Your first steps towards a career in the creative industries could be taken at Lighthouse Poole as the busy arts centre, one of the largest in the country, invites applications from young people for their Young Producers course.

Lighthouse is recruiting two enthusiastic and driven Young Producers for its 2026 programme. A free-to-access work placement, the course will provide on-the-job experience of producing events as part of Poole Pride, as well as the Breakin’ Convention festival, and other events scheduled for the Spring season. Young Producers will receive regular one-to-one mentorship from the Creative Engagement team.

To apply for Young Producers: 

• Complete the application form in the linked opportunity.
• Applicants with access requirements who would like to apply with video or audio, please send it to  academy@lighthousepoole.co.uk
• Applications close Friday 27 February.

Are you interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel?

Excellent Recruitment are currently recruiting for the position of Youth Activities Counselor for Disney Cruise Line.

As a Youth Activities Counselor you will interact and supervise children ages 3-17 year old by providing a safe and entertaining environment in their Youth Activities spaces onboard their ships & paradise locations. You will need to be flexible with your work schedule, job tasks, and work locations as you start your new adventure in the Youth Activities department. You will also work in partnership with their Entertainment Host team, by providing program support to ensure all department and shipboard goals are met.

How to Apply:

• Complete the application form on their website.

Are you interested in directing theatre within community engagement?

This intensive day workshop is to equip emerging directors with the practical tools, confidence, and ethical awareness needed to work in community and socially engaged settings. Through their one-day workshop, you will develop an understanding of culturally responsive directing practice rooted in care, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

In this intensive you will:   

• Develop an understanding of what it means to direct theatre within community engagement. 
• Learn practical directing and facilitation techniques tailored to diverse groups. 
• Build a toolkit for managing group dynamics, access needs, and emotional well-being. 
• Gain a clearer sense of their personal directing values and leadership style. 

How to Apply:  

• Filling out the application form.
• A phone conversation with a member of the team - please text the Young Vic Taking Part phone number on 07562 393311 to arrange a call    
• Sending a voice note responding to the questions on the application form to 07562 393311 

Their phone line is open Monday-Friday from 10am – 6pm. If you would like to have a conversation about this programme before applying, please call the Young Vic Taking Part phone, 07562 393311, to speak with their Participation Producer.  

This one-day, in-person workshop offers a clear and practical introduction to the Wardrobe department within theatre production.

Designed for complete beginners, students and early-career practitioners, the workshop demystifies how wardrobe works day-to-day, from rehearsals through to performance. The session focuses on real-world processes, expectations and working practices within a professional theatre wardrobe.

Across one full day, the workshop will cover:

• An overview of the Wardrobe department and how it fits within a theatre production
• The day-to-day responsibilities of the different roles within a Wardrobe department
• Understanding costume plots, tracking and paperwork
• Preparing costumes for rehearsals and performance
• Running wardrobe during shows, including quick changes
• Basic costume care, maintenance and repairs
• Working with cast, stage management and the wider costume team

This workshop is ideal for:

• Complete beginners curious about working in theatre wardrobe
• Students studying costume or performance-related courses
• Early-career practitioners looking to understand wardrobe roles
• Those considering wardrobe as a career path and wanting real-world insight

No prior wardrobe experience is required.

Spaces are kept small to allow for discussion, questions and hands-on learning. Advance booking is strongly recommended.

Do you think you might like producing? Do you not know what producing is? What does queering producing even mean?

Raze Collective’s free Young Producers Club returns for its third year, offering a hands-on taster into producing queer events. Sessions will introduce participants to a range of topics such as what is a producer, budgeting, reaching your audience and accessibility.

What is YPC?

• Free 10-week producing taster programme
• For LGBTQIA+ creatives aged 18–25
• Focused on theatre, cabaret, live events & performance
• No experience needed
• Learn from the Raze producing team & meet other creatives
• A relaxed queer space to ask questions and explore ideas with other creatives.

We particularly encourage & will prioritise queer people of colour.

Please note this course has been designed to be delivered in person but they are open to conversation around hybrid-ness for accessibility reasons. 

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:

• Actors
• Writers / Playwrights
• Directors
• Theatre Makers
• Multidisciplinary Performance Artists

If you're looking to learn something new, develop your practice, or expand your professional network, each workshop will provide opportunities to:

• Build new performance and storytelling skills
• Enhance existing techniques
• Collaborate with fellow artists in the room
• Support skills-sharing between independent artists, companies and emerging makers.
• Cultivate a connected, confident and collaborative network of theatre artists across Essex and London.

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.

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?

• One lead facilitator and one workshop assistant to run each session. 
• Workshops designed for up to eight students per session, lasting 2-3 hours.
• For multiple workshops, one Project Manager to co-ordinate our staff.
• All equipment needed for each session.
• Transport of equipment to and from your venue.
• All of our staff complete an Enhanced DBS check.
• Public Liability, Employers Liability, and Professional Indemnity Insurance of up to £10,000,000.
• Full risk assessments for all activities (supplied upon request).

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.