Deaf Theatre Makers is delighted to offer 8 paid placement opportunities for deaf creatives across the UK. Working with our partner organisations, these placements are designed to provide hands on experience within professional theatre settings and help deaf people develop skills, confidence and industry connections.

Whether you are interested in producing, technical theatre, programming, creative development or exploring a career behind the scenes, this is an opportunity to learn directly from experienced theatre professionals.

what does the placement include? 

Successful applicants will receive: 

• A paid placement equivalent to 5 days of activity 
• Flexible scheduling, tailored around the host organisation and your interests
• Mentoring and support from industry professionals
• The opportunity to gain practical experience within a leading arts organisation 
• Valuable industry contacts and insight into how theatres operate 
• Full access with BSL interpreters provided 

Placements do not need to take place over five consecutive days. Depending on the host organisation and your learning goals, activity may be spread across a project, production or period of time.

placement opportunities

→ london: riverside studios & royal ballet and opera

(shared placement across both organisations)

This placement offers an introduction to producing, programming and arts management across two very different cultural organisations. You will gain insight into how work is programmed, developed and delivered, while meeting staff from a range of departments.

areas of focus include:

• Producing
• Programming
• Arts management
• Project development

timing: Flexible from August 2026 onwards.

→ birmingham: the rep

This placement can be tailored to your interests and career goals. Working with staff across the organisation, you will have the opportunity to explore the areas of theatre that interest you most.

potential areas of focus include:

• Producing
• Marketing
• Technical theatre
• Production
• Fundraising
• Administration

timing: Flexible.

→ exeter: northcott theatre

This placement will be hands on and can be shaped around your interests and offers the opportunity to gain experience across a range of departments within a producing theatre, or to focus on one or two areas of interest if that is preferred. 

potential areas of focus include:

• Producing
• Marketing
• Creative engagement
• Technical theatre
• Sales and Box Office
• Finance
• Human Resources

timing: Flexible.

→ sheffield: sheffield theatres

This placement is ideal for anyone interested in producing, technical theatre and the development of new work.

The placement will be linked to a festival taking place at Sheffield Theatres, offering the opportunity to observe and support activity during a busy period of theatre making.

areas of focus include:

• Producing & programming
• Festival organisation
• Technical theatre
• Creative development

timing: Applicants should be available for activity taking place between 28th September and 10th October 2026.