Ever wondered what it’s like to lead a theatre production? Step into the director’s chair and learn the art of making bold creative choices that captivate an audience.
In this workshop led by a professional director, collaborate with other young creatives to experiment with live staging, visual storytelling, and collaborative room leadership.
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Royal Court Theatre
Southwark-based artists are able to apply for free use of Canada Water Theatre to support the development of creative ideas through rehearsals and closed R&Ds.
Bookable spaces for a given month are released via the form below during the first week of the previous month. The deadline to complete this form will be the 15th of each month and we will be in touch in the following week to confirm if we’re able to assign you space.
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Are you ready to explore what’s possible in the world of performance?
Young Talent Expo 2026 is for aspiring performers aged 8–21, bringing together young talent with the people, knowledge and opportunities that can help them navigate the industry.
Whether your passion is stage, screen, voice acting or musical theatre, there’s something waiting for you at Young Talent Expo.
WHY ATTEND?
Attending Young Talent Expo is a unique opportunity for young performers to explore the world of performance and gain valuable insights into building a career. This event is designed to equip young talent with realistic, industry-specific information that will help them make informed decisions about their future.
At the expo, you’ll have the chance to meet with a wide variety of exhibitors offering services to support your career development and learning. You can attend informative seminars and hands-on workshops led by industry professionals, learning tips and techniques that will help you grow. Plus, there will be live performances and interviews with special guests, offering inspiration and real-world advice.
One of the standout opportunities is the chance to perform in front of casting directors and agents, giving you the chance to be seen and potentially open doors to future roles. With plenty of networking opportunities and special offers available, Young Talent Expo is an unmissable event for anyone passionate about performance!
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Flame Tree Publishing
Mountview
Pleasance Theatre offer work experience placements throughout the year to anyone who thinks they might be interested in a career in the arts.
The placements will including shadowing their Front of House, Box Office and Technical teams, as well as working with the administration staff.
They are particularly interested in hearing from people based in Islington and from underrepresented groups.
Turtle Key Arts
ETC
With more than 50 years of innovation in lighting and rigging technology, ETC has a strong foundation in theatre, where precision, reliability, and storytelling have always been essential. That heritage continues to shape our approach today, from consoles and a wide range of lighting control and fixture solutions to power control and rigging systems designed for demanding productions.
As the industry has evolved, so have we – with ETC technology increasingly powering live events including concerts, festivals, touring productions, and immersive experiences, where speed, scale, and flexibility are key. Our latest innovations bring modern efficiency to trusted tools, helping designers and operators deliver consistent, creative results across any environment.
ETC’s product portfolio includes industry-leading lighting control and fixtures used across theatre and live events. This includes the Eos lighting control platform family of consoles, widely used in theatre, broadcast, and live production environments, alongside the Hog lighting control system platform, a long-established choice for touring and concert production. Our iconic Source Four remains a benchmark in stage lighting, alongside a growing range of automated fixtures from High End Systems designed for dynamic, high-impact live environments and installations.
ETC supports users with a wide range of training and education resources for all experience levels. This includes free entry-level console training for both Eos and Hog lighting control systems in the UK, alongside courses such as Lighting Essentials and network training, covering both foundational principles and more advanced system and infrastructure topics. ETC also provides extensive online learning resources, tutorials, and documentation for self-paced development.
We develop professional tools and make them accessible to everyone. Our products are found in venues and events of all sizes, including theatres, concerts, festivals, churches, restaurants, hotels, schools, television studios, casinos, theme parks, and opera houses.
Headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, ETC operates through 15 corporate offices worldwide, including a key office in London supporting customers across the UK and beyond. ETC is known for its technical expertise and customer support, available 24/7/365. With a global network of over 300 authorised service centres and hundreds of certified technicians, support is always close at hand.
To learn more about ETC, visit etcconnect.com.
