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.
If you’ve ever dreamed of working in hair and make-up for film, TV and theatre, this is the course for you. Our Theatrical Media Make-up college course will teach you the specialist techniques you need to get started on your way to an exciting career in a range of creative and dynamic industries.
Our Level 3 media make-up course covers every aspect of advanced make-up techniques for stage and screen alongside other media purposes. Studying in our cutting-edge make-up studios at University College Birmingham, you will learn basic hairdressing, media make-up, wigs and postiche, as well as cosmetic camouflage and applying airbrush make-up.
Thanks to our excellent links with the industry, you will have the chance to gain real-life experience on work placements with theatre companies and a range of other practical opportunities. On completing the course, you will have a wealth of options for working within the industry or taking on further study towards your ideal career.
Receive one complimentary young persons ticket (13 to 19-years-old) when you book one standard ticket for selected productions at The Birmingham Rep!
As a city centre venue, we do not have any parking facilities. There are four disabled parking bays on Cambridge Street for any audiences with access requirements.
Accessibility information about The Birmingham Rep can be found here.
Terms and conditions:
Discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you add both tickets to your basket. Cannot be applied retrospectively. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability.
