Will your next job be backstage?
The Technical Academy is your chance to experience working behind the scenes in theatre and live events. Successful applicants will be offered a grant so there are no financial barriers to stop people taking part.
Ever considered a career working in technical production? Want to find out what it’s all about?
The Technical Academy is hands-on production training for people with little or no experience, taught by the technicians who do it every day.
If you’re 18+ and live in London, our three-week training programme could be your next step towards a brand new career. Everyone is welcome.
Find out about the range of work that happens backstage in creative venues – from building stages, rigging lights and setting up drum kits, to designing sound, lighting and audio visual effects. The Technical Academy is your chance to learn the basics, see how technicians work, and discover the need-to-knows for getting work in the industry.
Southbank Centre offers a grant – which we process in instalments – to help Technical Academy participants take part. We will also give you lunch on training days and cover your travel costs (London travel zones 1 – 6) to the Southbank Centre and to our partner venues that you visit on the programme.
The Southbank Centre provides:
A festival of original new work by 18 to 30-year-olds
London Bubble Theatre is calling out for 6 underrepresented, early career artists or groups, aged 18 to 30 and providing them with space to develop their own work.
All you need is an idea or piece in its early stages of development and a team in place.
We will provide you with free rehearsal space and technical support for an end-of-week sharing so that your work can get the feedback you need.
For more information about Make Space and how to apply please visit the webpage linked below.
This autumn, we’re presenting a free 5-week workshop series on stage writing led by our Resident Artist, Misha Duncan-Barry.
We’ll also explore connections to Black History Month, drawing inspiration from both contemporary and historical figures to generate new works.
Open to writers of all backgrounds, whether you’re a beginner, a student, or an experienced writer, this course is designed for you. Whether you have an idea for a play, monologue, or scene you’ll have the time and space to create during the workshop. We especially encourage those from under-represented communities to apply.
Please note that by booking your ticket for 21 September, this also registers you for all the subsequent workshops.
Applications are now open for our brand new playwriting group
Do you want to create new stories for the stage?
Are you a first-time writer or an early-career playwright with no more than two plays produced?
Do you have a passion for storytelling, a talent with words and an interest in writing for the stage?
We are inviting applications for a six-week paid internship at the London Palladium.
This is a fantastic entry level opportunity for someone who has recently left school or college and is looking for hands-on training. You will work full-time at the London Palladium for six weeks, mentored by the backstage teams and receiving support from Masterclass. During this six-week internship you will observe and practise skills needed to pursue a career backstage in theatre. You will gain insight into many roles backstage, from carpentry to lighting, sound to automation, with the opportunity to learn about career options from a range of people already in the theatre industry. You will also receive a workplace reference for future employment.
This is an entry level role, intended for a school- or college-leaver, and therefore suitable for people who have no formal theatre training. However, we do want candidates with some skills in carpentry / woodwork or electrics or sound.
This internship is a development and learning opportunity for those who are interested in exploring the options for a backstage theatre career.
Key Information
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 22 September 2024
Interviews: mid October
Start date: 4 November 2024
End date: 15 December 2024
Job Location: Central London
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Salary: National Minimum Wage
The BSO Young Associates is a seven-month music leader training programme for 18-26 year olds under-represented in the arts. It will provide a career springboard for three talented young people to develop skills in music leading through practical experience, training and mentoring. No music leading experience required – we’re looking for potential!
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is looking for people with the potential to be a great communicator, connect with people from different backgrounds, and take their musical and creative skills to the next level. To apply to be a BSO Young Associate you must:
The Criterion Theatre Trust welcomes thousands of visitors each year to our productions, as well as to a variety of other events including showcases, workshops and readings.
This training scheme is aimed at an individual who has an interest in a career in theatre front of house management, operations of a theatre or arts venue. They may already have experience as a front of house team member but this is not essential. The ideal candidate will be wishing to gather experience and qualifications to be able to progress in a career in theatre management.
This six-month training scheme will involve on the job training working with our Theatre
Managers in a busy theatre environment.
At the end of the six months the trainee will have:
This traineeship is part of our Careers in the Arts Project in collaboration with Corn Exchange Newbury and offers a great opportunity for anyone aged 18 to 25 who may or may not have previously considered a career in the arts.
Our Community Access Trainee will be based at The Watermill Theatre, working with the Outreach team to engage our local community through our outreach and access programme, and also collaborating with our Marketing department to promote, celebrate and increase the number of people accessing the work.
Previous qualifications and/or experience in this industry is not essential - this role will suit candidates who prefer to learn through experience.
You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified Commis Chef.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
Calling all East London and Sussex based young musicians! Are you aged 18 to 25 years old? Would you like to have a career in music that includes working in community settings with early years children and/or families?
Soundcastle’s Sparking Change Programme runs from October 2024 to March 2025 and is an opportunity to build up your CV, widen your industry network, develop your practical skills and learn how to get your own project ideas off the ground.
We are particularly keen to share this programme with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those who may have experienced barriers in accessing training or professional development opportunities.
We are offering a £600 bursary to successful applicants who complete the full programme.
Please ensure your submission is with us by 12pm on Wednesday 18 September.
