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.
Are you a dedicated and hard-working performing arts undergraduate seeking experience at a dynamic theatre?
Westacre Theatre's unique 2026 Summer Bursary Award in the Performing Arts is now open for anyone in the UK.
Westacre Theatre is seeking applications from:
Residential and bursary funded places available - apply now!
The bursary grant is from £125 per week, with free accommodation for those who need it. You and your fellow students will be able to enjoy the ambiance of the village community and amazing scenery. Having your own transport helps in the rural setting, but it isn't compulsory. Bikes, cars and pedalos welcome!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so they encourage early submission. They also reserve the right to close applications before the deadline of 11 April 2026, if all places are filled.
The Technical Theatre course will give you the opportunity to gain the qualifications, skills and experience to progress in the Performing Arts Industry or in any industry you wish to go on to study after the two years.
The Technical Theatre qualification offers a diverse range of subjects giving you an insight into the industry enabling you to develop analytical, creative production and technical skills. Some of the areas covered within the course include lighting, sound, costume, set construction and Stage Management.
This course provides a professional training in a theatre, with state-of-the-art facilities. The Miskin is run by experienced industry professionals.
All assignments are modelled on professional practice, learners will also have the opportunity to participate in work experience.
What qualification will I gain?
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Technical Theatre)
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.
If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, the MOBO Help Musicians Fund can provide financial support to help you create music, develop your business skills and drive your career forward. The MOBO Help Musicians Fund exists to facilitate these opportunities for musicians making Hip Hop, Grime, R&B, Soul, music of African origin, Reggae, Jazz and Gospel.
Music creators can apply for financial support of up to £3,000 towards recording and releasing music; helping to build creative portfolios and get music out into the world. You could apply for financial support towards a new EP, a series of single releases, a marketing plan around new music or perhaps some content creation to accompany your release.
To help musicians build long-term, sustainable plans around their creativity, we also facilitate one-to-one advice sessions from professionals in the music industry on topics relevant to your career path.
When musicians are busy creating music, it can be challenging to listen to their bodies and notice when things aren't quite right. As well as the above, supported artists will also receive a health consultation from a BAPAM specialist to talk through and address any issues.
Awardees receive:
- £3,000 in financial support towards your music
- one-to-one business advice sessions tailored to your individual needs and delivered via experienced music industry professionals, as coordinated by ThinkMusic
- one-to-one health consultation with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) professionals, covering all aspects of a musician’s health, including physical and mental health needs and specialist referrals where required
You could get a Dance and Drama Award (DaDA) to help with fees and living costs at one of 15 private dance and drama schools.
Apply direct to the dance and drama school you want to go to. Tell them you want to apply for a DaDA.
Musicians facing a severe financial crisis can apply to Help Musicians for a grant.
To determine this we consider a number of factors provided by the Common Financial Statement (CFS) — a calculation against these factors will illustrate if and how we can support you. We consider those with a monthly shortfall of £500 as being in severe crisis.
The amount received will vary depending on your financial situation, and we will not be able to cover your full monthly shortfall.
The majority of one-off financial payments are likely to be in the region of £500 — £750 per person.
Support towards creating your next release and getting your music out into the world...
Help Musicians can support you to create new music and share it with the world. Whether it’s studio time, mastering, or promotion around a release, we can help you to record and release your music.
This support focuses not only on your music creation, but on your wellbeing and long-term business development.
Awardees receive:
- up to £3,000 in financial support towards creative output
- one-to-one business advice sessions tailored to your needs and delivered via experienced music industry professionals
- personal health consultation with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), covering all aspects of your physical and mental health, with specialist referrals where required
A grant of £3000 for a talented female applicant originating from within the county of Tyne and Wear. The intent of this grant is to support individuals with long standing family ties to this area, and who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial constraints.
The award has been named after the great Victorian Philanthropist, George Peabody. LSMT has established this Grant for those who are unable to afford to attend our training and who are currently underrepresented in the Industry.
The funding is designated for those of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South East Asian heritage, Middle-Eastern heritage or those who identify as bi-racial or multi-racial. There are several Grants of up to £5000 available.
