Seed funded performance opportunity for artists of any discipline, at no cost to the artist with 100% of Box Office split in your favour!
Do you have an idea or work-in-progress that would benefit from £200 seed funding, production support and 2 free performances with 100% of the box office split going to you? Now's your chance to take part in our early-career development programme to receive the live feedback you need to take your project to the next level...
We are now calling out for artists to take part in our Summer season of SHIFT+SPACE, running from 13th February until the 18th April 2026. SHIFT+SPACE is a free performance opportunity in our central London venue, with 100% of Box Office retained by artists, plus seed funding, in-kind rehearsal space and marketing support, all of which is designed to encourage artists to get live audience feedback at an early stage of creating new work.
We are particularly keen to hear from companies that are led by Black, Asian, and/or Global Majority artists, Disabled or Deaf artists, Working Class artists, and/or trans artists.
Previous SHIFT + SPACE artists include theatrical new writing readings, drag/character comedy, shadow puppetry, dance and performance art, sound installations and more! What makes our programming different from other work-in-progress festivals is our unique feedback model - where you receive feedback on your first showing and you are encouraged to use your second showing to try out a shifted version the following day.
Masterclass is offering a paid, 6-week internship for an aspiring Theatre Technician, at one of Lloyd Webber Theatres' six venues. This is a hands-on opportunity for those interested in electrics, stagecraft and/or video to gain backstage experience in a professional theatre.
You’ll work full-time alongside experienced in-house electrical, video and stage teams, supported by Masterclass. During this 6-week placement, you’ll develop essential skills in lighting, rigging and carpentry/stagecraft, with the flexibility to focus on your interests.
Key Information:
We particularly welcome and encourage candidates from backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the offstage workforce.
Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25* and residing in specific London boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates.
* Applicants aged 30+ are welcome to apply if they have faced exceptional obstacles to progression.
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Theatre Apprentice to join our Technical & Production department on a full-time 24 month contract.
Glyndebourne Opera House is delighted to be launching a number of apprenticeships in backstage areas from January 2026 onwards. If you are looking for a practical route into the creative industries, working with industry experts at an internationally recognised Opera House then we may have the right opportunity for you.
An apprenticeship is a hands-on, paid, working role, learning all the skills required to work within an Opera or Theatre environment, fully equipping you to enter the industry after the fixed 2-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised (Creative Industries Production Technician) Level 3 apprenticeship qualification, along with working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country on world class Opera productions. You will be given 1 day per week to study and/or attend college, either remotely or in person.
Job Purpose
To learn and apply the skills of a multi-skilled technician, working in Lighting, Sound and Stage whilst studying the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician (Creative Venue Technician) Apprenticeship Standard in collaboration with Chichester College.
An Apprenticeship is an entry level paid employment position where you learn the required skills on the job from our professional team. You will be given 1 day per week to study and/or attend college, either remotely or in person.
The Assistant Production Manager is a Masters equivalent apprenticeship (Level 7 Creative Industries Production Management Apprenticeship) aimed at individuals who have already been working professionally in Theatre, Opera or Live events in a technical area for some time and who now want to move their career into Production Management.
As an Assistant Production Manager you will work alongside some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country, and with international creative teams, on world class Opera productions at Glyndebourne. This is a full time onsite role involving working some evenings and weekends when we are in production. You will be given 1 day a week to attend lectures, usually online, or to complete your coursework and portfolio for the final assessment. After the 2 year fixed term role you will be qualified and equipped to move into a career in Production or Technical Management.
Please note that this role is not suitable for recent graduates from Production and Stage Management degree courses.
Job Purpose
To assist the Production Managers in the technical delivery of shows and events, and to learn and apply the skills of a Production Manager, including technical realisation of creative concepts, management of onstage work, procurement, budget management and team collaboration, whilst studying a higher apprenticeship qualification with Chichester College.
This is a CPD opportunity for an existing professional in technical production to move into a production Management role, or a recent graduate who has the required experience. The role is for a fixed term of 24 months.
We are currently recruiting for a Wigs, Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics Technician Apprentice to join our Wigs, Hair & Makeup team on a full-time 24 month contract.
Glyndebourne Opera House is delighted to be launching a number of apprenticeships in backstage areas from January 2026 onwards. If you are looking for a practical route into the creative industries, working with industry experts at an internationally recognised Opera House then we may have the right opportunity for you.
An apprenticeship is a hands-on, paid, working role, learning all the skills required to work within an Opera or Theatre environment, fully equipping you to enter the industry after the fixed 2-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised (Wigs Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics Technician) Level 3 apprenticeship qualification, working alongside some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country on world class Opera productions. You will be given 1 day per week to study and/or attend college, either remotely or in person.
12 weeks of workshops covering basic acting techniques, scene study, auditioning/ self-taping, career development and more, taught by working industry professionals!
This is an online acting course for beginner/intermediate level actors.
The actors in the course will have the opportunity to learn from working and professional actors, agents, directors and casting directors from London and Hollywood. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry, including acting techniques/casting sessions, scene study, auditioning and self-taping, voice work (covering accents and voice techniques) and career development. The course is suitable for international students as it will be conducted online via Zoom.
At the end of the course, students will have gained a solid foundation in acting techniques, an understanding of the industry, and the skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in acting. Additionally, students will finish the course with an online showcase to industry guests – directors/agents/casting Directors and producers including agency RS talent and film producer Alex Fidelski.
Students will receive access to our online Actors Gym Membership, where they can practice their craft in between classes online (at home) develop their self-tape technique and complete the self-tape course and then upload practice self-tapes, and network with other actors and industry professionals.
Quick-fire scratch nights for adventurous new writing in theatre and performance! The Scrap is an open-access night for writers, actors and directors to try out new ideas, meet one another, and showcase their work in front of an audience. Live music, good drinks, and cool new theatre.
Here we're looking for companies or ensembles to present a short work or excerpt from a piece they've been developing independently - usually about 25 minutes, max 30. These would be pieces that already have a team attached, and which have undergone development, rehearsal, and more thorough preparation. We usually programme one or two scratches per Scrap.
We're looking for work (or an excerpt) that is 20 - 30 minutes in length, that has a team already attached, and has undergone some previous workshopping (but which hasn't received a full-scale production).
We try to place no strictures on form, content, genre, team or style for our scratches: absolute minimal gatekeeping. All we ask is that you be adventurous and try something new!
Lewisham Youth Theatre is now recruiting for our annual Facilitator Training Programme, a free, hands-on training and employment opportunity for young adults aged 18–25 based in South London who are interested in youth work, creative facilitation, and making a positive impact in their community.
Trainee Facilitator's will:
- Get 12 days of FREE training across 3 weeks
- Develop practical facilitation skills, knowledge and confidence working with young people
- Gain an accredited facilitation qualification
- Receive mentoring and support with your career progression
- Get paid work experience delivering drama workshops in schools
- Join our freelancer pool and get access to ongoing paid opportunities with LYT
We're looking for people who are:
- Aged 18-25
- Living in or local to Lewisham
- Not currently in education, employment, or training
- From under represented groups in the arts (e.g. working class, global majority, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+)
- Receiving Universal credit (UC) and Job seekers allowance (JSA)
Stretch your creative muscles and split in groups, collaboratively (and friendly competitively) work on devising and adapting ideas from stimulus such as articles, published literature, sound and photography, culminating in a sharing at the end of the session. Led by Artistic Directors of StageBase, Eleanor Willis and Gabriela Chanova
Based in London; Moya Jane Studios E9 6ND
Session time from 7pm-9pm on November 4th
More sessions every Tuesday 7-9pm until the 9th of December and get all 6 sessions for £46 with the link below!
Self-Care Workshops for Individual Artists. Artists can sign up for a maximum of 2 workshops – we will be running a waiting list.
This seminar is led and designed by Dr Annette Clancy for artists navigating the highs and lows of a professional career exploring how creative practitioners can work with disappointment to build long-term resilience.
Morning Session - Start time 10am. Finish time 12pm.
Afternoon Session - Start time 1pm. Finish time 3pm.
Tea / coffee provided at registration.
Number of places at each session - 24.
