Each year the Almeida Theatre reaches over 7000 people through its free-to-access participation programme. From For Free Festivals, Almeida Every Child, to Artist Development Programmes and more, their team works to make the Almeida a creative home for the local Islington community whilst supporting the next generation of young artists.
Join Almeida Schools Producer Seb Gardner, and explore how to devise creative, responsive, and bespoke participatory projects. Get practical experience in programming events, learn about outreach and partnership building, and develop skills as a creative facilitator.
This session will be hosted by Seb Gardner, Schools Producer at the Almeida Theatre.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Ever wondered why an Assistant Director has to attend every rehearsal, watch the show multiple times a week, and might have a contract longer than the Director’s? Join Tiffany Wong for an honest look inside the role of the Assistant Director – what our day actually looks like, how we land these jobs, and anything else you might want to know. Drawing on her own experiences in the UK and Australia, Tiffany opens up the mysterious world of the “Assistant Director”.
This session will be hosted by Tiffany Wong, Freelance Director. These are Tiffany’s credits for the past year:
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
An insight into a director’s process, with opportunities for any questions afterwards — facilitated by an alumnus of East 15 Acting School’s MA Theatre Directing programme.
This session will be hosted by Rebecca Goh, Theatre/Movement Director and East 15 Acting School Alumnus.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Join a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained, where the masks and puppets are created, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage.
This session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre.
Key Information:
How to Book:
Bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
To find out how to book, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page.
Subscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October.
Already signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know.
In-Person Waiting List:
If you aren’t able to book a place in advance, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Simply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
For more information and to sign up to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Emma Rice Company Training Programme is offering a unique opportunity for theatre makers aged 18+. The theatre maker taster is a free, four hour workshop. Apply now!
In this practical workshop members of our Tristan & Yseult show team will introduce participants to the Emma Rice Company method. You will play games, learn songs and devise. You will experience first-hand how Emma Rice Company builds an ensemble and creates their critically acclaimed shows.
Key information:
For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Calling all emerging theatre makers, students, creative facilitators, and actors!
Discover the power of African storytelling and the universal power of personal stories in this dynamic, hands-on workshop led by award-winning producer and writer Lydia Idakula.
In this workshop, you will explore how personal experiences, history, culture and imagination can be transformed into compelling stories. Through conversation, creative exercises, film, writing and group discussion, you’ll explore themes of identity, belonging, memory and imagination, uncover the themes that matter most to you and begin developing your own original story idea.
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, performer, theatre-maker, or simply someone with a story to tell, this workshop offers practical tools for finding your authentic voice while introducing you to the richness and diversity of African storytelling traditions. No previous writing experience is required – just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to explore.
Expect an inspiring, welcoming and interactive session where you’ll connect with other creatives, share ideas in a supportive environment and leave with fresh inspiration for your own creative journey.
Come ready to write, reflect, create, and discover that every great story begins with the courage to tell it.
Key information:
For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Calling all emerging theatre makers, students, creative facilitators, and actors!
How can we create theatre together in ways that celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and recognise it as a creative resource?
Join Varshini Pichemuthu, Applied Theatre Practitioner and Creative Facilitator, for a practical artist development workshop exploring playful, participant-centered approaches to devising and creating work in multilingual spaces.
Drawing on Varshini’s experience facilitating with participants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the workshop will explore how movement, gesture, sound, play, storytelling and spoken language can offer different ways into communication and creativity. We’ll consider how we can honour the knowledge, experiences and creativity that participants already bring into the room, create opportunities for different forms of expression, and approach story-making with choice and agency at its heart.
Through practical exercises, games and collaborative devising, we’ll explore and share adaptable approaches for creating and facilitating in multilingual spaces. There will also be space to exchange ideas, reflect on our own practice and learn from the collective wisdom in the room.
Key information:
For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Calling all emerging theatre makers, students, creative facilitators, and actors!
Join us, in collaboration with the ADC Theatre, for this free artist development workshop with Rachel Denning, Actor & Facilitator, and Associate Artist at National Youth Theatre, exploring how imposter syndrome can impact creative practice.
Rachel has worked in Television, Film, Theatre, Radio and Education for 20 years. As a disabled actor she has experienced Imposture Syndrome throughout her training and professional work and would love to share these experiences and thoughts with others.
Whether it’s feeling that we're not experienced enough, or that we don’t have the "look", skills or background, or "type", imposter syndrome can have a huge impact on how we approach creative work and the opportunities we take. Through practical exercises, discussion, drama and playful exploration, the workshop will offer a supportive space to explore the challenges of finding your voice, stepping into professional creative spaces, taking risks and believing that you have something valuable to offer.
Key information:
For more information and to book, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Are you 14+, do you love Group 64? Do you have ideas and opinions that you'd like to share? Want to meet people outside of your classes? Sounds like you should join our Youth Committee!
We are Group 64’s Youth Committee, we are long standing members, who give important views, feedback and help to the Youth Director. We help to make G64 the best it can possibly be!
Application: Send us an email on info@g64.org.uk letting us know why you're keen!
For more information, click the Opportunity Info link below!
Free Arts Award Programme for 13 - 16 year olds
Are you a 13 - 16 year old eager to unleash your creativity?
We are delivering a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification while exploring their own artistic interests.
Through workshops, projects, and cultural experiences, participants will be supported every step of the way by experienced creative practitioners.
Key information:
The programme will run from October 2026 to May 2027. We will also be running half-term workshop days (10am – 3pm) in October half-term, February half-term and Easter!
If you would like to see the dates scheduled for our programme, please email engagement.theatre@rotherham.gov.uk to request this before signing up.
To sign up, click the Opportunity Info link below!
