Experience Opportunity

TheatreWorks: Backstage Careers Event

Discover exciting careers in technical theatre. Meet industry experts, explore backstage roles & kick-start your future in production

Join us on 11 April for an immersive one-day event exploring exciting career opportunities in technical theatre and production. Whether you're making your first steps into the industry, currently studying performing arts or engineering, or considering a career change, this event offers unique insights into technical and production roles within theatre.

Hosted at the Dancehouse in Manchester, this free event brings together leading industry professionals, live event producers, major theatres, and other key organisations in technical theatre production. Get hands-on experience, expert advice, and direct connections to potential career pathways in the performing arts industry.

What to expect:

  • Keynote Address by leading industry professionals
  • Interactive Panels
  • Hands-on Demonstrations and Workshops
  • One-to-One Careers Advice Sessions including CV surgeries and career resources
  • Exclusive Tours of nearby ATG venue, the Palace Theatre
  • Networking Opportunities with industry professionals
  • Trade Exhibitions from leading theatre companies and organisations

Featured organisations include:

  • Performers College Manchester
  • Get into Theatre
  • The National Theatre
  • Arts Council England
  • ATG Entertainment
  • UK Theatre/SOLT
  • TAIT
  • Cameron Mackintosh
  • ABTT
  • Factory International
  • Stage One
  • Masterclass / TheatreCraft
  • And more!

This event is ideal for:

  • People interested in beginning backstage careers
  • Career changers looking to enter the theatre industry
  • Current performing arts and engineering students
  • Those interested in technical theatre production
  • Anyone passionate about the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre

Additional information:

  • Pre-registration required
  • Limited spots available for one-to-one sessions and venue tours
  • Accessible venue
  • Refreshments provided during networking sessions
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