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Are you or do you know anyone interested in a career in Backstage who is currently in Yr10 or Yr11?

Next Tuesday 3rd March we are holding a Backstage Production Arts Taster morning for students who want to know more about a career working backstage.

The morning is free with workshops, a tour round our facilities and hearing about the course we have on offer. To book a place email marketing@stratford.ac.uk 🤩

A paid summer work and cultural exchange opportunity for creatives aged 18+.

Camp America offers a paid summer opportunity to live and work at an American summer camp for 9–12 weeks, with performing arts and creative roles available across camps in the USA. This is more than just work experience - it’s a chance to use your creative skills while living the full summer camp life!

Creatives from all backgrounds are placed in roles where they can teach, lead and inspire young people through acting, singing, dance, music, technical theatre and production, while also being part of a wider camp community. Alongside your role, you’ll take part in classic camp activities, build international friendships and experience everyday life in the USA. While we work with specialist theatre and performing arts camps, performing arts roles are available across many different camps, not just specialist ones.

This opportunity is ideal for those who:

Are actors, singers, dancers, musicians, technicians, directors or creatives with relevant skills
Want paid, hands-on experience using their creativity in a real-world setting
Are looking for more than a placement - a summer of growth, confidence-building and unforgettable experiences
Want to develop transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication in an international environment

Camps generally run from mid-Jun to mid-August – but this can vary by camp and location.

Worcester Theatres are proud to announce an exciting opportunity for 16–21-year-olds to develop skills and gain hands-on experience in the technical theatre industry through the NT Connections Technical Theatre Programme, held at the Swan Theatre in Worcester. Committed to breaking down barriers within the arts industry, Worcester Theatres aim to make careers in theatre more accessible to young and emerging talent across Worcestershire.

The NT Connections Technical Theatre programme is a free opportunity and is ideal for any young person looking to build new skills, get real backstage experience, and learn how theatre really works behind the scenes of a production. The programme will take place over three days on Monday 30 March, Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April 2026 at the Swan Theatre.

Participants will learn the basics of stage lighting, sound and backstage communication systems, and take part in specialist workshops including lighting programming, sound mixing, flying and rigging, and hands-on sessions using QLab software. They will also gain practical experience with professional technical equipment and provide technical support for productions during the NT Connections Festival 2026 at the Swan Theatre. A £50 travel bursary will be available to support travel costs, and the NT Connections Technical Theatre Programme is funded by the National Theatre.

The NT Connections Technical Theatre programme can be the start of a promising career in the technical theatre industry, as proven by Worcester Theatres’ Theatre Technician, Lewis Carey who took part in the programme back in 2022.

Lewis Carey, Theatre Technician at Worcester Theatres said, “I first took part in the NT Connections Technical Theatre programme four years ago at Worcester Theatres, and got to oversee how a professional theatre puts on multiple shows. After completing my first successful NT Connections technical theatre programme in 2022, I was hired as a Junior Theatre Technician though an apprentice scheme at Worcester Theatres.

I have since been involved in the NT Connections Festivals for the last three years, with last year running all of the lighting programming and designing for the events. The programme gave me a great opportunity to start my career and work with people who have lots of experience in theatre and all aspects of the technical industry.”

Are you ready to think fast, get creative, and have fun?

This Improvisation workshop is all about building confidence, teamwork, and spontaneity through theatre games and exercises. No scripts, no pressure.

Come laugh, learn, and surprise yourself – you might just discover you’re quicker, braver, and more creative than you thought!

How to book:

Book your place on their website.
Tickets are £15 per child, with bursaries available.

Additional Infomation:

There are two time slots to choose from: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Step into something new at Albany Theatre as they trial their brand-new stage, a bold creative space built to showcase Coventry’s local talent.

Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, spoken word / theatre or sketch this stage is all about experimentation, energy, and connection.

The Albany Theatre is offering an electric setting where artists can share their work with a live audience. Come and be a part of the very first moments of something special !

How to get involved:

The Albany Theatre

Vamos Theatre

Course Overview:

Study takes place over three years at Midlands Academy of Dance (MADD College) & Drama, Richmond House, Nottingham City Centre. Students work in small classes and receive direct teaching time each week.

The course is delivered through classes, projects, workshops and performance opportunities. During the course students engage in a range of performance projects.

In the second year, skills are further explored in collaboration classes which include peer integration and team teaching to enhance your creativity and help you to make connections between subjects.

Additionally, there is time given to focus on detail and help develop independence and confidence in each individual’s practice. (Course content is subject to change).

This degree program will be structured to provide students with real-world skills, such as acting, singing, dancing, choreography, production, and stage management, all underpinned by a strong academic foundation in musical theatre history, theory, and analysis. Graduates of the program will be fully equipped to enter the workforce as versatile, multi-talented professionals prepared to work in theatre, film, television, and other performing arts sectors.

Students will have the unique opportunity to work on live productions, attend masterclasses with industry professionals, and engage in collaborative projects that reflect the dynamic nature of the musical theatre industry. The combination of academic study and practical experience ensures that students graduate not only with a degree but with a portfolio of work and professional skills that can be immediately applied in their careers. Both institutions are dedicated to producing highly skilled professionals who are not only artistically capable but also possess a strong theoretical understanding of the industry.

Dance Consortium

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