The Work in Theatre course at Theatre Royal Brighton will take place Monday 7 – Friday 11 April 2025, 10.30am – 4pm each day.
This course is a hands-on work experience course for young people aged 14 – 17 years to find out about a wide range of careers within the theatre industry. The course will take the form of workshops, talks and demonstrations as well as specific guidance on routes into the industry for different roles. Participants will find out about and experience Marketing and Communications, Front of House and Customer Service, Stage and Technical including lighting, sound and wardrobe, Theatre Management, and Creative Learning. The week also includes watching a matinee performance of The Shark is Broken.
We have 16 places available for this course. The fee is £150 per person. The Work in Theatre programme is designed to help improve equal access to the industry for young people who are disadvantaged by their socio-economic background, additional needs, Black, Asian and ethnic backgrounds and those in care or previously in care and we are able to offer a limited number of free and subsidised places.
Any questions or queries please contact the email address below.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Every holiday, Creation Theatre runs a selection of masterclasses or our celebrated ‘Play in a Week’ workshops. Join the Creation team for a day or week of jam packed creative fun!
All our workshops are taught by professional theatre makers – the actors, directors, choreographers and musical directors who work with Creation Theatre company. We look forward to inspiring the next generation of theatre makers!
One day workshops and masterclasses are £49.50. They generally run from 10am - 4pm with drop-off and pick-up times between 9am - 5pm.
Workshops are £190 for the 5 days.
We offer sibling discounts of 10% and a discount for Creation extras of 20% off one workshop/masterclass per year.
We have some bursary places available.
Calling all Year 10 and 11 students who are studying Macbeth or An Inspector Calls for GCSE!
Come and spend a day exploring the play with the Creation team.
We’ll help you consolidate your learning – particularly looking at character development, themes, language/verse and help you with learning some quotes from the play. We’ll be approaching these texts as plays, from the perspectives of actors and directors; a revision day with a difference, and plenty of fun.
Sessions will take place in the hall at the United Reformed Church, 394 Banbury Road. You’ll need to bring a packed lunch.
Monday 7 April: Macbeth
Tuesday 8 April: An Inspector Calls
Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you want to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in the arts and youth work sector? If so, Arts Outburst has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our team as a Youth Worker Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience in youth work, while making a real impact on the lives of young people. You will support the delivery of creative activities, mentorship, and outreach programs, and work closely with the young people in our community.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
We are offering a one-week work experience placement to give a taste of how theatre works for up to 20 participants in the school Years 10-13
Dates:
Monday 30 June – Friday 4 July 2025
10am – 4pm each day at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
Who is it for?
We are looking for students in Years 10 – 13 who are interested in working in the creative industries. Maybe you’re someone who’s done lots of acting or technical theatre or maybe you really love art, reading or film. Most importantly, you’re open to discovering more about how different parts of a theatre function and are keen to work with likeminded young people.
What does the placement involve?
In this placement, you will:
Britten Pears Arts
This is a unit-based qualification with assessment points throughout the year.
The Diploma is the first component of a full Extended Diploma which is completed over 2 years. It is a practical based course that focuses on technique and performance.
The course is broken up into units which will be allocated to various projects throughout the year. Some projects involve just one unit, but some will involve you working on several at the same time.
The units you will cover include:
If you're passionate about acting and performing arts, this course is for you. You will develop skills as a performer and will gain the qualifications necessary to enter higher education or work in the industry.
