Taunton Brewhouse are looking for an emerging Assistant Director with strong roots in Somerset/the South-West and ideally, a home base within 25 miles of TA1 1JL. They encourage applications from graduates and those at the start of their career in directing. This is a full-time freelance role (7-hour days) between 9 November and 4 December.
The successful applicant will gain hands-on experience across the full professional rehearsal process, from the initial read-through through to the final performance.
Treasure Island - About the Show
Will you risk everything for gold? Or is some treasure worth more than money?
Jim Hawkins is growing up in the salt-aired historic harbour town of Watchet on the coast of West Somerset, but wants more from life than one day becoming the owner of the family B&B.
The arrival of a mysterious sailor and the treasure map he brings with him turns Jim's ordinary world upside down. Home comforts are soon a distant memory as Jim is aboard a ship bound for who knows where in search of stolen gold, sailing alongside a crew of colourful rogues, brave adventurers, and one utterly unforgettable, silver-tongued pirate: Long John Silver.
Digging for buried treasure brings many things to the surface and Jim must face a question that no map can answer.
Bursting with rousing folk music, crashing waves, daring adventures, and a great deal of laughter, this is a story about loyalty, courage, and the most important journey of all - growing up and working out what really matters.
The Assistant Director will need to be available for the following periods of time:
Rehearsals (in Taunton): from Monday 9 November 2026 - Friday 27 November 2026
Tech: from Monday 30 November 2026 - Friday 4 December 2026
And will be given free tickets for one preview and Press Night:
Previews: from Tuesday 8 December 2026
Press Night: Thursday 10 December 2026
This is a paid position. The fee is £1780.
Elevate is a practical, skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers and artists. Selected workshops are also open to artists from other disciplines.
This workshop will explore:
The workshop focuses on working as a theatre practitioner, but the skills and tools will benefit artists working across disciplines.
The workshop takes place at acta’s theatre, accessed via five steps, with a lift available. An accessible toilet is also provided.
acta can offer a range of access adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers or companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
For access requests, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
Elevate is a skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers, artists, community organisers and campaigners interested in working creatively with communities.
This practical, explorative workshop will explore:
The theatre is accessed via five steps, with a lift available. There is also an accessible toilet. acta can provide a range of adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers/companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
If you have access requirements, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
The first workshop, Creative Facilitation, takes place on 16 September.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with your attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
Elevate is a practical, skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers and artists. Selected workshops are also open to people from other creative and community disciplines.
This workshop will explore:
The workshop is open to anyone interested in everyday heritage and people’s histories. Writers, storytellers, filmmakers and researchers may also find it useful.
The workshop takes place at acta’s theatre, accessed via five steps, with a lift available. An accessible toilet is also provided.
acta can offer a range of access adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers or companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
For access requests, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
Elevate is a practical, skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers and artists. Selected workshops are also open to people working across creative and community disciplines.
This workshop will explore:
The workshop is suitable for anyone whose work involves gathering and sharing community voices, including writers, storytellers, filmmakers and researchers.
The workshop takes place at acta’s theatre, accessed via five steps, with a lift available. An accessible toilet is also provided.
acta can offer a range of access adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers or companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
For access requests, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
Elevate is a practical, skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers and artists. Selected workshops are also open to people working across creative and community disciplines.
This workshop will explore:
The workshop is suitable for anyone who works with groups to develop stories, not just theatre practitioners. Writers and other storytellers may also find it useful.
The workshop takes place at acta’s theatre, accessed via five steps, with a lift available. An accessible toilet is also provided.
acta can offer a range of access adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers or companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
For access requests, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
Elevate is a practical, skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers, artists and anyone who facilitates groups as part of their work.
This workshop will explore:
The workshop is designed to be useful beyond the creative sector, supporting anyone who facilitates groups in their work.
The workshop takes place at acta’s theatre, which is accessed via five steps, with a lift available. An accessible toilet is also available.
acta can provide a range of access adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers or companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.
For access requests, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.
If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.
A Paid Residency Opportunity for Early-Career Artists in Bristol
Creative Futures is offering 4 early-career artists a £500 commission & a 3-month residency each to develop new art, music, sound &/or performance works. Creative Youth Network will provide commissioned artists with a structure of support, mentoring, artist-to-artist creative exchange & workshops to develop their creative practices, producing skills, professional networks, and artistic community - ending with a public showcase of the commissioned artist’s works at The Courts in Bristol’s city centre.
The residency runs from Tues 6th Oct 2026 - Tues 26th Jan 2027. Commissioned artists will receive:
We are looking for artists working across all creative disciplines, with two of the four places will be reserved for musicians and sound artists.
Bristol Old Vic
Fire up your imaginations and discover the world of performance and theatre-making with Theatre Royal Plymouth's Creative Explorers.
During the term, young people will explore new skills and develop their knowledge by engaging with a variety of theatrical conventions, this may include storytelling, devising from stimulus and performance opportunities.
Sessions will begin weekly from 26 Sep – 18 Dec with a break for half term (26 Oct – 01 Nov).
Running time: 90 minutes, 10.30am – 12pm or 12:30pm – 2pm
Cost: £80, bursary places available.
