The Stage's annual How to Choose Your Drama School supplement is back and bigger than ever!
This free digital guide features advice and tips on everything from choosing what and where to study, to making the most of your drama school experience when you get there, courtesy of some of theatre's brightest stars, as well as a major industry survey on the state of drama training.
To read this advice, click the Opportunity Info link below.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications for the 10,000 Black Interns Programme - Summer 2027 are officially open!
About the Foundation:
The 10,000 Interns Foundation is a leading UK charity creating access to the world of work for underrepresented students and graduates through internships, training and mentoring - working with employers to expand the definition of opportunity.
Launched in 2020 as the 100 Black Interns project, the initiative grew into The 10,000 Interns Foundation. By 2025, it had created more than 10,000 paid internship opportunities for young Black talent across 35+ sectors, working with 1,300+ organisations.
Today, the Foundation is transforming life-changing access into long-term success, nurturing future leaders through its alumni programme, expanding its training programme and working closely with partners to ensure merit is measured by ability, not access to systems built unequally.
About the Programme:
The 10,000 Black Interns programme works alongside employers' existing recruitment routes to create access to paid internship opportunities for Black students and graduates.
For Summer 2027, applicants can explore:
Applicants also have access to training and development throughout the journey, including pre-application support, interview preparation and pre-internship training.
Industry-specific sessions provide further insight into different sectors, roles and career pathways. Applicants can access many of these opportunities whether or not they ultimately secure an internship.
Deadline: Applications close 1 November 2026.
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Apprentices from across the sector, including from RBO and National Theatre, share their experiences and advice with attendees. Come hear how what an apprenticeship is really like and bring any questions you might have, chaired by National Theatre’s Skills Centre.
This session will be hosted by Apprentices from National Theatre, RSC, Theatre People, Creative Alliance, and Chichester College Group
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained, where the masks and puppets are created, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage.
This session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Go behind the scenes with leading West End and Broadway theatre producer, Sonia Friedman Productions. Learn how the Production, Marketing, Sales, Development, Finance, Business Affairs and Administration teams bring large-scale shows like Paddington and Stranger Things, and limited runs like 1536 and The Lives of Others to the stage.
This session will be hosted by the team at Sonia Friedman Productions.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Curious about careers available in theatre? Meet industry professionals from various departments over tea or coffee to get real insights into their day-to-day work. Whether you’re interested in production, marketing, ticketing, technical, or any other field, ask your questions directly and learn how to kickstart or develop your career. While we will contact bookers to ascertain your specific area of interest and do our best to involve someone from your preferred department, we cannot guarantee this due to staff availability.
This session is hosted by the team at Jamie Wilson Productions.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
This introductory workshop covers the fundamentals of prop making, prop management, and show cueing, offering an accessible entry point into Backstage work.
This session will be hosted by Emily Bull, Senior Stage Management Tutor at Mountview
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join the Stage Management team of Oh, Mary! to call a short sequence from the play and learn about on-stage scene changes in blackout conditions.
This session will be hosted by Wyn Williams, Deputy Stage Manager of Oh, Mary!.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
The main stage at the Royal Opera House is one of the busiest in Europe, as it runs a repertoire of Ballet and Opera with over 300 performances a year on this spectacular stage. The stage has one of only two such systems in the world for changing the scenery and an army of people change over between productions twice a day. We invite you to watch the crews at work, who will talk you through what is happening whilst the impressive machinery and teams are in action, readying the stage for the evening’s performance
This session is hosted by the stage team at the Royal Ballet & Opera.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join this tour high above the Royal Opera House stage, where their Flys Team keep the whole stage moving and enables ROH to show multiple productions at a time on our main stage. Flys operators at ROH no longer use ropes and stops, but the highly advanced Tait system enables them to run a show at the touch of a button. Learn the art of flying with our experts.
This session is hosted by the production team at the Royal Ballet & Opera.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
