Are you aged 18-25? Interested in a career in entertainment?
The Really Useful Group is offering two paid internships for a two-month period from July - August 2025. The successful candidates will work alongside industry professionals across various departments to support the delivery of Andrew Lloyd Webber's incredible IP in the entertainment sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the Commercial department, with a focus on supporting the Theatrical & Live team, with exposure to Consumer Products / Merchandise approach and process.
The Commercial department is responsible for planning, licensing, and overseeing the quality of products and experiences across Theatrical and Live, Immersive and Themed Entertainment, Consumer Products (CP), and Merchandise in line with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musicals’ franchise strategy.
Another incredible opportunity to work with two newly developed departments in the business who cover Brand & Franchise development and Music Strategy.
The Brand & Franchise team are pivotal in developing and delivering a range of business activities and IP exploitations, for key Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals. These franchise plans include new category exploration across the Entertainment industry from location-based experiences to consumer products to new publishing formats to digital projects and more.
The Music Strategy team play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recorded and published music within RUG. Their primary focus is on maximising the potential of our existing catalogue and spearheading the development of new commercial music ventures by aligning closely with our Brand & Franchise and Theatrical Production and Licensing teams.
This is an office based opportunity in the heart of the theatre district, Covent Garden.
Yorkshire Youth and Music is looking for musicians to learn how to work with children and young people in challenging circumstances creatively.
Our work is with young people who experience multiple disadvantages; they may be looked after, be in contact with Youth Justice services, be connected to a Pupil Referral Unit, have a social worker, have a disability, have an unstable family and personal background, and suffer economic disadvantage. In some cases, they are in secure care.
Fee: National Living Wage and 3-10 hours per week, dependent on placement.
Supported by Thunk-It Theatres Directors, Becky Lennon and Jules Risingham, the trainee will be part of the Thunk-It team, attending relevant meetings, assisting in facilitating community groups and sessions, and having the opportunity to learn about family theatre.
Supported by Thunk-It Theatres Directors, Becky Lennon and Jules Risingham, the trainee will be part of the Thunk-It team, attending relevant meetings, assisting in facilitating community groups and sessions, and having the opportunity to learn about Thunk-It's 3 strands; Thunk-See, Thunky-Make, Thunky-Do.
Trainees will document their learning in a creative medium, a journal, video, scrapbook, etc.
This traineeship will work closely with opportunities for early career and emerging artists to learn, practise and develop alongside highly experienced participatory artists. As the programme progresses, trainees will be supported to design and deliver short activities within sessions, then full sessions with groups. The trainees will have a training budget to put towards further training, qualifications and learning opportunities.
Supported by Thunk-It Theatres Associate Director, Jules Risingham, the trainee will be part of the Thunk-It team, attending relevant meetings, creating and distributing marketing materials and having the opportunity to learn about community arts.
Trainees will document their learning in a creative medium, a journal, video, scrapbook, etc.
This traineeship will work closely with opportunities for early career and emerging artists to learn, practise and develop alongside highly experienced participatory artists. As the programme progresses, trainees will be supported to design and deliver the marketing for a large scale community project. The trainees will have a training budget to put towards further training, qualifications and learning opportunities.
We are excited to announce we are now looking for someone to join our team on a 12 month paid traineeship in the Access team. Supporting our vision to make the creative industries a more diverse and inclusive place, we need an exceptional recruitment team to support candidates to reach their full potential. Would you like to contribute?
The trainee will learn about and get experience in all the different areas of the Access team, with a focus on our recruitment, candidate engagement and opportunities board activities. Through hands-on experience in our friendly and collaborative team, you'll gain valuable insight and skills related to running recruitment processes, managing job listings and setting up interviews and online webinars.
We’re looking for eight cultural programmers and curators aged 21 – 32 to take part in Southbank Centre Presents
This bespoke programme is designed to equip the next generation of cultural programmers and curators by developing their curatorial toolkit and practical experience. The work programmed and curated will sit at the heart of our 75th anniversary celebrations during the summer of 2026.
Supported by BAFTA-winning producer, Tobi Kyeremateng, the cohort will develop practical skills and theoretical approaches to cultural curation with contributions and insights from practitioners across a variety of art-forms. During their time on the programme, they will also learn from industry experts working at the Southbank Centre and our network of partners, including Skin Deep, Resolve Collective, SXSW London and Factory International.
Over 20 months, from July 2025, the Southbank Centre will build a relationship with the cohort, developing and strengthening their practice via monthly talks, workshops, peer-led discussions and an intensive residential retreat. Putting theory into practice, the cohort will then have a range of opportunities to programme and curate events as part of Festival 75 – our 75th Anniversary celebration during May to September 2026 – as well as wider Southbank Centre programming.
The cohort will be made up of programmers and curators with interests including, but not limited to:
Ultimately, we’re looking for individuals who are excited about bringing people together through cultural experiences to play, learn, feel, and move.
Perfect for playwrights at any stage of their careers, our Playwrights Club offers the chance to join a local writing community and receive support and feedback on a play in development.
At monthly sessions you’ll be able to share and discuss a script you’re working on, as well as take part in creative exercises designed to fire your imagination and support your writing. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your work at Play, Pizza, Pint: Shorts Showcase event in February 2026.
Playwrights Club is free to join and open to everyone aged over 16. Tickets are pay what you can. You will be able to select from either a £0, £5 or £10 ticket. Alternatively, you can use the donation box to select a custom amount. Your donations will help to ensure that our engagement and participation programme remain free and open to all.
All sessions take place at the Eastern Angles Centre.
Each session will be hybrid with the option to join via Zoom or in person. We are committed to supporting artists based in or from East Anglia, but given our region is the size of Wales we know not everyone will be able to attend in person.
This exciting course provides an exceptional opportunity for anyone drawn to the world of theatre
You will explore the back-stage and on-stage disciplines of theatre. With a strong emphasis on personal creativity, the course provides a unique view of performance and production. It is a rewarding alternative to the traditional ‘A’ Level route. Equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels, it links theoretical preparation in lectures and workshops with practical classes.
Based on the idea of repertory theatre, students undertake public performances and musical/dance showcases. Students have been prize winners in the Northern Ireland Inter College Performing Arts Competitions.
The course is based in the Foyle Theatre complete with dressing rooms, costume store, stage craft and property workshops. AV equipment are of the highest professional standard. Whether working back-stage or performing onstage, you will gain an invaluable insight into the world of theatre and develop professional skills in both public performance and technical support.
Mondays, 19 May, 16 June, 21 July, 6.30-8pm | £2 per session | 18-25
Do you love writing poetry? Want to expand your knowledge of the art form? Our monthly Poetry Writing Drop-In is the perfect place to explore your work in a supportive environment with fellow writers and experienced tutors. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, everyone is welcome at these inclusive sessions.
What you get
Meet the tutors
Monday 19 May: Talia Randall is a multi-award winning audio producer, poet and performer. Talia’s poetry books include, ‘Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone’ and ‘Eighty Two’ (Broken Sleep Books). Talia’s audio work includes the podcast series ‘Blossom Trees and Burnt-Out Cars’, one of Pod Bible’s ‘Best podcasts of the year’ and recommended by The Guardian.
Talia is also the creator of ‘What Words Are Ours?’ a poetry cabaret that features Deaf and hearing artists on the same stage.
Monday 16 June: Rachel Long founded Octavia Poetry Collective for Women of Colour, which was housed at the Southbank Centre, in London, from 2015 to 2020. Her debut collection, My Darling from the Lions (Picador, U.K, 2020 / Tin House, US, 2021) was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, The Costa Book Award, The Rathbones Folio Prize, the Jhalak Prize Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour, and The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award.
Monday 21 July: Cecilia Knapp is a poet and novelist and the Young People’s Laureate for London 2020/2021. She was shortlisted for the 2022 Forward prize for best single poem. She is the winner of the 2021 Ruth Rendell award and has been shortlisted for the Rebecca Swift Women’s prize. Her debut poetry collection Peach Pig was published by Corsair in 2022 and was the Observer’s poetry book of the month for October. Her poems have appeared in The Financial Times, Granta and The White Review. She curated the anthology Everything is Going to be alright: Poems for When You Really Need Them, published by Trapeze in 2021. Her debut novel Little Boxes is published by The Borough Press. In 2023, Little Boxes was longlisted for The Authors Club Best First Novel Award. Cecilia teaches poetry in a number of settings and is the lead tutor of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective.
Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?
No, this drop-in is open to all levels of experience.
How to join
This is a drop in session which means there’s no need to book beforehand, just arrive and pay £2 at the front desk.
Please note spaces are limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Booking opens 30 minutes beforehand (6pm), and we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to secure a space, sign up and pay.
I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…
If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.
I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.
Wednesdays, 7 May - 16 July, 6.45 - 8.30pm | £2 per session | 18-25
Looking for a space to create and explore performance? This weekly drop-in is for people who want to keep practising theatre and movement without having to commit to a full course.
Each week will focus on a different topic to spark ideas for work you might want to develop further outside of the sessions. Each session is stand-alone, so you can come to as many or as few as you like and still gain valuable skills.
Topics covered in each session include (subject to change):
What you get
Meet the tutors
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. In addition to 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! Some sessions will include featured artists who are experienced in script writing, comedy and more.
Do you 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 which means there’s no need to book beforehand, just arrive and pay £2 at the front desk.
Please note spaces are limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Booking opens from 6pm and we recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes early to secure a space, sign up and pay.
I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…
If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.
I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.
