Creative Futures is offering 4 early-career artists a £500 commission & a 3-month residency each to develop new art, music, sound &/or performance works. Creative Youth Network will provide commissioned artists with a structure of support, mentoring, artist-to-artist creative exchange & workshops to develop their creative practices, producing skills, professional networks, and artistic community – ending with a public showcase of the commissioned artist’s works at The Courts in Bristol’s city center. 

The Creative Futures Commission runs from Tues 21^st April 2026 – Tues 28^th July 2026. Early career artists aged 16 – 25 from all creative disciplines are encouraged to apply. 2 x spaces on the Creative Futures Commission will go to musicians/sound artists. 

Creative Futures commissioned artists will receive: 

• A £500 commission to create a new piece of work 
• A 3-month residency at The Station, Bristol – including access to creative, dance & recording studio space 
• A showcase at The Courts, Bristol 
• Mentoring personalised to their creative practice 
• Creative workshops 
• 1-2-1 producing professional development sessions from CYN’s Creative team 
• A structure of facilitated artist-to-artist creative exchange 
• Support broadening their network 
• Opportunities to form a creative community with fellow Creative Futures artists

This intensive Foundation Course in Acting is designed to prepare you for rigorous degree-level training. Tailored for passionate emerging artists aged 18 and above, this course builds the essential tools of the actor: voice, movement, imagination, and presence.

The course fosters creativity, discipline, and collaboration, ensuring you are fully equipped to meet the demands of professional training and beyond.

The Foundation Course in Acting at OSD has been running for over 25 years, with the majority of graduates are now pursuing successful careers on the stage and screen.

The course lasts two terms. Entry is by audition only.

A paid summer work and cultural exchange opportunity for creatives aged 18+.

Camp America offers a paid summer opportunity to live and work at an American summer camp for 9–12 weeks, with performing arts and creative roles available across camps in the USA. This is more than just work experience - it’s a chance to use your creative skills while living the full summer camp life!

Creatives from all backgrounds are placed in roles where they can teach, lead and inspire young people through acting, singing, dance, music, technical theatre and production, while also being part of a wider camp community. Alongside your role, you’ll take part in classic camp activities, build international friendships and experience everyday life in the USA. While we work with specialist theatre and performing arts camps, performing arts roles are available across many different camps, not just specialist ones.

This opportunity is ideal for those who:

• Are actors, singers, dancers, musicians, technicians, directors or creatives with relevant skills
• Want paid, hands-on experience using their creativity in a real-world setting
• Are looking for more than a placement - a summer of growth, confidence-building and unforgettable experiences
• Want to develop transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication in an international environment

Camps generally run from mid-Jun to mid-August – but this can vary my camp and location.

Love to dance and aged 12–22? Join National Youth Dance Wales, Ballet Cymru and National Dance Company Wales for an exciting Dance Discovery Day in North Wales!

Explore new dance styles

Meet professional dance artists

Fun, inclusive & supportive

All experience levels and dance styles welcome

This event is kindly supported by Theatr Clwyd.

Get an exclusive peek behind the curtains at Lawrence Batley Theatre on this in-person backstage tour!

Young people with an interest in theatre are invited to an exclusive backstage tour at Huddersfield’s iconic venue. This is a rare chance to explore the hidden spaces audiences never see and learn how live performances are brought to life.

You’ll get:

• A guided tour of backstage areas, dressing rooms and technical spaces
• Insight into technical aspects such as lighting and sound
• A chance to ask questions and hear about careers in theatre and the creative industries
• A behind-the-scenes look at how a professional theatre works day to day

Whether you’re thinking about a future in theatre or just curious about how it all works, this tour offers an inspiring introduction to life behind the curtain.

How to book:

• Book your place by clicking the linked opportunity.

Are you ready to think fast, get creative, and have fun?

This Improvisation workshop is all about building confidence, teamwork, and spontaneity through theatre games and exercises. No scripts, no pressure.

Come laugh, learn, and surprise yourself – you might just discover you’re quicker, braver, and more creative than you thought!

How to book:

• Book your place on their website.
• Tickets are £15 per child, with bursaries available.

Additional Infomation:

• There are two time slots to choose from: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Step into something new at Albany Theatre as they trial their brand-new stage, a bold creative space built to showcase Coventry’s local talent.

Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, spoken word / theatre or sketch this stage is all about experimentation, energy, and connection.

The Albany Theatre is offering an electric setting where artists can share their work with a live audience. Come and be a part of the very first moments of something special !

How to get involved:

Register your interest by contacting the Albany Theatre.

An unmissable opportunity to join Company Chameleon for a high-energy creative intensive and perform at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford as part of Dancin’ Oxford’s 20th Anniversary Spring Dance Festival.

This February half term, Company Chameleon invites you to take part in a fun, physical, and creatively inspiring three-day intensive at the North Wall Arts Centre.

Participants will explore Chameleon’s distinctive movement style and collaborate with professional company dancers to devise an original piece of choreography. The experience culminates in a live performance at Pegasus Theatre, where participants will present their work as an opener for Company Chameleon’s Obscura – a powerful and original double-bill, exploring the shadows of self and society.

Based in Manchester, Company Chameleon creates original and inspiring dance theatre, performing across the UK and the world. Since forming in 2007, the company has introduced thousands of people to a different side of dance and movement with a mission to make high-quality dance experiences accessible to everyone.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to create, and perform alongside one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies!

For ages 12-17 years.

Full bursary places available.

About the workshop:

This three-day course runs from 10am – 4pm each day in the Dance Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days and be available on Friday 6 March for the curtain-raiser at Pegasus Theatre.

Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building.

Open Call for Performers (Ages 18–25)

Unity is inviting performers aged 18–25 to take part in an exciting, free opportunity to train and create in a professional theatre environment. You will work with experienced practitioners from Ugly Bucket and Tmesis Theatre to devise an original, radical piece of theatre.

This project is part of Unity’s Heritage Lottery funded programme, exploring both the history and the future of radical theatre-making. It is ideal for emerging performers who are curious, collaborative, and passionate. 

Audition

• Tuesday 10 March
• 6.30–8.30pm

Session dates (6–9pm):

• 31 March
• 7, 14, 21, 28 April
• 5, 12, 19, 26 May
• 2 June

Performance dates: 4, 5 & 6 June

This is a unique chance to develop your practice, collaborate with professional artists, and be part of a bold new piece of radical theatre.

Theatre for Life, in collaboration with Beyond Reflections is seeking four Transgender+ actors to take part in an upcoming intergenerational verbatim theatre project that centres real stories, lived experiences, and the celebration of Trans+ history.

This project uses verbatim theatre techniques, drawing directly from interviews, conversations, and shared experiences. The performance will honour personal narratives while celebrating Trans+ resilience, heritage, and community across generations.

Who they're looking for:

• Transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse actors
• Performers interested in working with real words, testimonies, and historical material
• Comfort with a collaborative, ensemble-based, and intergenerational rehearsal process
• Experience as a musician, singer, or vocalist is welcome but not essential
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required — emerging performers are strongly encouraged to apply

About the process:

• A trauma-informed, supportive rehearsal environment
• Careful handling of personal stories with consent, respect, and integrity
• Opportunities to contribute creatively to shaping the final performance
• A focus on connection, representation, and celebrating Trans+ lives past and present

They are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for all participants. This project aims to uplift Trans+ voices, honour history, and build understanding through shared storytelling.

Dates: 

Audition: 28th February at Theatre Royal Winchester (Please select times below) 

Rehearsals start from 9th March - 17th August (Every Monday, excluding bank holidays ) 

Preview performance at Mayflower Studios: 29th and 30th August as part of Pride Southampton 

Theatre Tour: Two professional venues in November (Dates TBC)