Applications for Plunge Creations Work Experience Programme are officially open!

Curious about the wild, wonderful world of costume, props, and all things creatively hands-on? Their Work Experience Programme is designed to give as many people as possible a behind-the-scenes pass into this fast-paced, imaginative industry.

Whether you’re itching to try your hand at woodworking, model making, sculpting or polystyrene carving, they’ll do their very best to support your development in a specialism that sparks your passion. You’ll get stuck in, learn from the best, and see what it really takes to bring big ideas to life.

Placements run from May to September 2026 and are generally for 1 to 2 weeks.

If you’re thinking of applying, don’t wait — spaces are limited! 

How to apply:

• Complete the application form.
• Due to high application volumes, they encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the vacancy may close early.
• They’ll notify you by email if you’re not selected for the next stage. If you have been successful, you'll be invited to a phone or Zoom interview, after which final selections will be made.

An unmissable opportunity to join Company Chameleon for a high-energy creative intensive and perform at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford as part of Dancin’ Oxford’s 20th Anniversary Spring Dance Festival.

This February half term, Company Chameleon invites you to take part in a fun, physical, and creatively inspiring three-day intensive at the North Wall Arts Centre.

Participants will explore Chameleon’s distinctive movement style and collaborate with professional company dancers to devise an original piece of choreography. The experience culminates in a live performance at Pegasus Theatre, where participants will present their work as an opener for Company Chameleon’s Obscura – a powerful and original double-bill, exploring the shadows of self and society.

Based in Manchester, Company Chameleon creates original and inspiring dance theatre, performing across the UK and the world. Since forming in 2007, the company has introduced thousands of people to a different side of dance and movement with a mission to make high-quality dance experiences accessible to everyone.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to create, and perform alongside one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies!

For ages 12-17 years.

Full bursary places available.

About the workshop:

This three-day course runs from 10am – 4pm each day in the Dance Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days and be available on Friday 6 March for the curtain-raiser at Pegasus Theatre.

Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building.

Oxford School of Drama

Theatre for Life, in collaboration with Beyond Reflections is seeking four Transgender+ actors to take part in an upcoming intergenerational verbatim theatre project that centres real stories, lived experiences, and the celebration of Trans+ history.

This project uses verbatim theatre techniques, drawing directly from interviews, conversations, and shared experiences. The performance will honour personal narratives while celebrating Trans+ resilience, heritage, and community across generations.

Who they're looking for:

• Transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse actors
• Performers interested in working with real words, testimonies, and historical material
• Comfort with a collaborative, ensemble-based, and intergenerational rehearsal process
• Experience as a musician, singer, or vocalist is welcome but not essential
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required — emerging performers are strongly encouraged to apply

About the process:

• A trauma-informed, supportive rehearsal environment
• Careful handling of personal stories with consent, respect, and integrity
• Opportunities to contribute creatively to shaping the final performance
• A focus on connection, representation, and celebrating Trans+ lives past and present

They are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for all participants. This project aims to uplift Trans+ voices, honour history, and build understanding through shared storytelling.

Dates: 

Audition: 28th February at Theatre Royal Winchester (Please select times below) 

Rehearsals start from 9th March - 17th August (Every Monday, excluding bank holidays ) 

Preview performance at Mayflower Studios: 29th and 30th August as part of Pride Southampton 

Theatre Tour: Two professional venues in November (Dates TBC) 

New Adventures

Farnham Maltings

Work alongside industry specialists as you develop your skills and abilities through the three essential disciplines: Acting, Dance and Singing. Collaborate, create and gain performance experience from full scale musicals to a graduate showcase.

With this musical theatre course you’ll become a confident, creative and self-motivated individual, ready to break into the industry.

This dynamic and intensive course takes place across four terms in a full calendar year. It is designed for those aged 21 and over who can discover and realise their potential as a creative artist over a year of training. You will be taught in group classes, developing your professionalism, collaboration and technical skill through ensemble learning and individual tutorials.

We expect you to be bold and fearless in your willingness to understand yourself and be prepared to be open and curious whilst experimenting with new methods of working. Throughout your training you will have opportunities to collaborate with leading directors, writers and producers.

The year culminates in London where you will perform in London venues to the public and to an invited industry audience. On completion of the course, you will be awarded Equity membership.

Graduates of this course include Tanya Reynolds, Babou Ceesay, Jude Owusu, Claire Foy and Richard Gadd.