This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to pursue roles in the technical theatre and stage management industry.
The course offers a high degree of practical experience to take students through the various grades of technical theatre and stage management with the ultimate goal of students entering the profession after completion. Upon completion of the programme students will have a considerable amount of experience working on our vast output of public performances with professional directors; students will also have a sizeable portfolio of work which will help them to gain employment.
Students will study a broad range of areas before moving into an area for specialism. This will be facilitated by a core team of technical professionals and a wider range of industry freelancers. This will help to create relationships for future employment in the sector.
Working out of Gosforth Civic Theatre's Cafe Bar, the placement offers a varied role, developing skills including:
In addition, our placements will provide valuable, softer life skills:
Our mission
To raise everyone's expectations about what people with learning disabilities can achieve.
We believe that every young person embarking on a work placement has the potential to succeed. Our staff are dedicated to the overall welfare of every trainee to ensure that they develop work and life skills across the duration of the placement.
How does it work?
To help us evaluate if the cafe is the right opportunity for you, we will:
Cost
This programme is fee based. Fee based programmes can be funded through either a young person's education and health care plan, or direct payments/personal budget. You can find out more about this from your college transitions officer or your local social work team.
To sign up, or to find out more, please contact Rebecca via the email address listed below.
Are you a dedicated and hard-working performing arts undergraduate seeking experience at a dynamic theatre?
Westacre Theatre's unique 2026 Summer Bursary Award in the Performing Arts is now open for anyone in the UK.
Westacre Theatre is seeking applications from:
Residential and bursary funded places available - apply now!
The bursary grant is from £125 per week, with free accommodation for those who need it. You and your fellow students will be able to enjoy the ambiance of the village community and amazing scenery. Having your own transport helps in the rural setting, but it isn't compulsory. Bikes, cars and pedalos welcome!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so they encourage early submission. They also reserve the right to close applications before the deadline of 11 April 2026, if all places are filled.
