Step into the Creative Team’s shoes.
Over the course of the week, you’ll work closely with a professional Director, Choreographer and Musical Director to discover how a musical is brought from page to stage.
You’ll begin by exploring how a director analyses and interprets a script, before stepping into workshops led by a Musical Director and Choreographer to see how those early ideas evolve in the rehearsal room.
The week culminates in presenting your ideas to your course leader and peers. Whether you’re a future director, choreographer, designer or dramaturg, this course is your opportunity to build creative confidence, develop practical skills, and see how new work comes to life.
If you love theatre and film, you can study them both in depth on the only course of its kind in Scotland. The innovative BA (Hons) in Theatre and Film combines theory and practice to prepare you for a flourishing career in the creative industries.
And… ACTION! Film and theatre are thriving industries, creatively and commercially. This course will give you the confidence and skills you need to enter careers in theatre, film, teaching, and professions demanding communication and creativity. You will be able to forge your own career path, taking full advantage of a course that is flexible to fit your needs.
Through in-house productions, industry based placements and hands-on training, you’ll learn all relevant skills relating to the work of the production technician in theatre, events, film and TV.
With technology at its core, this course offers practical, hands-on training in a variety of high-end lighting, sound, and video systems – skills that are in high demand for the theatre, events, film and television industries in Wales and across the rest of the UK.
You’ll have classes given by leading professionals operating at the top of their field, alongside several production placements, both based at the College and with our industry partners here in Wales.
With your placements, developing your expertise for a technical career in the creative industries is only one part of it. These experiences will also help you to build communication and team working skills that are essential to thriving in collaborative environments.
After graduation, you could take on roles such as a production electrician, lighting technician or programmer, sound and system engineer, video operator or programmer, among many more.
Aged 16 to 30? Want a career in theatre?
TheatreCraft is the ultimate hub for discovering and pursuing offstage roles in theatre.
Join us for TheatreCraft25 at the iconic Royal Opera House and venues across the West End on Monday 3 November 2025.
Registration is now open!
Here's what's in store:
This is your chance to explore a variety of theatre careers, connect one-on-one with industry professionals and employers, and network with like-minded peers.
The Donmar LOCAL team are excited to let you know about Pathways - a free week-long work experience programme for young people aged 16–18 who live or go to school in Camden or Westminster.
This opportunity is designed specifically for those interested in the backstage and behind-the-scenes roles that make theatre happen, not acting, but everything else that supports a production. From lighting and sound to producing, fundraising, marketing and participation, students will gain first-hand insight into the range of careers available.
With a national skills shortage across backstage and production roles, there is real demand for new talent and many of these careers are well-paid and sustainable. This week offers an accessible and practical entry point into the sector.
We’re also hosting a Pathways Information Evening on Thursday 25 September, where those interested in applying can meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about what the programme involves.
Are you creative, living in Scotland and aged 8-30? Apply now for up to £500 for your creative activity or project.
Creative Scotland are working with Moniack Mhor to offer funding to support and encourage creative projects and activities by young people aged 8-30 in Scotland who may have experience of isolation or marginalisation.
Creativity takes all shapes and forms, so whether you are a writer, knitter, musician, graphic artist, street artist, dancer, photographer, film maker or potter – basically anything at all as long as it is creative – we would love to hear from you and help to support your work
Applications are open now until 18th November. They are assessed once a month by a steering group of young people who also have experience of isolation and marginalisation, so you can apply any time.
Individuals can apply for up to £500. Groups can apply for £500 per person, up to a maximum of £2000
Your stage awaits!
Registrations for National Youth Orchestra of Wales 2026 auditions are now open!
How to apply...
Apply by: 12 October 2025
Auditions: 16 November 2025 - 7 December 2025 (video deadline: 30 November 2025)
Results: W/C 15 December 2025
Repertoire: Next year’s repertoire is currently TBC, but rest assured, we’re planning a concert programme worthy of such an auspicious anniversary year.
Your stage awaits!
Registrations for National Youth Choir of Wales 2026 auditions are Now Open!
How to apply...
Apply by: 12 October 2025
Auditions: 16 November 2025 - 7 December 2025 (video deadline 30 November 2025)
Results: 15 December 2025
Repertoire: We’re still finalising the programme, but you can expect a vibrant mix of music—from brand-new pieces to choral favourites and plenty of surprises in between!
Do you love creating your own music? Whether you compose, produce beats, write songs, or experiment with sound in your own way – we want to hear from you!
If you're aged 12-18 (on 1 July 2025) and based in the UK, this is your chance to get your music heard, work with professional musicians and take your creativity to the next level.
Entries will be judged in three categories:
The competition entry form will close at 4pm on Thursday 25 September 2025.
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.
