Interested in the theatre and how it all began? How long it took to build? What remains of the original features? Want to experience what it feels like to stand on stage or ever wondered where the actors hang out between scenes?
As part of Stratford East's 140th year celebrations, we are delighted to announce free guided tours of our much-treasured theatre. Taking place once a month, the tour will take you on a journey behind the scenes so you can get a glimpse into how we create our outstanding shows. Led by our volunteer Community Ambassadors, we will share the history of the building, give an exclusive insight into the theatre’s background and rich heritage and even teach you some theatre terms. And you never know, you may get to rub shoulders with the theatre ghost if you're lucky…
We would love you to join us to explore one of Newham’s iconic Grade 2 listed buildings.
There are many stairs and a lot of walking so please let us know any needs in terms of access.
Date and time: Wednesday 18 December 2024
For ages 16-21, Young Pleasance is dedicated to offering dynamic, excellent and professional theatre opportunities for young people through workshops and large-scale productions delivered by our ambitious creative team.
Having produced annual original productions for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 1995 the company have established an excellent reputation at the Fringe with audiences and critics alike.
Based at Pleasance London for rehearsals, the company then performs in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
All places are subsidised by Pleasance! A participation fee of £995 applies and there are means-tested bursaries available.
Live in West London and interested in backstage and technical roles in Theatre?
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) are looking for young people aged 14-19 who live in West London to take part in Future Technicians, a free eight-week technical theatre course!
You will receive:
We are particularly interested in hearing from young people from the global majority, young people who are D/deaf and disabled, young people from low-income households (measured by access to Free School Meals in the last 6 years) and young people in care / care leavers as we recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in the technical theatre industries.
Ever wondered what goes into making the productions you see on our stages? Love theatre and making but performing’s not for you? This term, enter our backstage world and learn from our production team!
Through this highly practical course, led by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to learn performance making skills, get hands on experience and work with our professional theatre equipment
Throughout the course we will introduce you to a variety of production skills and areas, give you expert tuition, tips of the trade and support you to have a go yourself.
So, if you want to use a follow spot, find out what a Fresnel is, create a digital soundscape, make a prop or design a set – this is the course for you!
Cost:
Week commencing 6 January to week commencing 17 March (excluding the week commencing 17 February for half term).
Tuesdays 4.30pm – 6.00pm
The Youth Theatre's Access Policy can be viewed here.
We're inviting the next generation of curious minds to an unmissable day of discovery in the creative industries. Dive into inspiring sessions with creative organisations large and small. Meet with artists, designers, tattooists, theatre-makers, writers and creatives, and find out about careers that you didn’t even know existed.
Whether you're curious about theatre, visual arts, design, writing, music or beyond, this event is crafted to ignite your potential, spark ideas, and show you the endless possibilities ahead. If you’re a student choosing GCSE options, next step pathways, or you’re ready to survey the employment landscape, then this careers fair is for you.
Focussing on creative roles across a variety of industries, this is your opportunity to access presentations, panel discussions, TED-style talks, interactive stands, CV surgeries – all led by professionals at the top of their game.
Quiz experts on apprenticeships, trainee schemes, career pathways and employment opportunities. Whether you’re looking to explore design, writing, music, a skilled trade, technical production, digital creation, gaming, public speaking, theatre or more, we can help.
The following organisations will have stalls on the day in the Festival Theatre foyer. Take some time in-between sessions to have a chat and discover the the possibilities they can unlock for you.
Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Are you a final-year music student of colour eager to kickstart your career in the music industry? Or are you a music industry professional wanting to give key support to enthusiastic up and coming music students wanting to progress and learn how to make great headway in their chosen career path?
Look no further! BLiM is thrilled to introduce our empowering mentorship programme launching in January 2025.
Timeline: Mentee/ call out begins now, with a pre-programme event taking place before the programme kicks off in January
Mentorship: We’ll be pairing mentees with you industry professionals for weekly/bi-weekly sessions, including face-to-face meetings and work experience opportunities.
Benefits: Access to career-enhancing activities, vocational opportunities, and more!
Future Growth: We’re committed to evolving the program to benefit even more students in the future.
Successful completion of this course not only prepares you for employment within the music industry but also provides an excellent grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as our Level 3 in Music Performance or Music Technology.
If music performance, or music sequencing and production, DJing, or sound production and recording are your thing, then look no further! This course will develop your music technology and or performance skills in order to follow a route that could lead to a career in the music industry or study at a higher level. If you’re willing to work hard and strive to succeed, then this course will give you the valuable skills needed to do just that within the music industry.
Music Technology: During this extended certificate course you will cover music sequencing and production, DJ skills, sound production and recording, music production and remixing techniques, and learn about working in the music industry. Music Performance: Throughout this one year extended certificate course you will study a variety of music performance skills as well as an introduction to music technology units. These include working in the music industry, music for performance, music ensemble skills, music sequencing and production, song writing skills and rehearsal skills
Fees: £2,583.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
Looking to explore an interest in music and start setting yourself goals?
On our free Get Started with Music course, you'll get stuck in to fun activities that will help you build your composition, recording and performance skills. With support from inspirational experts, you'll record and perform a piece of music.
Working with a group of like-minded people, you'll discover your strengths, take on challenges and grow your confidence.
You'll benefit from one-to-one support to decide on next steps towards achieving your goals. And you'll receive up to 3 months' support after the course finishes to help you take those steps!
Dates: 17- 21 February 2025
Looking to explore an interest in music and start setting yourself goals?
On our free Get Started with Music course, you'll get stuck in to fun activities that will help you build your composition, recording and performance skills. With support from inspirational experts, you'll record and perform a piece of music.
Working with a group of like-minded people, you'll discover your strengths, take on challenges and grow your confidence.
You'll benefit from one-to-one support to decide on next steps towards achieving your goals. And you'll receive up to 3 months' support after the course finishes to help you take those steps!
Dates: 3 - 7 February 2025
Company15 is a week-long work experience programme for young people aged 14-17. Designed to inspire a career within the arts, Company15 students will gain an insight into the workings of the largest and most well-attended regional producing theatre in the UK.
Over the course of a 5-day week, Company15 students will work with staff across the organisation at both the Theatre Royal Plymouth and our Production and Learning Centre, TR2 in Cattedown. Formulated especially for those who are interested in or studying Theatre, Design, Technical Theatre, Stage Management or Arts related subjects, the group will take part in creative workshops, talks and watch a show in one of our performance spaces. Team members from different departments will share their skills, expertise and routes into the industry.
Company15 2025 will take place on Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July 2025.
Work experience will consist of 5 days between the dates stated. Exact timings will be confirmed closer to the time.
For the most part, the work experience is wheelchair accessible. However, Company15 includes a tour of Theatre Royal Plymouth and there may be some parts of the theatre building that aren’t wheelchair accessible backstage.
Applications for Company15 2025 are now open!
