Have you ever dreamt of producing your own intimate theatre piece, musical extravaganza, experimental film, or immersive, digital installation? This Management (Theatre & Screen) programme empowers you with the skills, experiences and contacts you need to be the driving force behind ground-breaking creative productions.
You will develop the essential transferrable management skills you need to thrive in roles across the theatre and screen industries, before you then specialise in the areas that inspire you the most. Core to this programme is the opportunity to work on practical projects and public performances. You will gain extensive experience of the production process, giving you a deep understanding of how to manage processes and people. You will graduate as an industry-ready creative manager, able to flourish in a range of roles from producers, agents and casting directors to location managers, marketers and social media managers.
Studying at LIPA gives you a unique opportunity to work with like-minded creatives and professionals. They are an institution with a global reputation as a creative powerhouse. They attract international talent to collaborate and speak to their students, with recent visitors including Sir Sam Mendes, Björn Ulvaeus and Elvis Costello, Culture Liverpool, Rowan Atkinson. They are home to 30 rehearsal rooms, a 360-seat proscenium arch theatre, state-of-the-art film and TV studios, and six recording studios including their flagship George Martin Studio. They provide everything for the next generation of performers and their managers to thrive.
Fuse Box is a six-week programme of in-person professional development workshops for actors, theatre-makers and performance creatives delivered in London by Blown Fuse in partnership with guest artists including Playfight Theatre Company, playwright Kate Austen and director Jamie Wheeler.
The series supports early- and mid-career artists in developing practical performance, devising, writing and collaboration skills essential for sustainable careers in the contemporary theatre sector.
Workshops take place at Theatre Deli, Leadenhall (London) from 30 January - 6 March 2026, 7-9pm.
Participants may book individual sessions at £35 or a full programme ticket for £175 (equivalent to one workshop free). Capacity is limited to 12 artists per workshop to ensure high-quality, practice-led learning.
Fuse Box aims to ignite creativity, build confidence, and create space for meaningful artistic connection in the region.
The Programme:
Fri 30 Jan, 7-9pm: Devising Theatre
Mon 2 Feb, 7-9pm: Beyond Naturalism with Jamie Wheeler
Fri 13 Feb, 7-9pm: Making Theatre with Communities
Fri 20 Feb, 7-9pm: Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat with Playfight Theatre Co
Fri 28 Feb, 7-9pm: Collaborating with a Writer
Fri 6 March, 7-9pm: Testimonial Playwriting with Kate Austen
Who is it for?
Fuse Box is designed for both emerging and established theatre-makers, including:
If you're looking to learn something new, develop your practice, or expand your professional network, each workshop will provide opportunities to:
These workshops are designed for artists seeking to sharpen their craft, expand their creative toolkit and build meaningful industry connections. Whether you are an early-career theatre-maker or a more experienced artist refreshing your skills, Fuse Box offers a space to experiment, to collaborate, and to ignite new ideas.
Participants may attend the full programme or select individual workshops that best support their needs.
TheatreCraft Online will take place on Tuesday 10 February 2026.
TheatreCraft Online is the ultimate resource for anyone aged 16+ who’s curious about off-stage theatre careers. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options, in training, or already established in your career, the sessions are designed to inspire, inform and connect you with opportunities in the theatre industry – all from the comfort of your home.
No matter where you are in your journey, TheatreCraft Online offers a chance to dive beyond the curtain and find your perfect fit in off-stage theatre.
Sign up to the TheatreCraft newsletter by clicking the link below for updates and how to register.
Are you aged 16-30 and interested in an exciting volunteer position at a leading theatre, where you can meet new people and gain new skills?
CFT are committed to offering affordable tickets to world-class theatre and to reaching and growing younger audiences. As a Prologue Ambassador, you’ll help spread the word about their free Prologue scheme that gives 16-30s access to affordable tickets for shows at CFT.
If you are interested in developing your skills and understanding of marketing and watching more theatre in 2026, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Start date: February 2026
Interview dates: Group interview on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
Future Leaders leadership booster for 19-26 year olds interested in off-stage and management roles.
Connect with UK theatre and dance leaders to explore your next step in theatre management, festivals, events producing and administration.
Running in February to June 2026, Future Leaders features Insight Visits to 3 regional theatres plus bite-sized online skills workshops, mentoring and meetings with industry experts.
Open to anyone aged 19-26, Future Leaders is free, flexible and designed to fit around work or study commitments. Travel bursaries and access costs available. Half of the places will be offered to people from underrepresented backgrounds who may experience barriers becoming part of the UK’s theatre workforce.
Apply by Sunday 11 January 2026.
English Touring Opera are looking for Stage Management Placements to join their team for the Spring 2026 season rehearsal period.
This opportunity will see you spend over five weeks with the Stage Management team, largely based in rehearsals, observing and contributing to the day-to-day running of the rehearsal process. You will also experience the technical rehearsal process for two new operas at the Hackney Empire, and you will be invited to attend the opening night performances at the Sheffield Lyceum, with travel and overnight accommodation paid for by English Touring Opera.
Key Dates:
Salary:
About English Touring Opera:
For over 40 years, English Touring Opera (ETO) has held a unique place in the opera industry as the only mid-scale touring company offering regional venues and thousands of audience members outstanding live productions and impactful learning and participation projects, with the largest geographical reach of any UK company, from Devon to Durham and Canterbury to Chester.
At the heart of their ethos is making exceptional artistic experiences available and accessible to everyone, through a commitment to touring ambitious programmes of high-quality, innovative opera productions that engage and inspire over 33,000 people every year. Central to ETO’s programming is their award-winning Learning and Participation Programme, which annually works with over 8,000 children and adults nationwide in schools, workshops, and community projects.
To apply:
The brand-new series of In Dialogue - the podcast for emerging artists, is now here. Whether you’re an aspiring theatre-maker, performer, writer, director or producer, then this one’s for you.
Across four episodes, these five artists dive into topics like nailing your audition, building creative partnerships, touring as a performer and producing autobiographical work.
If you're looking to elevate your creativity and your career, make sure to tune in – this is one series you won’t want to miss!
First episode is now available to stream, search Scottish Youth Theatre wherever you get your podcasts or use the link in the bio to listen now.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Backstage Roadshow will take a series of FREE backstage skills workshops directly into UK state schools, introducing children and young people to the variety of creative pathways and career opportunities that exist within theatre, live events, television and film.
Led by industry professionals and designed by the School’s Production Arts staff, the Backstage Roadshow will take professional equipment into schools to provide a crucial insight into one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors and inspire young people to train and work in the creative industries.
Our team will also be offering full technical support to two primary school productions each year, bringing our lighting, sound, and stage management equipment, along with staff to help run your show.
How it works
The Backstage Roadshow will run for the Academic Years of 2024/25 and 2025/26, with support offered for one Primary School production in December and one in June or July.
What do we bring to your school?
For workshops, please complete your expression of interest via this form.
Shortlisted schools will be contacted for an online meeting to discuss the options, prior to a site-visit being arranged ahead of any firm offer for the Backstage Roadshow to visit.
Primary schools, please register here.
Experience a behind-the scenes tour and interactive sessions throughout the building, with expert advice on career pathways into theatre and live entertainment at one of Bristol's most iconic venues!
Book for either the 4th or 6th November.
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, The Redgrave, Prime Theatre, The Egg Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Please note, this is for school groups only. Sign up and book via the Discover! Opportunity Finder.
We are looking to take on a trainee stage manager to assist with our spring/ summer 2026 theatre production of The Scarlet Pimpernel. This is a hands-on role, requiring attendance at rehearsals (in Brixham) and shows (South Devon and up to Midlands). At the end the trainee may be invited to stay on with us, or not as they choose. Laura, the show director and theatre company founder will be mentoring.
The trainee will recieve photos of them "in action" at rehearsals and shows, free tea and coffee at all shows/ rehearsals, and at the end of the show run, a written reference for future work or study use. Travel to Midlands performance(s) is provided. Rehearsals begin Feb 2026, show run finishes duing August 2026
The trainee should be based in the South Devon area.
With us, the stage manager will be trained with the following responsibilities:
Applicants Personal Qualities:
