Experience the magic of pantomime from behind the scenes!
Discover the magic that goes into creating our award- winning pantomimes. From costumes and props to stage secrets, it will be a unique glimpse into the world of theatre.
Take a picture of yourself in our pantomime set, see out wonderful costumes up close as you enjoy an exclusive backstage tour.
Our backstage tours are suitable for all ages to enjoy.
Dates:
Friday 12 December - 3.30pm & 4.15pm
Sunday 14 December - 11.45am
Tour lasts a maximum of 40mins.
Please bear in mind that there is no step free access on theatre tours.
Looking to gain hands on experience of project and event coordination? Dive into the world of international contemporary dance, UK touring and audience / participant engagement with this 6-month traineeship.
The placement will provide skills development and practical experience, both in an office context and on the ground in venues or on tour. Working within our small and experienced team, you will make a meaningful contribution to and impact on Dance Consortium’s practical and creative outputs, alongside your own professional development. The trainee will be supported by and work directly with Dance Consortium’s core team. You will also benefit from working alongside key freelancers providing expertise in marketing, press, social media and tour management, making this an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and varied experience across departments / functions.
The administrative intern will have weekly in-person contact with the team, with remote support continuing throughout the week. There will also be the opportunity to attend performances, workshops and other events across our tour venues. As such, some evening / weekend work may be required but also to be discussed and agreed. Travel expenses beyond the town / city where the individual is based will be reimbursed, and travel/accommodation related to attending Dance Consortium events/touring will be provided.
This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.
This role is part-funded by the Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.
Work alongside industry specialists as you develop your skills and abilities through the three essential disciplines: Acting, Dance and Singing. Collaborate, create and gain performance experience from full scale musicals to a graduate showcase.
With this musical theatre course you’ll become a confident, creative and self-motivated individual, ready to break into the industry.
The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers emerging creatives grants of up to £3,000 to make their ideas happen.
What is the NextGen Fund for?
Who is the NextGen Fund for?
We are recruiting 10 new emerging artists from in and around Birmingham, to take on the delivery of our shows going forward, as lead actors and understudies. We are looking for individuals interested in freelance careers within the arts and schools in Birmingham. Must have acting/performance ability - no formal training needed! This project is funded by Arts Council England.
The Play House is committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, of different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities. Please contact us should you have any access requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to apply or attend an interview.
Our recruitment process is open to all, but we are particularly keen to hear from applicants who may have faced racism, discrimination and/or cultural barriers due to their ethnicity, disability or D/deafness, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our team and the wider theatre sector.
Submissions now open for our Extraordinary Stories Season!
Seven Dials Playhouse operates on a six-season per year model with three themed seasons. Our programming team is open to proposals for shows in each season via our submissions form for each of our theatre spaces below.
Submissions open for each season 6 months in advance and will remain open for a 30 day period only.
Journey to a world where the impossible becomes reality.
This season, we’re inviting artists to transport us into the beyond, the stories we turn to when reality feels limiting. Adventure to magical mystical lands, or explore the surreal and sublime. From mythical adaptations to original tales, far-out futures to universes unlike our own - the only limit is your imagination. Leave behind the everyday and venture with us into the extraordinary.
Our Extraordinary Stories season will run from February - March 2026. To apply, please fill out the form below by 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025. We can't wait to hear from you!
As a Technical Theatre Apprentice, you will work under the supervision of the Heads of Stage and Electrics to support the construction, rehearsal, and execution of live performances.
You will gain practical experience and training across a variety of technical disciplines, including carpentry, rigging, operating stage machinery, scenic work, lighting installation, maintenance, and show operation. This dual-department role will give you a comprehensive foundation in both stagecraft and electrics, preparing you to support all technical aspects of a production from pre-show setup to final curtain.
Calling all emerging Kent based movement performers
Dante or Die site-specific theatre company are hiring a trainee performer. For this position they are looking for an emerging movement based performer living in or from Kent, with an interest in site-specific work. The sucessful applicant will go on tour with the company's new show in Spring 2026.
You must live in or be from Kent and be 18+ years old. We welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds.
Role Overview: The cleaner is a busy role within the production. The audience is a fly on the wall but in very close proximity and the cleaner sometimes needs to move ‘right through them’. They have a magical realist effect on all of the characters they encounter. The role is physical and non-verbal. It requires someone with precision, and the ability to flip between physical comedy and tenderness quickly.
Do you want to go to drama school? Do you want to receive professional actor training? If that's an emphatic yes, Elevate Ensemble could be the programme for you!
Elevate Ensemble is a vibrant, free acting programme for underrepresented young people aged 16–25. It offers expert training to help aspiring actors gain entry into drama school and build successful careers in the arts.
Running from November to April, Elevate Ensemble includes:
Graduates of the programme have gone on to secure places at prestigious institutions such as Mountview, LAMDA, ArtsEd, LIPA, Bristol School of Acting, East 15, and Drama Studio London.
If you are interested or know someone who is, fill out this form and book an audition.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
This September, The Quay Theatre is re-launching its Youth Theatre groups, providing weekly drama workshops for young people aged seven to 15 years.
The new groups provide an exciting opportunity for local young people to engage with the craft of theatre in a professional space, with a focus on all manner of acting skills, as well as collaboration and creative communication.
The aim is to give young people somewhere they can feel safe to explore their creative expression - and have plenty of fun too!
Attendees will also have the opportunity to perform in The Quay Theatre itself, taking full advantage of its extensive professional facilities. Their termly showcase will be fully kitted out with lights, sound, costumes and more – a great experience for budding creatives.
