:
For more information and to sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Introduction to... Directing will be led by Hull Truck Theatre's Associate Director, Tom Saunders. This programme is designed to equip you with essential tools to bring your creative vision to life.
A weekly 2-hour deep dive (across a 6-week period) from 29th September - 10th November.
Hull Truck Theatre’s Introduction To… programme gives adults (18+) the chance to work with professional theatre makers to deepen their understanding of theatre, express their creativity and meet like-minded individuals. With three exciting subjects to choose from during this term, participants are invited to try their hand at something new, develop confidence and make new friends.
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The cost of each course is £90. We are however committed to the idea that finances shouldn’t be a barrier to participation, please get in touch if you would like to discuss reduced prices, paying in instalments or bursary places via engagement@hulltruck.co.uk.
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Please note only one place can be booked per transaction. If you are booking on behalf of multiple people, please make additional bookings.
Do you have a passion or idea and want to start your own business? Gain the confidence, knowledge, skills, and techniques to start your own business and become self-employed!
Our self employment programme has been developed specifically to cater to the needs of young people with disabilities and autism.
We can arrange individual or small group sessions in any of the following areas:
We can support you to develop bespoke self-employment advice that matches your skillset passions and talent!
Contact Caroline for more information:
For more information and to refer yourself, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join us for a Masterclass with Olivier Award-winning playwright, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia, The Wasp, Dracula), at Shakespeare’s Globe, on finding your process and developing your voice as a writer.
Through exercises and discussion, Morgan will work with a group of members on building a writing practice, refining their voice, and identifying the stories only they can tell.
This workshop is ideal for playwrights and theatre-makers who are ready to deepen their craft and take ownership of their unique creative perspective.
LIMITED SPACES: this Masterclass has very limited spaces. To apply, click 'Express Interest' above, then apply for a space here. Deadline for applications: 11.59pm, Thursday 10 September.
KEY INFORMATION:
Open to Masterclass members. Sign up through the Opportunity Info link below!
Treehouse Project is a talent development opportunity for theatre creatives who are looking to move to the next stage of their careers. During our off-season, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will transform our unused spaces into rooms for five emerging theatre creatives where they can work, plan, meet, dream, develop their craft and shape their careers.
The five successful applicants will be given:
Deadline: 10am on Monday 21st September 2026.
The Treehouse Project is generously supported by the Noël Coward Foundation
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Framework Theatre is looking for a Producer to join its small team and support the development and delivery of opportunities for emerging and early-career theatre-makers across Scotland.
The Producer will work closely with the CEO and wider team on artist development programmes, productions, events and workshops. The role includes producing and co-producing projects, managing budgets and open calls, contracting artists and venues, supporting fundraising and administration, and advocating for early-career theatre-makers across the sector.
Applicants should have experience leading the producing of at least one production or event, which may include work undertaken in a Fringe or student context. They should also have strong communication, organisational and administrative skills, experience managing budgets, and an enthusiasm for the Scottish theatre landscape.
KEY INFORMATION:
Location: Scotland-based, with remote working or use of Framework Theatre's office in Musselburgh
Hours: 2 days per week (0.4 FTE), including Mondays
Salary: £11,000 per year (£27,500 pro rata)
Contract: Part-time, with flexible working, 6 weeks' holiday pro rata and 5% pension contribution
Application deadline: 11am, Wednesday 2 September 2026
Interviews: Monday 21 September 2026
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
