Oxford Playhouse is partnering with Good Chance offering a development opportunity for someone interested in working in theatre and the arts, who comes from a refugee or asylum-seeking background. The Trainee Costume Assistant will work alongside the wardrobe team and Costume Designer on the Playhouse's 2025/26 pantomime – Dick Whittington.
This is perfect for someone with a keen interest in tailoring or fashion who is looking to gain experience within a creative environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning, collaboration and inclusion. A small budget is available for professional development opportunities during the engagement, including training, tickets for theatre shows, attendance at conferences etc.
This opportunity is specifically intended for individuals with lived experience of displacement due to seeking asylum or refuge.
Salary: Oxford Living Wage
Based at: Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW
Hours: Based on 39 hours a week; any work over 39 hours will be paid at overtime rate
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Are you creative, living in Scotland and aged 8-30? Apply now for up to £500 for your creative activity or project.
Creative Scotland are working with Moniack Mhor to offer funding to support and encourage creative projects and activities by young people aged 8-30 in Scotland who may have experience of isolation or marginalisation.
Creativity takes all shapes and forms, so whether you are a writer, knitter, musician, graphic artist, street artist, dancer, photographer, film maker or potter – basically anything at all as long as it is creative – we would love to hear from you and help to support your work
Applications are open now until 18th November. They are assessed once a month by a steering group of young people who also have experience of isolation and marginalisation, so you can apply any time.
Individuals can apply for up to £500. Groups can apply for £500 per person, up to a maximum of £2000
Your stage awaits!
Registrations for National Youth Orchestra of Wales 2026 auditions are now open!
How to apply...
Apply by: 12 October 2025
Auditions: 16 November 2025 - 7 December 2025 (video deadline: 30 November 2025)
Results: W/C 15 December 2025
Repertoire: Next year’s repertoire is currently TBC, but rest assured, we’re planning a concert programme worthy of such an auspicious anniversary year.
Your stage awaits!
Registrations for National Youth Choir of Wales 2026 auditions are Now Open!
How to apply...
Apply by: 12 October 2025
Auditions: 16 November 2025 - 7 December 2025 (video deadline 30 November 2025)
Results: 15 December 2025
Repertoire: We’re still finalising the programme, but you can expect a vibrant mix of music—from brand-new pieces to choral favourites and plenty of surprises in between!
Do you love creating your own music? Whether you compose, produce beats, write songs, or experiment with sound in your own way – we want to hear from you!
If you're aged 12-18 (on 1 July 2025) and based in the UK, this is your chance to get your music heard, work with professional musicians and take your creativity to the next level.
Entries will be judged in three categories:
The competition entry form will close at 4pm on Thursday 25 September 2025.
Are you interested in developing your creative practice but not had the opportunity to do so in a professional setting?
The Egg Theatre is seeking a Trainee Creative for a supported training role from January–July 2026.
The trainee will work closely with The Egg’s Engagement team and production freelancers, gaining hands-on experience in rehearsal rooms, production meetings, and creative processes.
Opportunities include shadowing and practical learning, with training tailored to those interested in areas such as writing, directing, design, lighting, sound, or stage management.
Brixton House are offering £10 tickets to Get Into Theatre subscribers!
Valid for Tuesday – Thursday performances only between 9-18 September 2025. Applicable on band B seats only. Limited allocation available.
1970s London, the streets awash with a fever of political unrest and the rhythm of the sound system culture is birthing a new era of soulful lover’s rock and reggae.
As tensions rise, the community rallies together to stand against injustices and racial divide. Amongst it all two sisters are divided by grief and radical politics, motivated by love but will their fight for the community be worth the damage to their sisterhood?
From the writer and composer Urielle Klein-Mekongo, BLACK POWER DESK is a musical soundtrack charting a fiercely emotive and politically charged era of British history. Inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine and other influential activists and brought to life by an original score performed by a live three-piece band.
Premiering at Brixton House, London, 1 – 28 September 2025.
A Brixton House and PlayWell Productions co-production, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome and Lowry
Get Technical! offers the chance to meet members of the production’s backstage and technical teams, see live demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
From wigs and wardrobe to sound and stage management, the event aims to motivate and inspire young people to consider a career in backstage positions in the performing arts industry. Attendees will be shown how the different technical departments work together to create the production and be given a sneak peek of some of the stage secrets and magic behind the show.
Backstage and technical team members will share stories from their own career journeys and tips for getting into the industry. The event will round off with a live Q&A.
£5 concession tickets are available for those in full time education or in receipt of government benefits.
A limited number of free bursary tickets are available, if you would like access to these, please email with a brief statement about why you would benefit from a free place at Get Technical!
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Oxford Playhouse is partnering with Good Chance offering a development opportunity for someone interested in working in theatre and the arts, who comes from a refugee or asylum-seeking background.
This opportunity is specifically intended for individuals with lived experience of displacement due to seeking asylum or refuge. We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about the arts with both professional and non-professional experience.
Inviting young black dancers aged 12 – 19 years, of African or Caribbean heritage, who have an interest in dance. All levels welcome.
Artistry Youth Dance are running an exclusive 5-day dance workshop and panel discussions with leading vocational schools, colleges, and conservatoires. Participants will engage in dance workshops and panel discussions with artists from stage and screen, gaining valuable insights into the dance industry, what to expect from full-time training and information on various training and career pathways.
Dates: Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Trinity Laban, Creekside, London, SE8 3DS
Early Bird Price: £65* for all 5 days (£75* after 31 August 2025)
*plus £2.50 booking fee
The event will include:
Styles include:
The aim is for young black dancers to have a better knowledge of available training routes in dance and performing arts. We’re passionate about empowering young people through creative dance development. As a Company, we're leading the way in creating opportunities for young black dancers. We are committed to developing the next generation of black dance artists and nurturing a more culturally diverse dance community in the UK.
A limited number of bursary places are available! For details or to apply please email the address below.
