A CPD opportunity for teachers to embed drama and creativity into their teaching, through working with a Bristol-based theatre company, Travelling Light.
Want to shake up your physics lesson but need some inspiration? Join Travelling Light on an exploration of how to incorporate more Drama into your classroom. Find out how a team of artists and teachers used arts-based learning to refresh their existing curriculum, whilst supporting pupil oracy, emotional literacy and wellbeing.
Key aims of the session:
Slots available in Bristol (8th Dec), Weston-Super-Mare (9th Dec) or Bath (11th Dec).
Please note, this is for teachers only.
Calling all school groups! Join The Redgrave for some technical workshops as part of Discover! Creative Careers.
Workshop 1: Introduction to Technical Theatre (KS3) Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM - Friday 14th November
Age Range: Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
This hands-on workshop introduces students to the exciting world of technical theatre. Participants will explore key aspects of stagecraft, including lighting, sound, and stage management. Through practical activities, students will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes roles that bring a production to life and discover the wide range of careers available in the technical side of the performing arts.
Workshop 2: Introduction to Technical Theatre (KS4 & KS5) Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Friday 14th November
Age Range: Key Stage 4 & 5 (Years 10–13)
Tailored for older students, this interactive workshop delves deeper into the world of technical theatre. Covering lighting design, sound engineering, stage management, and production planning, it offers a comprehensive overview of the skills and pathways available in the industry. Ideal for those considering a future in theatre production or backstage roles, this session provides both inspiration and practical knowledge. Aimed at GCSE and A Level Drama students.
This opportunity is part of the West of England Discover! Creative Careers takeover, in collaboration with: Get Into Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Bristol Beacon, St George’s, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre and Bristol Hippodrome.
Theatr Clwyd as part of the Craidd Partnership are offering two Trainee placements in Set & Costume Design and Lighting & Video Design for Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent theatre-makers with a connection to Wales.
We are delighted to be offering placement opportunities in two areas of the production for talented theatre-makers:
1. Trainee Set & Costume Design Placement
2. Trainee Lighting & Video Design Placement.
This is open to theatre-makers (with a particular focus on Designers and Lighting / Video Designers) who have strong ties to Wales due to being born, raised or currently living in Wales and who identify as either Deaf, disabled and/or Neurodivergent.
They will benefit from a unique and bespoke package of support at Theatr Clwyd through the Craidd initiative.
We will offer these theatre-makers the opportunity to engage deeply with our 2026 production of Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas, directed by Kate Wasserberg.
The theatre-makers will also have the opportunity to explore their creativity in dialogue with the Theatre Making team at Theatr Clwyd.
These trainee placement positions will be full-time at Theatr Clwyd from 26th January to 20th March 2026. You will be expected to be at Theatr Clwyd full-time during this period
We are able to offer the Under Milk Wood Trainee Lighting & Video Designer a buy-out bursary payment of £5,150.00
Theatr Clwyd will also support the placement with a travel and subsistence budget of £2,970.00
Through in-house productions, industry based placements and hands-on training, you’ll learn all relevant skills relating to the work of the production technician in theatre, events, film and TV.
With technology at its core, this course offers practical, hands-on training in a variety of high-end lighting, sound, and video systems – skills that are in high demand for the theatre, events, film and television industries in Wales and across the rest of the UK.
You’ll have classes given by leading professionals operating at the top of their field, alongside several production placements, both based at the College and with our industry partners here in Wales.
With your placements, developing your expertise for a technical career in the creative industries is only one part of it. These experiences will also help you to build communication and team working skills that are essential to thriving in collaborative environments.
After graduation, you could take on roles such as a production electrician, lighting technician or programmer, sound and system engineer, video operator or programmer, among many more.
Our Level 1 Diploma is an inspiring first step into the world of music and performing arts.
Our UAL Award in Music (Level 1) is an inspiring first step into the world of music creation. We will be studying how to create music, utilise studio equipment, work collaboratively with others, and plan, develop and complete creative projects across a range of different genres, media and uses.
Picking a different focus every half term, we will be delving into the world of sound effects, creating a multi-genre class album, getting to grips with studio and stage equipment, and investigating the sound and music of film and video games.
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner with a strong interest in music, a well-practised musician or a keen home studio enthusiast, there will be something here to sink your creative teeth into.
Looking for new opportunities, need support with a personal project, or just after some advice?
Book a quick chat with the RicNic team to get unstuck, ask questions, or explore your next steps. We can help with everything from career planning and freelancing to opportunity-hunting, CV reviews, and more.
Our team brings a wealth of experience in event and theatre production, new writing development, and creative careers—and we’re connected to a broad network of industry professionals ready to offer shadowing, mentoring, or a helpful chat. Using proven coaching techniques, we’ll help you clarify your goals, find answers, and leave the session with a clear set of actions—plus our practical advice along the way.
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in technical theatre at Wales' leading producing theatre
Theatr Clwyd is committed to supporting early career talent, and as an apprentice, you’ll be embedded in both our technical and theatre making teams to gain valuable, real-world experience in a live theatre setting.
This exciting course provides an exceptional opportunity for anyone drawn to the world of theatre
You will explore the back-stage and on-stage disciplines of theatre. With a strong emphasis on personal creativity, the course provides a unique view of performance and production. It is a rewarding alternative to the traditional ‘A’ Level route. Equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels, it links theoretical preparation in lectures and workshops with practical classes.
Based on the idea of repertory theatre, students undertake public performances and musical/dance showcases. Students have been prize winners in the Northern Ireland Inter College Performing Arts Competitions.
The course is based in the Foyle Theatre complete with dressing rooms, costume store, stage craft and property workshops. AV equipment are of the highest professional standard. Whether working back-stage or performing onstage, you will gain an invaluable insight into the world of theatre and develop professional skills in both public performance and technical support.
This course is suitable for 16-18 year olds wanting to work in television, film or the theatre, either in performance or technical support. Employment within the industry not only depends on talent, but also a sense of determination to succeed.
You will experience different performance styles, try out new ideas and gain an understanding of the performing arts industry at Barnet and Southgate College. Projects are largely based on practical assignments and performances, with some written exercises and evaluations.
You will study some of the following areas of performance:
There will be a series of practical assignments varying from informal small group presentations to larger public performances.
Are you an aspiring musician who is looking to create a new single or EPK? Are you looking for opportunities to be able to know how to take control of your content creation and record and perform your own songs?
This course is all about creating a portfolio to attract new opportunities, to rehearse your own original music and gain valuable industry feedback and to improve your own performance and production skills.
You will be getting an insight into artist development through performance activities and analytical problem solving based on your original material. Having a sense of ownership of your creativity and intellectual property is integral in the Music Industry, and we want to harness this methodology and refine the process in which your music is made, produced and performed.
