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Get Into Theatre

Discover! Roles and Routes into the Theatre Industry with Get Into Theatre

Virtual insight day

Application deadline: 13th November 2024

Ages: 14 - 19

20th November 2024 - 20th November 2024

09:30 - 12:30

1 day
Nationwide

Get Into Theatre is the essential website to help you find all the information and opportunities you need to pursue a successful career in theatre in the UK. From backstage to performing, training to apprenticeships, you will find up-to-date theatre jobs information and advice. 


We believe that all young people - no matter who you are - should have the same chance to have a career in theatre. Many people do not know about all the job options in theatre or the different ways to make a start in a theatre career. 

Breaking down the preconceptions that theatre is about who you know, is only a space for a certain kind of person, or that only luck will land you your dream job. This informal workshop will explore:

  • The various routes into the industry
  • Where to find these opportunities
  • The different roles and jobs available in theatre
  • The misconceptions surrounding working in theatre


Everyone deserves the chance to realise their ambitions and theatre is a space for all. Why not start your journey now?


These are the skills that this opportunity will help you to develop: 

  • An understanding on the routes into the industry
  • Tools about where to find the opportunities


It will also be a chance to self-assess and see what could be possible in your future.


When applying, answer the following questions

  • Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn't think you could.
  • What do you already know about our organisation?

More about what we do:

Get Into Theatre’s charitable mission is to promote access to the arts and specifically to theatre careers for all young people regardless of their race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion or belief. The charity works in the United Kingdom to highlight all educational and career

Organisational website:

getintotheatre.org

Experience You Will Gain:

  • These are the skills that this opportunity will help you to develop: A chance to gain understanding on the routes into the industry and the tools about where to access these opportunities.
  • An understanding on the varied roles in the theatre industry

Skills You Will Gain:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
Apply here