Be in the loop with The Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network (SNPN) and join their mailing list for upcoming opportunities for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network is a new emerging neurodivergent-led organisation forging space, solidarity, and visibility for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
They connect, support, and amplify neurodivergent creatives across disciplines, career stages, and locations—nurturing bold, boundary-pushing practices and cultivating a thriving neurodivergent performance culture in Scotland.
SNPN doesn’t just advocate for equity — they demand radical change. They’re here to disrupt neuronormativity in the performance sector, creating space for neurodivergent minds, bodies, and ways of making and performing to flourish on their own terms.
Sign up at the below for updates and opportunities for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
Bradford Producing Hub has teamed up with our friends at Factory International's Factory Academy to present a free, two-day workshop that will provide hands-on insight into the world of production management and how to build a career that turns a creative vision into live experiences.
Sound good? Register your interest by Wednesday 23 July at 11 PM.
A brand new course for young people ready to take their next step in theatre
LYT is a year-long course with three 8-week terms from October 2025 - June 2026.
Across the year, participants will work closely with industry professionals and each other to develop their performance skills and deepen their theatre practice. The course includes focused time on monologue and audition preparation, as well as the chance to explore a variety of performance techniques in more detail. Along the way, there will be specialist guest sessions, giving participants valuable insights into different areas of the industry and helping them grow as confident, creative performers.
We offer subsidised and bursary places to help make LYT Advance accessible to as many young people as possible.
Unlike our other Youth Theatre groups, LYT Advance has a short application process where you will be asked to write a short statement supporting your application. With 20 spaces available, we're looking for young people who are committed, curious, and excited to get involved.
If you're offered a place, you'll confirm it by booking through our Box Office. A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. This deposit reflects your commitment to all three terms of the course.
Looking for new opportunities, need support with a personal project, or just after some advice?
Book a quick chat with the RicNic team to get unstuck, ask questions, or explore your next steps. We can help with everything from career planning and freelancing to opportunity-hunting, CV reviews, and more.
Our team brings a wealth of experience in event and theatre production, new writing development, and creative careers—and we’re connected to a broad network of industry professionals ready to offer shadowing, mentoring, or a helpful chat. Using proven coaching techniques, we’ll help you clarify your goals, find answers, and leave the session with a clear set of actions—plus our practical advice along the way.
NI Concert Band launches their new Training Band in September!
Starting Thursday 4 September 2025
Church of God, Glenmachan
6:30-7.30pm
Get more information available by emailing the address below.
Budding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre that will be performed for family and friends in Polka’s Adventure Theatre!
Dates: Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August (final performance held on Friday 2 August at 3.30pm)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Tickets: £215* (Child only)
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply
Scratch My Progress is the Oh Yeah Music Centre’s flagship annual talent development programme.
It is supported by PRS Foundation, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.
Each year we recruit 4-5 emerging artists from Northern Ireland onto a structured and dedicated scheme of work that supports the creation, performance and promotion of their work. The programme is guided by our dedicated talent development specialist, Charlene Hegarty and builds a system of ‘real world’ experience and support around artists at pivotal stages of their career development.
The support offered includes mentoring, one to one meetings with industry experts, and workshops on everything from vocal coaching, songwriting, funding and festival applications, copyright & IP management and developing skills in managing finances.
As part of the 9-month programme each act will gain free rehearsal space, recording time, PR and marketing support and training, a professional photoshoot and a biography writing session as we prepare for an official release as part of the programme.
The theme for our summer programme this year is Books and Story Telling!
We will take inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. Participants will be encouraged to explore the play’s themes of mistaken identity, love, and social conventions, and use these ideas to create their own performances.
Through lively workshops and creative exploration, they will devise unique theatre pieces that capture Wilde's wit and charm, bringing his timeless satire to life on stage.
Taught by a team of professional facilitators, this course is perfect for those studying Drama/Performing arts for GCSE and A level.
At the end of the week, family and friends will have the opportunity to join us for a sharing of their work, showcased in the Naughton Theatre.
Dates: Monday 18 – Saturday 23 August
Develop your skills, meet new friends and have some fun in Derby Theatre's fantastic Summer School!
Participants will grow their abilities as actors and creatives, working together as a team to create a brand new performance over the course of the week, with a production showcase at the end of the week.
Family and friends can come along to a showcase of the performance created during the week.
Half price and full bursaries are available, subject to availability.
Monday 11 - Friday 15 August, 2025
Pricing
Return to the forest this summer – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels.
Standing tickets allow the story to be followed on foot, get up and close to the action and experience the mechanics of immersive theatre.
★★★★ "This acrobatic, erotic, playfully queered version of Shakespeare’s comedy is even better than it was in 2019" The Standard
For a limited season only - don't miss out!
Standing tickets reduced to £10 for all performances until 31 July.
Please note you will be standing for the full show and bags and coats will need to be checked into the free cloakroom.
Subject to availability. 4 tickets per customer.
