Lyric Hammersmith is looking for young people aged 13–25 who live or learn in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to form a Board to oversee the Young People’s Borough of Culture 2026–27.
Are you a young leader? Interested in culture and creativity? Want to build on your leadership skills? Invested in what happens in your local area?
Young People’s Borough of Culture is a two-year initiative led by Lyric Hammersmith Theatre for the Hammersmith & Fulham Cultural Compact, enabling young people in the borough to celebrate their cultural lives and linking their creativity to the local innovation sectors.
The project sets out a new long-term model for young people, education and business sectors, delivering an expansive programme of work including School Arts Week, a week of creative arts workshops for all state primary and SEND schools in the borough; Our Place, a participatory grant scheme for creative projects voted on and delivered by young people across Hammersmith & Fulham; an October youth festival taking place in cultural and creative organisations throughout half-term week; and more to be announced.
The Young People’s Borough of Culture Board will meet in person once a month to steer the Young People’s Borough of Culture by overseeing and taking part in marketing, outreach, operations, community producing, finance, governance, and more. Board members will have a direct influence on showcasing and celebrating Hammersmith & Fulham and ensuring that local young people are at the heart of the programme. This is a chance to be part of something completely new, exciting, and unique, as London’s first ever Young People’s Borough of Culture.
See the FAQs for more information.
The Board will:
The Board will meet in person on the first Tuesday of the month between April 2026 and August 2027, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at various locations in the Borough:
Group interviews will take place on Saturday 18th April, 10:30am – 12:30pm, or Monday 20th April, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Applicants only need to attend one session.
To apply, applicants must:
Lyric Hammersmith wants to ensure that the Board is representative of the full range of young people in the Borough, including people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodiversity, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people from low-income households, and those who are care experienced.
If applicants feel unsure about their eligibility or have any questions, they can get in touch via participation@lyric.co.uk.
Please note: Applications for this project close on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 12pm.
Oliver! is looking for a Trainee Company Manager to join the team for 12 weeks. The Trainee will primarily be based at the Gielgud Theatre, but may work across other London shows. The trainee will be taught all aspects of the roles of Company Manager and Deputy Company Manager through a variety of training sessions, task based assignments and on the job shadowing.
No formal qualifications are required. This is an opportunity for someone to learn on the job in a structured and supportive environment with the aim of being equipped and confident to undertake a position within company management at the end of the post.
Essential
· A passion for pursuing a career in theatre and live events.
· Some experience working in a theatre environment (whether on stage, backstage or
front of house).
· Experience of or an interest in managing people.
· Positive and proactive attitude.
· Organised, efficient and able to prioritise tasks.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to remain calm and patient during difficult situations or in a busy environment.
Desirable
· Experience or understanding of working with children.
· Stage Management experience.
· IT and admin experience.
The Company Manager at Oliver! will be delivering most of the training. Some training in other specialisms will be organised with other professionals either within the CML team or outside training providers (for example First Aid). Topics covered include:
· Rules & Regulations, Health & Safety
· Company Management Paperwork
· Press and Marketing
· Payroll
· Company Care
· Production Management
· Producing
· Touring
· Networking
· Mock interviews
· Practical First Aid
· Mental Health First Aid
· Leadership & Management
Reporting to the Company Manager and Associate Producer of Oliver!
Assisting the Company Manager & Deputy Company Manager with managing the day to day running of Oliver!, including:
· Management of the production personnel.
· Managing cast holiday request enquiries.
· Drafting weekly schedules with the resident team.
· Maintain awareness of Working Time Directive across the departments.
· Have a strong understanding of the Producer’s health and safety policies and ensuring
that requirements in relation to health and safety are met within the department.
· Coordinate and manage promotional events such as publicity and photographic calls, press
and media interviews and other events where necessary.
· Support the DCM when they are covering the Company Manager during shows for days
off, holidays and sick leave.
· Book and organise company, cast and creative ticket requests.
· Learn one Stage Management plot for the show to cover as and when required
(experience dependent).
Start date: Flexible
Contract length: 12 weeks
Salary: £828.60 per week plus subsistence, if applicable, in line with the SOLT/Equity Agreement
Interviews – round 1 will be on Zoom, round 2 will be in person in London.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Got ideas, energy, and something to say? We want you on our Young Committee.
Be part of the conversations, shape what we do, and actually make an impact. 🎉
Please email anine.solomon-gardner@theatreroyal.org.uk to express your interest.
Theatre-Maker Placement with Company of Wolves
Two new paid opportunities for early career theatre-makers in Scotland
Following a successful pilot, Company of Wolves are offering a rare opportunity for 2 early career artists to be embedded in the operations of one of Scotland’s foremost contemporary performance companies, for up to 40 days over an 8-month period.
This development opportunity offers the security of paid work to help promising theatre-makers take the next steps in their journey as artists, producers and leaders, so they’re better placed to make a real impact in the future of Scottish theatre.
The placements will run between June 2026 and January 2027.
Successful applicants will work closely with the Company of Wolves team through a bespoke programme of activities during which you can expect to:
Our aim is that participating artists will leave this programme with a stronger understanding of the theatre sector in Scotland, a clearer picture of how they want to work and the work they want to make, and an expanded professional network and skillset to help them continue building successful and sustainable careers in Scotland.
Placement artists will be paid a daily rate, plus reasonable expenses as agreed with us, for all their time working with the company.
About Company of Wolves
Company of Wolves is a laboratory theatre company based in Glasgow. Founded in 2012 by Joint Artistic Directors Ewan Downie and Anna Porubcansky, we have developed a unique and powerful approach to training, making and performance based on experimentation, inclusion, collaboration and play.
For more information about us, please visit our website at companyofwolves.org
Content, timescale and commitment
The Theatre-Maker Placements will run for up to 40 days, from June 2026 until the end of January 2027.
The work includes both fixed and flexible elements as outlined below.
Please note that the fixed elements of this placement involve medium to high physical activity, and solo, partner and group work, and include a wide range of activities from meditative practices to running. Please get in touch if you have questions about the scope of this work and its likely demands.
FIXED DATES
Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following fixed dates:
Agamemnon R&D week (5 days in Glasgow)
8 - 12 June 2026
Placement artists will participate in the research & development phase for Company of Wolves’ next show, a new adaptation of Aeschylus’ Agamemnon. They will work collaboratively as part of a team of 5 performers, exploring practical, embodied ways to integrate text, rhythm, song, movement and dance to realise a new version of this Ancient Greek text. The R&D will be supported by Ancient Greek specialist Dr Michael Carroll from the School of Classics at the University of St Andrews.
Movement & Voice Lab (equivalent 3 full days in Glasgow)
5 weekly evenings over Sept/Oct 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Company of Wolves’ ongoing weekly training group will return this autumn, based in our rigorous and playful body-centred training practices. The group will be led by joint artistic directors, Anna Porubcansky and Ewan Downie, and use movement, voice and imagination to connect, develop deep listening to ourselves and others, awaken the sources of our creativity, and shake off old patterning.
Winter Training (6 days in Glasgow / Edinburgh)
Over w/c 11th Jan and w/c 18th Jan 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Winter Training is Company of Wolves' hugely popular annual public workshop, dedicated to waking up our bodies, voices and imaginations to free creativity, develop confidence and resilience, and build connections with other people. These workshops take place in January and are led by Ewan and Anna.
REMOTE AND FLEXIBLE WORK STRANDS
The following work strands will be organised flexibly taking into account your availability and the company’s planned programme for 2026/27.
Because this is a developmental opportunity, details of these strands will be shaped together with successful candidates, in accordance with their personal and professional development goals. Learning areas may include project management, production, tour-booking, fundraising, general management, financial management, recruiting and working with freelancers, governance, marketing and PR. We anticipate that this will involve:
Shadowing, mentoring, coaching and organisational support (up to 18 days)
Successful candidates will have dedicated time with Company of Wolves’ Artistic Directors, Producer and Company Manager, learning new practical skills and gaining insights into multiple facets of running a company or being a self-producing artist, and will receive mentoring and coaching sessions to support their own career development and skills development.
They will also have the opportunity to contribute to discussions regarding future development of the company’s plans, policies and long-term strategy. We anticipate that within this time we will also support each Placement artist to develop a funding application (e.g. a Creative Scotland Open Fund application) for a project of their own.
Support for Agamemnon script development (2 days)
Including reading script drafts, contributing to ongoing research as appropriate, contributing to script development conversations with Anna, Ewan and Michael.
Meeting and event attendance (3 days)
Attending Company of Wolves Board meetings, and sector events such as FST meetings.
Optional and schedule dependent: The Bacchae on tour (approx 3 days)
An opportunity to attend THE BACCHAE on tour in Scotland (end May 2026), to gain first-hand experience of the practicalities of touring in different contexts. This is not obligatory and will be subject to individuals’ availability.
Successful candidates may also undertake some practical admin/producing tasks, as appropriate, to support the work of the organisation, in order to gain more hands-on experience of Company of Wolves’ day-to-day operations.
We will work closely with the individuals selected to discuss and refine the shape of this opportunity throughout the process.
JOB DETAILS
Contract type: Freelance
Time commitment: Up to 40 days between June 2026 and Jan 2027, with exact number of days to be mutually agreed.
Fee: £130 per day worked. This is based on a weekly rate of £650 (above ITC minimum) and reflects length of time commitment.
Expenses: We can also reimburse travel costs and other expenses that are necessary to enable artists to take part; depending on individual needs and subject to discussion and mutual agreement.
Access: Access support is also available, subject to a conversation with each individual about their specific needs.
For the flexible/remote aspects of the work, Placement artists may work from their own base, or from the Company of Wolves office in central Glasgow if this location is easily accessible for them.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for early-career theatre-makers who have begun to forge their own artistic vision through making work at a professional level.
Essential criteria:
Desired skills and experience
In assessing applications, we will be looking for evidence of:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Company of Wolves believe in equality of opportunity, and are committed to building a collaborative culture where everyone can do their best work. Our aim is that our work and the people with whom we work reflects the diversity of our society. We particularly encourage people who are currently under-represented* in the Scottish theatre sector to apply for this opportunity.
Our application process is designed to enable us to make contextual decisions which acknowledge how some artists will have encountered additional barriers while working in the arts (and may therefore have been less able to attain a certain level of experience). If you think this applies to you, please let us know.
How to apply
Please complete the application form here
You will have the option to apply through written answers or in video format, as preferred.
After submitting an application, you will be sent a link to an anonymous Equalities Monitoring Form. Completing this form is voluntary but we appreciate your input in helping us to assess how well we are meeting our Equalities aims.
The Equalities Monitoring Form will be separate from your application and does not form part of the selection process. Information obtained from the form will not be available for the people preparing the shortlist. Data obtained from the forms will be used solely for monitoring purposes and no individual can ever be identified from it.
The application deadline is 5pm on Thursday 9 April. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Your application will be read by Company of Wolves’ Artistic Directors Ewan Downie and Anna Porubcansky, and Producer Corinne Salisbury, with additional advice from our Board of Trustees.
We will let you know by Thursday 23 April whether you have been invited to attend an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed the week beginning 4 and 11 May. Candidates will be informed of our final decision by Monday 18 May.
Westminster City Council is pleased to launch its Inside Out grants programme in advance of August 2026, when our popular monthly long outdoor celebration of arts and culture, delivered with partners, will return. This free and inclusive festival brings the city’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and culture into the streets and open spaces of Westminster for all to enjoy. The programme showcases live performances, cultural walking tours, outdoor exhibitions, intergenerational workshops, sculpture trails, installations and a range of other pop-up activities, all in accessible outdoor locations.
We retained a spotlight on West End this year, while also ensuring the festival reached across the borough to reach more of our communities. You can explore information about all the 2025 programme events here. Our extraordinary cultural institutions and community organisations are, of course, at the heart of Inside Out’s success. To encourage participation this dedicated grants programme will again contribute to the costs of partner activities.
Applicants can apply for between £1,000 and £10,000 until the deadline of 2 April 2026. All the guidance and application form are provided here. Please note the information road closures and venue partners. As usual, preference will be given to applicants based in Westminster.
Discover how a theatre really works from the inside.
Chichester Festival Theatre's week‑long Work Experience programme gives you the chance to explore a wide range of departments, including Technical, Learning, Education and Participation (LEAP), Marketing, Development, Producing, Finance, Box Office and Front of House. You’ll be surprised by the huge variety of roles that make theatre happen and the many ways your talents can fit in.
They’re looking for passionate individuals who can tell them why this opportunity matters to them and what they hope to gain. By the end of the week, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of where you might belong in the arts, inspiration for future opportunities and insight into the incredible teamwork behind the work on their stages.
For more information and to apply, click the opportunity link below!
Work experience offers practical, hands-on insight into the theatre industry, helping you build skills, confidence, and a clearer understanding of different career pathways. It’s an ideal first step when exploring a future in theatre. As an initial step, we recommend getting in contact with your local theatre to see if they offer any work experience opportunities.
While many people associate theatre careers with performing, there are a huge number of offstage roles that make productions possible. From stage management and lighting to marketing, producing, costume, sound, and technical theatre, work experience allows you to explore these departments and discover which areas interest you most. Taking part in work experience placements can provide a range of valuable benefits, including:
Understanding How Theatres Work:
Working within a theatre environment allows you to see how different departments collaborate to bring a production to life. This perspective is incredibly valuable if you're considering a career in the sector.
Developing Practical Theatre Skills:
Work experience often gives you the chance to assist with real tasks, whether that’s supporting technical teams, observing rehearsals, helping front-of-house teams, or working with marketing and administration departments.
Building Confidence and Professional Skills:
Being part of a professional environment helps you develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are essential across the creative industries.
Making Connections in the Theatre Industry:
The theatre industry is highly collaborative. Work experience placements can introduce you to professionals working in the field and help you begin building a network within the industry.
Strengthening Future Applications:
Whether you're applying for drama school, university courses, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles, work experience demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to the sector.
Many theatres and arts organisations across the UK offer work experience placements, shadowing opportunities, and youth programmes. Availability and application processes vary, but the following organisations regularly provide opportunities for young people interested in theatre careers:
London
South of England
Midlands
North of England
North of England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
You may also want to check the websites of theatres local to you, as many venues offer placements throughout the year or during school holidays.
Work experience is one of the most valuable ways to begin exploring opportunities in theatre. It provides a clearer understanding of how productions are created and how different departments work together behind the scenes.
Whether your interests lie in technical theatre, production, stage management, marketing, or theatre administration, gaining offstage experience is an excellent way to start your journey in the industry.
Little Angel Theatre, awarded Fringe Theatre of the Year 2024 by The Stage, is seeking an Assistant Workshop Facilitator to support its Creative Learning team. Since opening in 1961, Little Angel Theatre has been dedicated to creating inspiring puppetry and storytelling experiences for young audiences. Rooted in Islington, the theatre works closely with its diverse local community to make arts engagement accessible and inclusive for all.
The Assistant Workshop Facilitator will support the development and delivery of participatory workshops, including puppetry, drama, and arts activities for children and families. Working alongside skilled facilitators, the role involves assisting with planning, preparation, participant engagement, and evaluation to ensure workshops are welcoming, creative, and well organised.
Required:
Desirable:
DBS:
Taking place from Tuesday 7th April – Friday 10th April 2026, the programme runs daily from 10:00am until approximately 3:00pm and offers students aged 14–18 an engaging and practical insight into the many careers that exist behind the scenes in theatre.
This will be a fun and inspiring week hosted across various theatres in the West End. Across the four days, students will explore key areas of theatre-making including:
The programme provides hands-on workshops, industry insight, and the opportunity to meet professionals working across the creative industries.
As part of the experience, students will also have the opportunity to see Paddington The Musical on the Thursday afternoon, following their participation in the weeks sessions, offering a valuable chance to connect their learning with a live West End production.
This programme is ideal for students interested in Drama, Performing Arts, Design, Technical Theatre, or those curious about creative industry career pathways beyond performing.
Course fees start at £120.
Kickstart your career in theatre and gain hands-on experience supporting workshops, events, and youth programmes at one of the UK’s leading children’s theatres.
The Egg is a theatre for curious and young minds, where we explore the joy of being human through shared theatrical experiences. The Egg, part of Theatre Royal Bath, is one of the country’s most established theatres dedicated to children and young people. Since opening in 2005, it has presented over 900 plays, programming 60 different professional productions each year for audiences aged 0-18, hosting hundreds of theatre companies and introducing thousands of young people to live theatre.
This opportunity is part of The Egg’s Pipeline Programme: OPEN Egg Awards, which will support six early-career theatre creatives (two per year across three years) through a paid training opportunity. This is a structured, paid training opportunity designed for someone at the start of their career in theatre, creative learning or arts education. They will receive mentoring from experienced practitioners, take increasing responsibility across the year and build practical skills that prepare them for future roles in theatre, facilitation and participation.
What you'll be doing
You will assist with the day-to-day running of the theatre school, and support our team in the delivery of a mixture of formal and informal theatre training for young people aged 5-18 years and support the Young Board associates and Youth Council/committee participants. Throughout the year, you will work alongside professional theatre-makers, producers and learning specialists, building your networks and gaining insight into how a busy producing theatre operates behind the scenes. This engagement is funded by The Garek Trust and is an in-person role based at The Egg in Bath. Applicants must be based in or able to reliably commute to Bath for the full duration of the one-year placement.
Key activities
What you will learn
Where possible, we will support the successful candidate in their creative goals and career ambitions, by offering insight into the roles that exist within a theatre-training environment or working theatre building, supporting you to expand your professional network within the theatre and creative learning sector.
What we are looking for
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