The European Reminiscence Network announces a new training course and apprenticeship scheme in reminiscence arts in dementia care - in partnership with the University of Greenwich.
This 2-day training course and 4-month apprenticeship scheme will appeal to theatre and performance practitioners working within:
An interest and/or experience in positive approaches in dementia care is recommended.
Study Production Arts (Design Realisation For Events, Stage and Screen) at University Centre Leeds
Launch your backstage career with our Production Arts Foundation Degree specialising in Design Realisation for Events, Stage & Screen. This course will train you in all aspects of prop making, scenic construction, painting and costume.
Our amazing facilities are sponsored by EPH Creative ensuring you will have access to great tools and industry expertise. Work placements and access to their stock for productions are often available.
An exciting partnership with Leeds Heritage Theatres means you will have lessons in venues such as City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Grand Theatre getting hands on with staging and flying systems.
You will work alongside professionals and other students from The School of Creative Arts and Leeds Conservatoire collaborating on a variety of events and productions.
Study Production Arts (Technical Theatre & Stage Management) at University Centre Leeds
Launch your backstage career with our Production Arts Foundation Degree specialising in Technical Theatre and Stage Management. This course will train you in all aspects of lighting, sound, video, and stage management.
Our amazing facilities are sponsored by AC Entertainment Technologies ensuring you will be trained on the latest equipment with brands such as ETC, Allen & Heath, Chroma-Q, and Martin Audio installed in our 200 capacity venue.
An exciting partnership with Leeds Heritage Theatres means you will be trained by industry professionals during lessons in venues such as City Varieties Music Hall and Leeds Grand Theatre getting hands on with lighting, sound and flying systems.
Zoo Co is keen to introduce more deaf and/or disabled people to the practicalities of being a Trustee with an arts organisation
We recognise that volunteer Trusteeships aren't always accessible to deaf and disabled people, so we've set up this programme as an experiment in changing that.
We'd like to offer two people the chance to observe each of our next two Board meetings, supported by our new Board Support Worker.
£100 per Board meeting (approx 0.5 days of work across 2 weeks, per Board date)
Dates: 6th May 6-8PM and 12th Aug 6-8PM
Location: Central London - meetings are usually held at the National Theatre (Central London) in person, though people can join remotely as needed.
You can apply to observe both meetings, or just one (ie. between 2 and 4 people will be selected to take part in this work). Please indicate in your application which dates you’re able to do.
We hope the Studio will be a home for playwrights of all levels of experience, helping us to connect and making a range of opportunities accessible in a joined-up, sustained writing package.
If you become a member of the Studio (it’s completely free!) you can access:
Study from anywhere in the world. Delivered through blended or fully online learning, this one-year programme will help you shape your creative identity, develop critical thinking skills and build a sustainable career in the performing and production arts
This one-year, practice-led, modular programme for creative graduates will evolve your practice and enhance employability in a world-leading performing and production arts education environment.
As contemporary creative artists often work across and beyond the traditional boundaries of artistic disciplines, the focus will be on bespoke, individual learning.
You will engage in critical inquiry to identify meaningful goals and develop essential knowledge, skills and attitudes for success in your artistic journey.
Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to build a professional network and receive support to critically engage with your practice in order to transform your creative identity.
It will also help you enhance your skills for freelance work, employment with creative agencies or further academic study, while expanding your professional network.
This is a flexible programme, where you’ll work alongside RCS lecturers and industry experts, as well as our network of national and international partners.
The MA is designed to integrate with your existing arts practice and includes a significant amount of student-led learning. It will be complemented by intensive residencies at the beginning and end of the programme, as well as online delivery, one-to-one support, and peer group learning.
This course will provide you with the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and supportive. It will offer you an excellent opportunity to develop all-round and transferable skills in all aspect of the make-up industry.
You will explore SFX, Prosthetics, Stage Make-Up and Hair, Period Make-Up and Hair, Body Art, Fashion and Fantasy. Alongside these specialisms you will also work on both small and large scale productions throughout the year, such as musicals and plays to design and realise the make-up and hair designs.
This will support your experience and expertise when planning and executing your Final Major Project, where you take on ownership and responsibility of managing the success of a collaborative performance.
ABTT's Apprenticeship Network is free to join!
The purpose of this group is to:
This group in open to current, future and past Apprentices.
Have you watched Glastonbury on TV or been to a live festival? Or how about a venue to watch a band or some theatre? Have you been to a fancy hotel for a wedding or function? All of these events, plus many more, are planned, set up, and run by professionals working in a wide range of jobs.
MUTI provides accessible pathways into dynamic careers in Events and Live Arts through paid apprenticeships training with top-end employers in the South West region.
Two types of apprenticeships are currently available:
If you would like to know more about MUTI's training and apprenticeships please contact them through the webpage linked below.
These pathways are tailored for emerging Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Designers, Lighting Designers, Stage Managers, Wardrobe Assistants and Technicians aged 16 to 23 who are in training or recently graduated from Higher Education.
Applications are open for 2025. There is £25 application fee which gives access to preparatory online sessions, offering skill building and group mentorship. Following these sessions you will have the opportunity to apply for a specific role on a production.
