We are forming a new Community Company for women, non-binary and trans people over 18 in the Kirkcaldy area who will perform in our next production.
Fancy a bit of performing, acting, singing, dancing? Join our free weekly workshops and be part of an exciting new show with professional directors, designers, actors and creatives.
Stellar Quines Community Company is a welcoming and fun environment to come together, meet new people, learn performance skills and be creative. No experience necessary, you just need to be able to commit to rehearsals and performances.
Audition Workshop
Community Company Rehearsals
Performances
Bulletpoints is Ricochet Theatre’s series of new writing showcases
We select five 10 minute scenes or extracts from our script submission window and team the writers up with actors and directors who we also find via callouts. Previously, we have held Bulletpoints at the Pen Theatre, Golden Goose Theatre, Contact Theatre and Greenwich Theatre. It is a celebration of new writing and it is always a real pleasure to help emerging playwrights get their work seen in front of a supportive audience.
We are looking for actors to join our writing showcase Bulletpoints on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 January at Greenwich Theatre! Actors will be part of one of our five script teams, working with a director to stage one of our scripts which we received via open call. All applications must be done using the linked form, and you can find details about each script and the roles we have on offer at the top of this form.
As part of our commitment to diversity in the work we produce, we are keen to hear from people whose identities and backgrounds are underrepresented in the theatre industry.
Pushback Theatre are delighted to present three months of drop-in writers groups for Trans+ Theatremakers and Playwrights, hosted at Theatre Deli as part of DeliMeets!
These groups, hosted from 3pm - 8pm on 11 November, 9 December, and 13 January, will aim to provide Trans+ Theatremakers and Playwrights the space, support, and community to make their next great piece of Theatre.
The sessions are free to attend and will take place in the cafe space at Theatre Deli, Leadenhall Street in London. The sessions will be chaired by award-winning Playwright and Theatremaker, Danielle James, and will invite writers to gather as a community and exists as writers in the space on a drop-in basis.
Boys in Motion is a newly established, collaborative outreach project between the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and Sadler’s Wells.
We invite all male-identifying and non-binary young people to experience high-quality, fun and explorative dance workshops. Led by industry-leading male-identifying artists, these tailored workshops are designed to help young people explore their passion for dance, regardless of their background or ability. We aim to provide a nurturing yet challenging environment where young people can learn and thrive in dance with support from well-established dance organisations.
Hosted at The Place, the weekend of dance will be taught by New Adventures dance artists and supported by The Place musicians. Participants will have a special chance to work with dedicated artists over two days engaging in warm-up games and creative exercises. This will culminate in crafting a unique dance piece to share with families and friends on the final day.
In the lead-up to the sharing, participants will gain an overview of the iconic Swan Lake story, learn choreography from the New Adventures' Swan Lake show, and implement what they have learned into their final piece.
The final day will also consist of a Q&A with current and past Swan Lake dancers followed by an extraordinary opportunity to watch Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.
Dates: 14 and 15 December 2024, 10am - 4pm
Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 13–19? Then our technical theatre workshops could be for you!
The Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from top industry professionals.
This FREE course will take place in two parts:
To take part, you must be able to commit to all the dates in the programme from February – April 2025.
Nationwide Young Technicians Project - Online Course Dates 2025
(these sessions will take place on Zoom)
Tuesday 4 February 5-7pm
Tuesday 11 February 5-7pm
Tuesday 18 February 5-7pm
Tuesday 25 February 5-7pm
Tuesday 4 March 5-7pm
Tuesday 11 March 5-7pm
Tuesday 18 March 5-7pm
Tuesday 25 March 5-7pm
Tuesday 1 April 5-7pm
Tuesday 8 April 5-7pm
Tuesday 15 April 5-7pm
(These sessions will take place on Zoom)
Partner venue dates:
HOME Manchester: TBC
Nottingham Playhouse: Sunday 13 April & Monday 14 April
Theatre Royal Plymouth: TBC
This opportunity is for young people aged 13 – 19. To apply and take part in the hybrid programme opportunity, you must live within Greater Manchester, the East Midlands or South Devon and Cornwall. You must also be able to commit to all the dates in the programme from February – April 2025.
You can apply for the hybrid programme here.
If you do not live in these areas and would like to take part in the programme, you can apply to join the digital sessions only.
You can apply for the digital only sessions here.
We are furthering our commitment to diversity and access by concentrating recruitment in these areas that we recognise are currently underrepresented in the field of technical theatre:
To apply please complete the relevant application form by 10am, Monday 9th December 2024. This is your chance to tell us about your interest in any element of technical theatre. You can write, record or video your answers (within the word and time limits).
If you have any further questions, please contact the email address below.
Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 13 and 19? Then our technical theatre programme could be for you!
The National Theatre’s Young Technicians programme launched at our South Bank venue in 2017 and expanded into a hybrid Nationwide Young Technicians course in 2023.
The Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from top industry professionals.
This FREE course will take place in two parts:
The deadline for applying to the Nationwide Young Technicians 2025 programme is 10am, Monday 9 December 2024.
Submissions are now open for The Bill Cashmore Award: One Act Play Prize!
The Bill Cashmore Award is presented by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and is a Young Lyric new playwriting award for young writers aged 18-30. Young Lyric is funded to support and provide opportunities for children and young people aged up to 30 years through programmes, workshops and activities.
The Bill Cashmore Award prize offers a paid opportunity for two new one-act plays to be professionally produced at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The prize is for writers aged 18 – 30 to submit new scripts for selection by an industry-leading panel of the Lyric’s Artistic Associates. The two winning plays will run as a double bill and will be performed by the Lyric’s SPRINGBOARD trainee actors in Autumn 2025.
PARAMETERS OF THE AWARD
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 23 December 2024 at 12pm
See FAQs for more details on our criteria.
Do you want to be in our next Young Company? Applications are now open!
Young Company is for young people who are looking for a welcoming space to be creative and connect with others, as well as those with a curiosity about theatre who want to develop skills within the North West’s largest and only full-time text based producing theatre.
We’re looking for Makers, Writers and Performers to work with us weekly September 2024 – July 2025. As a Young Company member you will have access to Royal Exchange Theatre’s sector-leading creatives and learn the fundamentals of theatre-making. Performers will have performance opportunities and Writers & Makers will have the opportunity to have their work platformed and performed, and receive feedback.
Performers 1 (ages 14-17) & Performers 2 (ages 18-25*) – for people who like performing, acting, working in groups and trying out new styles of theatre.
Makers (ages 16-25*) – for those interested in the behind-the-scenes areas of making theatre – directing, lighting & sound, design, stage management & producing.
Writers (ages 16-25*) – for anyone who likes storytelling and is interested in writing for stage. You might be a poet or a songwriter but want to learn more about playwriting.
*For those over 21 will prioritise applications from people who are underrepresented in theatre including but not limited to disabled young people, D/deaf young people, neurodivergent young people, Global Majority young people, working class young people.
Free space to share film and digital projects.
Applications for Delivision are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Theatre Deli is inviting artists to project work onto the screen in the communal area of their Leadenhall Street venue. This is an unpaid opportunity, offering artists a platform to share their work with other creatives.
Your work can be on any theme or subject.
See our Accessibility Guide for information about access in our venue.
We particularly welcome applications from marginalised and underrepresented groups. We welcome applications from artists based in the UK and abroad.
When starting my training, back in 2019, I was yet to come out as trans. I was proudly a part of the queer community but hadn’t come to terms with my gender. Growing up in Somerset, my childhood wasn’t one that was surrounded by queer people; that really changed overnight when I moved to London at 19. It felt as though there were more queer people than not. Not long into my 2nd year during theatre training, I began using they/them pronouns - this was the start of my gender journey.
Throughout my time at drama school, I believe I stood as someone who really advocated for positive change in all areas of the training, so when I started to come out, I made sure to continue to do so. Things were inclusive at the school I trained in but, like most places, they still had work to do. Dance classes, historically, have been routed in ‘boys do this’ and ‘girls do that’ - so when you’re going through the process of working out who you are, hearing phrases that instantly whack you in a box that you don’t want to be in can be really hard.
Starting conversations and asking questions is a great place to start. Gendered toilets, wording in emails, dance uniforms - small things that can make a big difference. I was lucky enough to have constant open dialogue with the head of the drama school I went to - she always listened and sometimes ran things by me. Change usually happens when a majority disagree with something. If there are things that you don’t like or don’t agree with, speak to your peers. The more voices you have, the better. When it came to the 2nd Year musical, I wrote to the head of the school and said that I’d like to be given the chance to audition for one of the male leads - I was listened to, given the opportunity, and was cast in the role. People aren’t always reluctant to change, some just aren’t aware that it needs to happen!
Breaking into the industry as a graduate is hard. By the time I had done my first professional job, I was out as gender queer, but was still on a journey of self-discovery. I carried my attitude from drama school into the professional world; I wanted to be a part of the small group of trans people who were slowly changing and challenging the industry. I was lucky enough to sign with a wonderful agent who made it clear from our first conversation that they would be 100% up for supporting my journey as a performer and as a human being. Since signing with them I have been seen for roles that I never even thought I’d get in the room for, purely down to our working relationship. I am always honest with them if I feel something isn’t right for me and I always tell them when I think I’m right for something!
One thing that I always stand by is that being your authentic self only aids your performance ability. Easier said than done. When you walk into an audition knowing exactly who you are, it reads. When you are comfortable in yourself, you are your most relaxed. In my experience, this can lead to your best work!
I often reflect on how lucky I am to be in arguably the most accepting and inclusive industry when it comes to difference. It is far from perfect, but the majority of the industry is moving in a positive direction. I think that the acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community within the performance industry has aided the speed of my coming out process. I am lucky to currently be in a job that celebrates differences. The cast of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory are incredible and I’m grateful to be spending the next year and a half with them while we tour! We are a massively diverse group of humans who all celebrate each other. I feel very safe at work. I feel allowed to be authentically myself without fear of backlash or hate. I feel comfortable to be a proud trans man. As much as this should be the norm, I recognise that I am very privileged to feel this way!
Here are some of my top tips for fellow trans people who might be worried about training:
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Published: 07/12/2022
