Aged 16 to 30? Want a career in theatre?
TheatreCraft is the ultimate hub for discovering and pursuing offstage roles in theatre.
Join us for TheatreCraft25 at the iconic Royal Opera House and venues across the West End on Monday 3 November 2025.
Registration is now open!
Here's what's in store:
This is your chance to explore a variety of theatre careers, connect one-on-one with industry professionals and employers, and network with like-minded peers.
Thursday 16 October, 12pm - 1pm
Step into the wonderful world of opera and classical music with Welsh National Opera.
This free concert aims to inspire and increase love of music and creativity for pupils from year 3 to 7. This year the audience will be encouraged to use their singing voice, turn on their listening ears and delve into the vibrant world of birds!
Fun, lively and engaging, expect popular hits and less familiar pieces from opera, film, and television, brought to life by the world class WNO Orchestra and a group of sensational soloists. The perfect opportunity to hear and enjoy live music, up close and personal, in a relaxed setting.
These live Schools Concerts are designed to support the Curriculum for Wales and National Curriculum in England and augmented by a free resource pack for teachers to support classroom learning before and after the concert (available online from September 2025).
Masterclass is offering a paid, three-month internship for an aspiring Theatre Technician, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. This is a hands-on opportunity for those interested in electrics and / or carpentry to gain backstage experience in a professional theatre.
You’ll work full-time alongside experienced in-house electrical and carpentry teams, supported by Masterclass. During this 13-week placement, you’ll develop essential skills in lighting, rigging and carpentry, with the flexibility to focus on your interests.
This internship is for those at the start of their career or looking for a first step into theatre. Prior theatre experience is not required, but candidates must have basic skills in carpentry, electrics or sound, and a strong interest in theatre and live events.
Ideal candidates will:
Eligibility:
The Donmar LOCAL team are excited to let you know about Pathways - a free week-long work experience programme for young people aged 16–18 who live or go to school in Camden or Westminster.
This opportunity is designed specifically for those interested in the backstage and behind-the-scenes roles that make theatre happen, not acting, but everything else that supports a production. From lighting and sound to producing, fundraising, marketing and participation, students will gain first-hand insight into the range of careers available.
With a national skills shortage across backstage and production roles, there is real demand for new talent and many of these careers are well-paid and sustainable. This week offers an accessible and practical entry point into the sector.
We’re also hosting a Pathways Information Evening on Thursday 25 September, where those interested in applying can meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about what the programme involves.
We’re pleased to announce that Arts and Homelessness International (AHI) in collaboration with One Roof ODAC will be starting regular scratch nights to be held at Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC). The first event will take place on Friday 12th September 2025.
A scratch night is an event where artists/creatives with lived experience of homelessness can show work that is still in progress. This might be a song, a poem, a fragment of a play, or a visual artwork that isn’t yet finished. It’s a space to try things out, to explore, and to begin conversations around work that’s still forming.
These scratch nights are open to artists/creatived with lived experience as well as AHI & One Roof ODAC communities with lived experience of homelessness, creating a safe and supportive environment for artists/creatives at different stages of their careers to share and discuss their work. Discussion will play a huge part in these events.
We are especially keen for creatives and artists with lived experience of homelessness to attend; whether as performers or audience members as your voices and perspectives are at the heart of this programme.
All conversations will be guided by the Critical Response Process developed by artist Liz Lerman. This is a kind and supportive structure for group discussion, enabling valuable feedback from the audience without overwhelming artists with harsh criticism or unhelpful praise. It’s about going deeper, helping artists learn more about their own work and the processes of others.
Each night will feature three or four artists. The work could take many forms—performance, visual sketches, ideas, a few lines of a poem or song lyrics. After each presentation, there’ll be a structured discussion, and then we’ll move on to the next artist.
The atmosphere will be relaxed and informal, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and enjoy refreshments.We hope this scratch nights will become a regular feature of our community calendar—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and support each other, artistically and socially.
We are looking for an emerging theatre director to join the Engagement department as Young Company Trainee Director.
A focus on creative delivery over the yearlong residency - The Trainee Director will deliver Bristol Old Vic Young Company classes and direct at least one Young Company production. The trainee director will ensure that there is a continued high artistic standard within the department.
We welcome applicants from Bristol and the surrounding areas, and
those from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts sector,
especially from the global majority.
Are you aged 18-25?
Do you live in Lambeth or Southwark?
Are you interested in becoming an actor in the Theatre Industry?
Do you want to take part in an actor development programme and hone your craft through inspiring masterclasses led by industry professionals?
If this sounds like something you are interested in, our application form to join our Actors Development Programme is now LIVE!
EVOLVE is a two-month acting programme, designed to support and elevate your emerging creative journeys. If selected, you will take part in actor training designed to develop your craft through inspiring masterclasses led by industry professionals. You will walk away with artistic confidence, industry connections and a better understanding on how to navigate the theatre industry. Through this programme you will gain the opportunity to have professional headshots taken and get to shoot a scene ready to go into a showreel.
An insight into our programme:
We’re looking for the next generation of imaginers, planners, designers, project managers and makers.
If you’ve been thinking about a career out of the ordinary, then our dramatic, creative and inspiring studios could be just the place for you.
Our Creative Pathways Programme is for those aged 16-25 based in the Midlands. You'll get the chance to step behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations – Birmingham Royal Ballet. Yes, you might be surprised to learn that one of the world’s great ballet companies is based right here in the heart of the city – and there is so much more to it than tutus and pointe shoes!
This FREE professional development programme is designed to give you a real taste of life in the arts. Our alumni tell us these are just some of the best bits:
You don’t need qualifications or any ballet knowledge to join — just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to imagine turning your passion into a rewarding career.
Listen to our alumni speaking about the programme here.
Applications open Tuesday 16 September!
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
