As part of our conference, we’re inviting Welsh artists and young industry to apply to take part in our Mentorship Programme which connects Welsh artists and industry with UK wide music industry specialists such as agents, managers, publishers, promoters, festivals, lawyers and producers.
The Mentorship Programme takes place at various venues in Cardiff City Centre from 16 – 18 October with the core face to face activity taking place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October.
Successful candidates will have guaranteed access to:
This is a unique opportunity to engage with the wider music industry face to face across 3 days.
Join us for a day of exploration and discovery as we delve into this exciting new version of Euripides’ Bacchae from Nima Taleghani.
Come and spend a day in the Olivier Theatre with the creative team working across this exciting new production. You’ll take part in live masterclasses and panel discussions.
This workshop is aimed at hands-on theatre-makers; you could be interested in performing, directing, playwrighting, movement direction or another craft – everyone is welcome.
As part of the day, you will also receive a free ticket to see the production that evening.
This workshop is free to take part in – no prior experience is necessary, just a sense of curiosity and creativity!
A workshop exploring aspects of direction for our production of The Land of the Living, a new play by David Lan.
This In Focus workshop will be led by Staff Director on the play, Julia Levai. It will examine the nature of the play, with a particular focus on direction, the playing space of the Dorfman theatre (where this play will be performed), and the actor-audience relationship.
Come ready to explore the creative challenges of this play from a practical viewpoint, and gain an insight into the rehearsal room process. The day will end on a Q&A with the creative team, followed by watching the play that evening.
These opportunities are free to take part in: no prior experience is necessary, just a sense of curiosity and creativity!
As part of the day, you’ll also receive a free ticket to see the production that same evening.
The Theatre Technician Apprentice is responsible to the Technical Manager, assisting with technical support on all The Rep productions, visiting productions and events
The Rep has three separate technical departments, Lighting, Stage and Sound/Video. The technical departments are run by the Technical Manager. Each department has a Head of Department and a Deputy. This role works with all these departments.
This role follows the Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship scheme and leads to a Level 3 qualification. You’ll also complete the Association of British Theatre Technicians Bronze Award qualification.
Are you interested in developing your creative practice but not had the opportunity to do so in a professional setting?
The Egg Theatre is seeking a Trainee Creative for a supported training role from January–July 2026.
The trainee will work closely with The Egg’s Engagement team and production freelancers, gaining hands-on experience in rehearsal rooms, production meetings, and creative processes.
Opportunities include shadowing and practical learning, with training tailored to those interested in areas such as writing, directing, design, lighting, sound, or stage management.
Get Technical! offers the chance to meet members of the production’s backstage and technical teams, see live demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
From wigs and wardrobe to sound and stage management, the event aims to motivate and inspire young people to consider a career in backstage positions in the performing arts industry. Attendees will be shown how the different technical departments work together to create the production and be given a sneak peek of some of the stage secrets and magic behind the show.
Backstage and technical team members will share stories from their own career journeys and tips for getting into the industry. The event will round off with a live Q&A.
£5 concession tickets are available for those in full time education or in receipt of government benefits.
A limited number of free bursary tickets are available, if you would like access to these, please email with a brief statement about why you would benefit from a free place at Get Technical!
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Our doors are open!
The whole family can join us for our free Open Day on Saturday 27 September, 12pm - 5pm.
Take a peek into our dressing rooms, try your hand at sound and lighting, and delve into the many artefacts from our in-house archive. Our bars and beautiful balcony will also be open!
No booking necessary, just drop in!
The objective of the Thea Barnes Legacy Fund (TBLF) is to provide assistance through bursary funding and/or mentoring
The fund aims to support individuals in dance and the performing arts, researchers, and artists looking to accelerate their careers or make a career transition across the arts and creative industries by furthering their artistic or academic practice. The TBLF will award bursaries up to £2,300.
The bursaries help sustain dancers, performing artists, choreographers, researchers and scholars in the arts and creative industries.
Feeney Fellowships are open! Apply for up to £5,000 to support your development!
The objective of our Fellowships strand is to enable you to make progress in your work or practice, supporting you to increase your skills, knowledge, networks and expertise, all with the aim of advancing your career journey. The outcome that interests us most is seeing the clear development in you as an individual.
The Fellowships are intended to support a step change or a pivot along someone’s already established career trajectory, rather than providing support for someone to establish a career in their chosen sector.
What we can fund
Proposals must include a budget, which demonstrates realistic costs for work, goods or services such as:
Made in Bristol is a free training programme for 18-25 year old theatre makers based in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
For MIB 260, we are looking for all theatre makers: actors, performers, designers, facilitators, stage managers, technicians, lighting designers, choreographers, musicians and composers!
The cohort will become resident at Bristol Old Vic, for two days a week, from January to August and full time in September & October 2026.
To celebrate the 260th anniversary of our Theatre, MIB 260 will deliver a free Theatre in Education tour to Bristol Secondary Schools. These pieces will be performed by members of MIB 260, and directed by Artistic Director, Nancy Medina and Lisa Gregan, Literary and Directors’ Associate.
MIB 260 will be supported and mentored in a range of disciplines including performance, design (set, costume, sound, lighting), technical skills, stage management and facilitation.
How can I find out more?
We will be hosting an online information session about Made in Bristol 260:
To sign up to the MIB 260 info session or if you have any further questions, please email the address below.
How can I apply?
Applications will open on Monday 1 September and close on Monday 6 October at 5pm.
All applicants will be invited to a recruitment workshop at Bristol Old Vic on Saturday 25 October 10am-5pm. You will need to attend the workshop to be considered for MIB 260.
