Landmark Theatres Ignite Training Programme is a development opportunity for young local creatives to receive a £400 bursary, work with in house specialists and professional theatre organisations to further their creative practice and build a close relationship with our Peterborough theatres (Key Theatre & New Theatre).
We offer:
Successful applicants will receive a one year creative attachment to Landmark Theatres and the majority of the work will be based and delivered at the Key Theatre.
Discover the stories and magic of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Go behind the scenes and discover the secrets and stories from the RSC, past and present. Get close up to our costumes, see how our sets are built and learn about theatre superstitions. Our guided tours run daily, led by our experienced tour guides, and every tour will be truly unique.
Immerse yourself in the workings of theatre with stories of individuals who have shaped our unique history – from well-known performers to our incredibly talented staff.
Types of tours:
Stretch your imagination and discover ways to interpret and realise impossible stage directions in StageBase’s directing workshop. In this workshop you will:
Workshop is facilitated by director and facilitator Ella McKeown - Artistic Director of Ricochet Theatre.
Admission is free. Stay for EXTERIOR - StageBase's Christmas Bash taking place the very same evening, same venue!
*venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Date and time: Thursday 12 December 2024, 11:30AM - 1PM
This new fast track degree, taught by industry professionals, gives you a two year route into the theatre production industry whether in stage management, lighting, sound or AV; in theatre, festivals or events. Based at Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol, you are at the heart of a working theatre, experiencing life as a technical theatre artist from day one.
It is limited to just 12 students so as to re-create a professional working environment and culture from day 1. There is a national shortage of skilled technical staff in the theatre and live events industries. Technical Theatre Arts Graduates are in high demand and BSA’s strong industry networks can help open doors to a rewarding career.
BA Technical Theatre Arts is an intensive, accelerated degree taught over two years, with 40 weeks of teaching per year. You receive the same number of teaching weeks as you would on a three-year course, but save at least £5,000 in tuition fees plus a year of living costs.
Creative Futures is offering 4 early-career artists a £500 commission to make a new work as well as a 3-month residency at The Station in Bristol’s city centre
Alongside this, the commissioned artists will receive a structure of support, mentoring and workshops to develop their creative practice, producing skills, professional network, and artistic community.
The Creative Futures Commission runs from March to June 2025, ending with a public exhibition/performance of the commissioned artist’s works at The Courts in Bristol’s city centre.
Early-career artists aged 16 to 25 from all creative disciplines are encouraged to apply.
There are 4 paid commission opportunities available. 2 of the 4 available positions on the Creative Futures programme are for artists who work with music & sound, and 2 positions on the Creative Futures programme are open to artists from all creative disciplines.
Creative Futures commission artists will receive:
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
Only available to those who are joining at aged 16, this course is a stepping stone to a backstage career in the theatre and related industries.
You will study a wide range of skills in set design, costume, lighting and sound along with stage and production management. This course will give you the foundation you need to pursue a career in the performing arts industries. Students typically progress into apprenticeships, Higher Education or direct entry into the profession.
The BRIT School offers extensive theatre facilities, giving you the chance to learn and develop a wide range of practical skills. The course is staffed by experienced theatre professionals and much of the learning is delivered through work on fully realised productions. The experience you will gain on this course will prepare you for a career in Production Arts and production design. At the end of the two year course you will achieve a UAL, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts, equivalent to three A levels.
Have you got a passion for carpentry and working with wood? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry is in great need of skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 course, you will gain the foundation of skills and knowledge for future work within this sector.
Carpenters and joiners work on creating and installing a huge variety of features such as roofs, floors, windows and staircases, supporting new constructions, refurbishments and restoration projects alike. Our Level 1 carpentry course will introduce you to everything from using handsaws, planes, chisels and other essential tools to selecting woodworking resources and how to mark and produce woodworking joints. You will also learn key construction topics such as health and safety, modern sustainable construction methods and green technology, alongside developing your English, maths and other transferable skills to prepare you for the workplace.
Your carpentry training will be hands-on, studying in our cutting-edge Sustainable Construction Centre on campus, ensuring you have the practical skills to succeed. Once you have completed our carpentry and joinery course, you will have opportunities to progress onto further study, apprenticeships and careers in the industry.
Cost: Free for students aged 16 to 18. Students aged 19 and older may have to pay tuition fees depending on their employment status, income etc.
Looking for something fun and creative to do during half term? This short theatre course for 15-17s is focused on devised theatre - learning about the different skills involved in making theatre. Create scenes from your own imagination and life experiences, through creative games that explore writing, movement, improvisation and more.
This project is about exploring your voice and expressing yourself through drama in a fun, supportive and inclusive space.
Over the week you will:
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.
An exciting festival for people aged 25 and under
Almeida For Free is an exciting festival for people aged 25 and under. The festival gives young people the chance to see our productions for free, and to also take part in workshops, panel discussions and masterclasses that cover everything from acting and writing, to theatre-making and design.
It is a celebration of young people’s creativity that takes over the whole theatre and aims to give an insight into the way shows are created at the Almeida.
