Are you curious about how theatre really works behind the scenes? Interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 14 and 18? Then our free technical theatre programme could be for you!

Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to:

• Develop technical skills
• Discover routes into the industry
• Learn from top industry professionals about sound, lighting and stages

You do not need theatre or technical experience to join our Nationwide Young Technicians programme, just be curious about what goes on behind the scenes.

In weekly online Zoom workshops you will be introduced to the basics of technical theatre through demonstrations and practical activities.

This project is free to take part in.and runs on Tuesday evenings, 5pm - 8pm from Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Tuesday 24 March 2026. In order to apply you must be able to attend all of the sessions.

Who is this course for?

• You could be interested in theatre and don’t want to be on stage but are curious about what goes on backstage
• You might be thinking about a career in technical theatre
• You love sound tech, are interested in electrical engineering, editing, mixing, gaming, architecture, design and want to know more about how this works on stage
• You could be at school, college, in work, or not in education – everyone is welcome
• Places on this course are prioritised for those who live outside of London or are not able to access our in-person course. Applications for Young Technicians (our in-person course) will open in summer 2026.

We are committed to diversity and access by prioritising engaging young people that we recognise are currently underrepresented in technical theatre:

• Young people who identify as women and girls
• Young people who identify as trans and/or non-binary
• Young people from the Global Majority
• Young people from working class backgrounds
• Young people who identify as D/deaf or disabled

There are up to 50 places available on the course, priority will be given to those who show a passion for theatre and interest in backstage, especially those that identify with any of the underrepresented groups in the industry.

Are you aged 21-25? Do you live, work or study in Lambeth or Southwark? Are you interested in leadership within the Theatre industry?

If this sounds like something you are interested in, the application form to join our Artistic Leadership Lab is now LIVE! 

This five-week programme is designed for young people aged 21-25 who are passionate about theatre and keen to develop as future leaders. Focusing on leadership in the arts, participants will explore the core skills required to lead effectively, discover their own strengths and leadership style, and learn how to communicate and deliver a creative vision. Participants will gain practical insight into the steps involved in turning artistic ideas into reality whilst receiving 1-1 mentoring and the opportunity to pitch an idea to industry professionals.

On our programme you will: 

• Build your artistic confidence and develop core leadership skills essential for leading effectively within the arts and creative industries. 
• Discover your personal leadership style, gaining confidence in your strengths and identifying areas for growth. 
• Learn how to articulate and deliver a creative vision, from concept to realisation. 
• Receive 1-to-1 mentoring throughout the programme 
• The opportunity to pitch an idea to industry professionals, gaining practical insight and feedback from experienced theatre leaders. 

When: 

Please see below the key dates to take part in this programme. 

Wednesday 14th January 2026 – 18:00-20:30 
Wednesday 21st January 2026 – 18:00-20:30 
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 11:00-16:00 
Wednesday 4th February 2026 – 18:00-20:30 
Wednesday 11th February 2026 – 11:00-16:00 

A travel bursary is available for this programme. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

BADA is offering Branch Scholarships for the Spring 2026 semester, covering full tuition on our flagship London Theatre Program. These scholarships are open to candidates with UK residence and will be awarded competitively through an audition and interview process. This is an unparalleled opportunity for acting students to undertake 14 weeks of full-time professional theatre training for free, perfect as a bridge into studying in a UK or international theatre conservatoire, or as part of a portfolio of training.

The Branch Scholarships will cover full tuition fees, as well as theatre tickets and social events. Scholars will be responsible for their own accommodation, transport and subsistence. Candidates should be prepared to undertake a rigorous ensemble training programme with up to 35 hours per week of classes.

Based at BADA’s home next to Regent’s Park, the London Theatre Program is the longest-running semester programme in London offering conservatoire actor and director training. For over thirty years, the LTP has delivered a rigorous and progressive 14-week course focused on classical theatre skills, aimed at undergraduate theatre students from America and around the world. Our internationally-renowned faculty of teaching artists includes faculty from RADA, Central, LAMDA, Guildhall and other major drama schools.

Applications are due: 24 November 2025

Auditions: 24 & 26 November 2025

The Fall 2025 Semester will run: 19 January – 24 April

 

Disney is seeking a General Management Intern for the upcoming Bristol production of Disney’s The Greatest Showman. This internship is an exciting opportunity for Bristol-based individuals to gain hands-on experience in general management and creative production on a large-scale musical.

As a General Management Intern, you’ll work closely with the General Management office, providing essential administrative and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and production support to the General Management office.
• Book travel and accommodation for company members.
• Set up rehearsal spaces and assist with logistics.
• Make purchases for stage management and technical departments.
• Print scripts and other production materials.
• Attend Meet and Greets and rehearsals.
• Run ad hoc errands and provide refreshments for creative and technical teams.
• Contribute to opening night preparations.
• No prior theatre experience required - just a genuine enthusiasm for theatre!

Role Specification

• Enthusiasm to Learn: Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges.
• Deadline-Oriented: Ability to work to deadlines and effectively under pressure.
• Team Player: Works well both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible Availability: Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Theatre Skills (Desirable): Interest in theatre production or the creative process - experience helpful but not essential.

Creating Routes is back for 2025, with over a decade of proven success giving Global Majority* facilitators the tools they need to be effective in their chosen path.

Creating Routes is a FREE, practical, facilitator training programme for Global Majority* theatre makers, aged 18+.

Our aim is to provide an alternative route into entering the sector, one that strikes a balance between the practical and the theoretical. Creating Routes trainees get the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to gain employment in Participatory Arts sector.

Creating Routes Alumni have gone on to work with: Talawa, EEA, London Bubble Theatre Company, Young Vic, Birmingham REP, Imperial War Museum, Theatre Royal Stratford East, and Battersea Arts Centre.

We actively welcome applicants who identify as LGBTQ+, Disabled and people living in the boroughs of Croydon and Greenwich.

This programme is a collaboration between  Talawa Theatre Company,  Emergency Exit Arts (EEA)  and  Goldsmiths, University of London. As a collective we have come together to help to diversify the participatory arts sector with artists from different cultural backgrounds.

Applications to apply open on 27 October 2025 and close on 24 November 2025 at 10am. Please review the information pack and complete the application form linked below.

*People who identify as Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Latine

Disney is seeking a Company Management/Creative Intern for the upcoming Bristol production of Disney’s The Greatest Showman. This internship is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in company management and creative production on a large-scale musical.

As a Company Management/Creative Intern, you’ll work alongside the Company Management and Creative teams from the very first day of rehearsals through to opening night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Company Management and Creative teams.
• Complete runner tasks such as updating crew and company documents.
• Observe rehearsals and assist wherever needed throughout the production process.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for company members.
• Assist with dressing room setups and theatre move-ins.
• Contribute to opening night preparations and logistics.
• No prior theatre experience required - just a genuine enthusiasm for theatre!

Role Specification

Theatre Skills (Desirable): Interest in theatre production or the creative process - experience helpful but not essential.
Enthusiasm to Learn: Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges.

• Theatre Skills (Desirable): Interest in theatre production or the creative process - experience helpful but not essential.
• Enthusiasm to Learn: Eager to develop new skills and take on challenges.
• Deadline-Oriented: Ability to work to deadlines and effectively under pressure.
• Team Player: Works well both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexible Availability: Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Sustaining a freelance career in the creative industries means more than just talent, it’s about knowing how to navigate an ever-changing sector, where to find opportunities, and how to turn ideas into income. That’s where our fully funded Skills Bootcamp comes in.

Over several weeks, you’ll gain the insight, confidence, and practical tools to strengthen your business foundations and build a more resilient freelance practice. Designed specifically for creative freelancers, this programme helps you develop the skills, mindset, and strategies to thrive, not just survive.

Key Information:

Dates: Monday 12th Jan, Wednesdays 21st - 11th Feb, then half term break followed by Wednesday 25th Feb - 18th March

Duration: 1 day a week for 9 weeks, 10am to 5pm (with breaks)

Venue: Central Bristol, TBC

Full Fee: Free

Level: Level 4

• The training will be mostly in person, with online support from your tutor and the MUTI team outside of this.
• This is a level 4 course based on IfATE accredited occupational standards, the aim is that you gain new skills, understanding of the sector and support into new work. 
• Aimed at early or mid career Freelancers working in the Creative Industries, by completing this program you will be well-prepared for sustainable employment opportunities in the industry.

A free introduction to playwriting course, led by nationally-renowned writer, Tom Wells, for first-time playwrights or those new to the idea of playwriting.

Learn how to write a play from scratch with the Middle Child Writers’ Group, an annual programme with a track record of turning aspiring theatre makers into commissioned playwrights.

You don’t need to have written anything before, you just need to have a few good stories to tell – funny stories, sad stories, tough stories, tender stories – stories we’re eager to see on Hull stages.

How it works

Selected writers take part in a series of five weekly workshops at our new theatre on Humber Street, focused around finding your voice as a playwright.

You will then begin work on a short scene, in your own time, which will receive feedback from Tom Wells and Middle Child literary manager, Matthew May.

These will then be performed in public by professional actors, script-in-hand, at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026.

Who can apply

This group is for first-time playwrights or those very new to playwriting.

It is open to any individual who is:

• A current resident local to Hull and the East Riding with a HU postcode;
• Aged 18 or above;
• Yet to have had a play performed of more than 60 minutes in length.

A writing group for working class people in Hull and East Yorkshire who want to explore politics, class and community through theatre.

You can be a seasoned writer or have never written anything before - just bring your unique experience and a few stories worth sharing.

How it works

Selected participants will join five weekly reading group sessions at Middle Child’s new Humber Street home, reading and discussing powerful plays by working class writers.

You’ll then take part in five writing workshops, led by five of the country’s leading working class playwrights, offering tools and tips towards developing your own short plays.

The reading group will be facilitated by Middle Child literary manager Matthew May and artistic director Paul Smith, while the writing workshops will be delivered by different writers and hosted together by working class theatre-maker, Rabbey.

Participants will then work on a short scene, with the support of Matthew May, to be performed by professional actors as part of Fresh Ink 2026, our annual playwriting festival in Hull.

Who can apply?

This group is for working class writers of any experience level who wish to explore writing about class.

It is open to any individual who:

• Identifies as working class (including benefits class and criminal class)
• Is aged 18 or above
• Lives in Hull or East Yorkshire
• Is available for the dates and times listed above
• Is interested in writing about class specifically

A free introduction to playwriting programme for 16–25 year olds from Hull and East Yorkshire.

Thanks to support from the I Am Fund, Middle Child is able to launch No Dress Code: a new programme to increase access to theatre for 16–25 year olds in our region.

This includes a free introduction to playwriting short course, taking place across the February half-term break, led by renowned playwright Lydia Marchant (Mumsy, Eastenders, British Scandal).

Over the course of four days, Lydia will share her writing expertise through practical sessions to learn new playwriting skills, find your voice and write your first ever play, to be performed by professional actors.

These pieces will then be featured at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026, amongst our wider programme of new plays.

Who can apply?

This free programme is open to any 16–25 year old with a HU postcode.

This course is a perfect introduction to professional playwriting for young people with an interest in theatre, and how plays are made, from first idea to final performance.