Clear your schedule, and sound the alarms, TheatreCraft is back bigger and better than before! This autumn, ready yourself to get stuck in at the UK’s largest FREE off-stage theatre careers event. TheatreCraft will be taking over the Royal Opera House and venues across the West End on Friday 6th November 2026.

Whether you’re dreaming of a career in theatre and don’t know where to start, or you’re an experienced professional wanting to expand your skills and your network, TheatreCraft is the event for you!

What to Expect at TheatreCraft 2026

At TheatreCraft you will have the chance to:

Discover the World of Off-Stage Roles

Theatre is more than just what happens on stage, and TheatreCraft is here to highlight the many vital roles that bring a production to life. On the day, you can explore careers in:

Whether you want to pursue a technical career, or a creative role is calling your name, there’s something for everyone at TheatreCraft!

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Mark your calendars, booking for TheatreCraft is open on the 19th October! Stay tuned and sign up to our newsletter (if you haven’t already) to be kept up to date with all things TheatreCraft. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, network and find your place in the world of theatre!

Get ready to step beyond the curtain and discover the magic that makes theatre happen. We can’t wait to see you there!

Gain practical insights into the business of theatre through this series of digestible digital sessions. Turn your passion into your profession.

Fundamentals:ONLINE is a series of online webinars for all young theatre-makers looking to upskill and learn more about the practical ‘business of theatre’ from a host of industry professionals.  

Whether you are looking to lay the groundwork and grow your understanding of how to establish a career in the arts or gain some valuable insights from people who have already done so, these webinars will explore key areas important to any emerging artist creating grassroots theatre and trying to make their way.

Session Topics:

  1. Producing for You: Getting Things Off the Ground with David Hewitson – 30 September
  2. Finding the Finances: Where and How to Approach Funding with Conner Milliken – 14 October
  3. Marketing & Audiences: Not What You Sell but How You Sell It with Shelley Middler – 4 November

Key Information:

For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!

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Click the Opportunity Info link below to find a youth theatre near you. Search by adding a location, organisation name, age range, activity or region into the search bars.

Through in-house productions, industry based placements and hands-on training, you’ll learn all relevant skills relating to the work of the production technician in theatre, events, and other areas of the entertainment industry.

Course overview

With technology at its core, this course offers practical, hands-on training in a variety of high-end lighting, sound, and video systems – skills that are in high demand for the theatre, events, film and television industries in Wales and across the rest of the UK.

You’ll have classes given by leading professionals operating at the top of their field, alongside several production placements, both based at the College and with our industry partners here in Wales.

With your placements, developing your expertise for a technical career in the creative industries is only one part of it. These experiences will also help you to build communication and team working skills that are essential to thriving in collaborative environments.

After graduation, you could take on roles such as a production electrician, lighting technician or programmer, sound and system engineer, video operator or programmer, among many more.

Why study this course?

  • All but two of the modules are designed to replicate the experience of work-based learning. You’ll work with state-of-the-art entertainment industry technology such as, but not limited to, automated lighting and consoles, digital sound systems, video projection and production electrics.
  • You’ll train with a team of staff who are highly skilled industry professionals. They offer you not only first-rate teaching in current best practices, but mentorship and networking opportunities as well.
  • For your placements within the second year at the College, you’ll have a lead production role, under the supervision and guidance of a senior technician, working with the various technical teams (video, lighting, sound) during the fit up of Richard Burton Theatre Company productions.
  • Throughout your training, you’ll work alongside staff from the design and stage-management departments and interact with students from across the College’s performing arts courses. These collaborations will help you to develop an understanding of and empathy of the other fields of practice within the creative arts.
  • Your external placement will take place with one of our leading industry partners, such as the Welsh National Opera, Stage Sound Services, Figure of Eight Events or Sherman Theatre. This opportunity not only gives you practical, real-world experience, but it also allows you to meet and create a network of contacts within the industry.
  • For up to three years after you complete your course, you have the option to ‘top up’ your qualification. You can do this by completing an additional year of study to gain a level 6 qualification as part of our BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre.
  • You’ll have talks from, and get to meet, industry professionals from a range of different disciplines, who are regularly invited to speak here at the College – giving you a chance to widen your professional network in readiness for your life after graduation.
  • You’ll take part in visits to local theatre companies, giving you a feel for what the industry is really like. On occasion, when major productions visit Cardiff, we’ll try to arrange visits to the production and organise a tour or talk for your cohort.

Through work experience and hands-on training, you’ll learn how to plan, draught, construct and install sets to a professional standard whilst working on our numerous public productions.

Course overview

Work placements and hands-on training in our workshops are at the centre of this specialist course that focuses on building sets for theatrical productions.

From day one in our state-of-the-art workshops at Llanishen Studios, you’ll learn fundamental construction techniques in carpentry, metalwork and welding. But you’ll also delve into using digital tools that are essential in set construction, such as SketchUp and Auto Cad, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment.

Following your workshop training, you’ll then become more familiar with the theatre environment, learning basic skills in access equipment, rigging and flying systems. You’ll also gain greater insight into the roles and duties of relevant team members and become involved in the load-in and fit-up of productions here at the College.

The bulk of this course, which is the only one of its kind in the UK, consists of work placements – some of which will be held at the College. The others will take place externally with our professional partners, which are some of the largest and most prestigious companies from the TV, film and theatrical industries in Wales and the UK.

In our welcoming creative environment, you’ll build all the professional, practical and technical skills you need to secure a construction technician role after graduation – a position that’s highly in demand.

Why study this course?

  • Your skills will be in demand – there’s currently a shortage of suitably qualified entry-level technicians in the stage and screen industries.
  • You’ll be guided by expert practitioners who are currently working in today’s industry. They offer you not only first-rate teaching, but mentorship and networking opportunities as well.
  • Your cohort is small – so you’ll receive a very high level of individual support and attention during your course.
  • We’ve partnered with some of the largest companies in the UK, who offer our students professional work placements, these include Welsh National Opera, Cardiff Theatrical Services, Bay Productions, Wild Creations, and Bad Wolf.
  • You’ll take on increasingly high levels of responsibility for creating and installing stage sets for our in-house productions, including opera and musical theatre. You’ll take on the role of construction leader in at least one of your placements. As part of this work, you’ll follow the design process, work with the designer to produce the required construction drawings, lead the construction and the final fit-up of the set.
  • You’ll be based at our large and superbly equipped workshops at Llanishen Studios, which are the largest and best equipped of any competitive conservatoire.
  • At the end of the two-year course, you'll have the option to ‘top-up’ your qualification and receive a BA (Hons) in Design for Performance by completing an additional year of study specialising in scenic construction.
  • Alongside your placements, you’ll have evening classes at the College to help you develop commercial and financial awareness, as well as project management communications and leadership skills.
  • Collaboration runs through everything we do here. You’ll train alongside other design and stage-management students, as well as those studying our performing arts courses. This kind of work helps you to develop an understanding and empathy of other creative arts disciplines – but it also helps you to build partnerships that can last long after you graduate.

In this work placement centred course, you’ll learn how to create stage sets, backdrops and props for public performances, television and film.

Course overview

Our industry-led course will give you all the skills you need to create stage sets, backdrops and props for public performances and work on major television and film projects.

Guided by a team of staff who are experienced professionals, you’ll learn all the main workshop practices of the stage and screen industries.

These practices include fundamental painting and texturing techniques, prop making, metalwork and how to use tools and other relevant equipment – such as core computer skill training (specialising in fusion360 and Auto Cad), which will allow you to operate laser cutters, 3D printers and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment.

You’ll then put your newfound knowledge into practice, where you’ll have several work placements – both in College productions and with our industry partners, who create sets and props for some of the country’s biggest productions.

The only course of its kind outside London, it provides a welcoming, safe environment where you can experiment and really push your creative boundaries. You’ll emerge as a specialist in your discipline, ready to flourish in this ever-changing, demanding industry.

Why study this course?

  • You’ll gain an understanding of the techniques, crafts, structures and working methods used in today’s industry. This includes both metal fabrication and carpentry.
  • You’ll train with a team of staff who are highly skilled industry professionals. They offer you not only first-rate teaching, but mentorship and networking opportunities as well.
  • Most of this two-year course focuses on using your skills in a variety of different settings – both in College productions and in placements with our industry partners.
  • These industry partners are companies who work with some of the largest and most prestigious theatres in the UK and abroad. Our partners and supporters include Theatr Clwyd, The Bakehouse Factory, Welsh National Opera, Cardiff Theatrical Services, Bay Productions, Wild Creations, and Bad Wolf.
  • You’ll work alongside other students from our design and stage management departments and interact with those from across our performing arts courses.
  • In at least one of your work placements, you’ll take on the role of scenic arts leader for a production performed here at the College. This role will see you following the design process, working with the designer to produce the necessary costings and paint samples, as well as overseeing and guiding BA and MA Design students on their production placements.
  • Our strong ties with industry also means that your training reflects the latest best practice in TV, film and stage. These partnerships also allow you to easily build a network of contacts, which is crucial to laying the groundwork for a successful career in the arts sector.
  • Our workshop facilities are the largest and best equipped of any competitive conservatoire – and you’ll be working on the same equipment as those specialists in the industry.
  • We keep the cohort numbers small so you’ll get lots of individual support throughout your course.
  • You’ll also develop your leadership and management abilities, giving you the confidence to thrive in a professional environment after you graduate.
  • After you complete your course, you'll have the option ‘top up’ your qualification. You can do this by completing an additional year of study to gain a level 6 qualification as part of our BA (Hons) Design for Performance degree.

Performing, composing and collaborating are at the heart of our jazz training at Wales’s national conservatoire, equipping you with the skills and experience to build a career in music.

Inspired by the ever-changing needs of the jazz performer and composer, this four-year BMus (Hons) Jazz course covers the main performance disciplines associated with the genre: vocal, instrumental and composition. You will study alongside some of the UK’s best jazz musicians as part of your personalised, one-to-one tuition and group classes.

 

 

At Wales’s national conservatoire, you’ll train alongside some of the industry’s best to become a composer of diverse musical styles, from full-scale orchestral works to abstract electronic music. With our four-year BMus (Hons) Music – Composition programme, you’ll explore a wide variety of musical forms, practices, techniques, using this knowledge to inspire your creative practice and find your compositional voice.

Why choose the BMus Composition course at RWCMD?

Train at one of the best music conservatoires in the UK
RWCMD is widely regarded as one of the UK's top places to study music. Our BMus (Hons) Composition course offers outstanding one-to-one tuition alongside rigorous training and performance opportunities to help you succeed in the music industry.

World-class tuition from renowned industry professionals
You’ll have a combination of weekly one-to-one and group tuition, known as ‘principal study’. You’ll work with specialist tutors who are composers in notated music and creative music technology. They bring years of professional expertise, and all remain active in the creative industries. They offer not just technical guidance, but also mentorship and valuable insight into the professional world of music.

Training to suit your interests and goals
As you progress through your course, you'll be able to focus increasingly on instrumental composition, or on creative music technology, or both. You’ll study subjects such as orchestration and arranging, electronic music, conducting, interactive applications and coding, music for film and TV, and live electronic music performance.

Professional experience and industry links
Our strong partnerships with leading arts organisations and world-renowned opera companies and orchestras in Cardiff, including Welsh National Opera and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Experience schemes and placements are open to you to apply as an undergraduate music student, helping you build connections and practical insight into life as a working musician.

A creative, collaborative conservatoire community
You can collaborate with students from across the College, from acting to design, building the skills and confidence to work creatively across different art forms.

Study in a dynamic arts centre environment
RWCMD is a working arts centre in the heart of Cardiff, home to an internationally recognised public performance programme. Each year the College welcomes acclaimed artists from across the globe, and you’ll be encouraged to attend as many events as possible – either for free or at a discounted student rate.

Live in Wales' capital city
Cardiff is a friendly, affordable, and creative place to live. As a student, you’ll be part of a thriving music and arts scene, with major venues on your doorstep and chances to get involved in performances, community outreach, and professional events.

What you'll study – BMus course structure

This music course offers a choice of specialist modules for students who want to pursue a career in music composition. Working within a range of ensemble settings, you’ll produce original orchestrations or compositions and learn all the professional skills needed for live performance and recording.

Your principal study encompasses performance classes, practical classes, workshops, studio sessions, lectures, seminars, group projects and chances to take part in work experience.

Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following skills in classes and one-to-one tutorials:

  • advanced harmony; counterpoint; orchestration; arranging; score engraving; conducting; analysis; improvisation; choral singing; understanding different styles of composition
  • recording; mixing; mastering; creating a composition within a virtual environment; midi; synthesis; plunderphonics; filming; editing; and coding

You’ll choose from a wide selection of modules that will help you forge a music career that suits your preferences and ambitions. And if you’re not sure what life after graduation will look like at this point, we'll support you and give you the space to work that out. We’ve also built in regular assessment into your training, creating an ongoing ‘dialogue’ that’s vital to helping you grow and develop as an artist.

Connect with communities
You’ll engage with diverse audiences and share your work with communities throughout Wales. This might include community performances, schools’ music workshops, educational outreach and other community-based projects.

Discover an inclusive selection of music
In our society and music classes, you’ll examine how music has been used to drive social change, examining the key factors that led to the creation of diverse repertoires. Exploring a more inclusive range of music, you’ll study works by LGBTIQA+ artists, as well as Black, Asian and ethnically diverse composers and artists.

Become an ethically minded and self-aware artist
You’ll also be supported to develop your own ethical and sustainable working practices, helping you build awareness, professionalism and communication skills for the career path you’d like to follow after you graduate.

Over the course of your degree, you’ll need to complete 180 credits at level 4, 180 at level 5 and 120 at level 6 to graduate with a BMus (Hons) Music degree, validated by the University of South Wales.

This four-year conservatoire course offers professional music training with one-to-one tuition and real-world performance experience in outstanding facilities. Designed for vocalists and instrumentalists, the course develops your artistry and technique, preparing you for a wide range of music careers in today’s music industry.

 

Why choose the BMus at RWCMD?

Train at one of the UK’s top music conservatoires
RWCMD is widely regarded as one of the best places to study music in the UK. Our BMus (Hons) Music course offers world-class one-to-one tuition alongside professional training designed to prepare you for a sustainable career in the music industry.

Specialist tuition from industry leaders
You’ll receive weekly one-to-one and group lessons in your main area of study, known as your 'principal study'. Our tutors include internationally acclaimed performers, composers, conductors, and principal players from major orchestras and ensembles. They offer not just technical guidance but also mentorship and valuable insight into the professional world of music.

Performance-focused training from day one
From the moment you arrive, you’ll take part in performances – in concerts, ensembles, opera productions, and masterclasses. These experiences are a core part of your training, helping you develop as a confident, adaptable performer.

Professional experience and industry links
Our strong partnerships with leading arts organisations and world-renowned opera companies and orchestras in Cardiff, including Welsh National Opera and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Experience schemes and placements are open to you to apply as an undergraduate music student, helping you build connections and practical insight into life as a working musician.

A creative, collaborative conservatoire community
You can collaborate with students from across the College, from acting to design, building the skills and confidence to work creatively across different art forms.

Study in a dynamic arts centre environment
RWCMD is a working arts centre in the heart of Cardiff, home to an internationally recognised public performance programme. Each year the College welcomes acclaimed artists from across the globe, and you’ll be encouraged to attend as many events as possible – either for free or at a discounted student rate.

Live in Wales' capital city
Cardiff is a friendly, affordable, and creative place to live. As a student, you will be part of a thriving music and arts scene, with major venues on your doorstep and chances to get involved in performances, community outreach, and professional events.

What you’ll study – BMus course structure

Our music course takes you on an exploration of artistic development, with practical training and experiences closely connected to today’s music industries.

As part of your bespoke training, you’ll take part in individual and group lessons, performance classes and masterclasses with some of the industry’s most acclaimed performers. You will also participate in the choral project and a broad range of ensemble and orchestral activities. These are supported by key professional studies modules, specifically designed to develop every aspect of your musicianship and help you prepare for your future career.

You can explore a broad range of musical genres – including classical, Welsh traditional, jazz and contemporary repertoires – as well as keep up to date with the ever-changing aspects and exciting new opportunities of the music industry.

Connect with communities
You’ll have opportunities to engage with diverse audiences and share your work with communities throughout Wales. This might include community performances, schools’ music workshops, educational outreach and other community-based projects.

Discover an inclusive selection of music
In our Music and Society modules, you’ll examine how music has been used to drive social change, examining the key factors that led to the creation of diverse repertoires. Exploring a more inclusive range of music, you can choose to study works by LGBTIQA+ artists, as well as composers and artists from the global majority.

Become an ethically minded and self-aware artist
You’ll also be supported to develop your own ethical and sustainable working practices, helping you build awareness, professionalism and communication skills for the career path you’d like to follow when you graduate.

Over the course of your degree, you’ll need to complete 180 credits at level 4, 180 at level 5, and 120 at level 6 to graduate with a BMus (Hons) Music degree, validated by the University of South Wales.

Masterclass (part of the Get Into Theatre family) is seeking applications for a Wardrobe & WHAM Intern. This is an exciting development opportunity for someone with early-career experience in garment making and maintenance, and / or with experience of wigs, styling and barbering, who wishes to develop their skills and build a career in theatre Wardrobe and / or WHAM.    

Not sure what job this internship could lead to? Check out a full list of backstage careers here.  

Key Information:

Who Should Apply: 

We're looking for candidates who:

We particularly welcome and encourage candidates from backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the offstage workforce, although we regret that due to the nature of the venue there is no step-free access.  

Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25 and residing in select London boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates. To check your borough, click here.  

* Applicants aged 30+ are welcome to apply if they have faced exceptional obstacles to progression. If you are 30+ and looking to apply, please email info@masterclass.org.uk  for the application form. 

With thanks to Eleanor Lloyd Productions for making this opportunity possible.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Masterclass office by email: info@masterclass.org.uk 

For more information and to apply, click the the Opportunity Info link below! Here, log in to your account and apply via your members' area.

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