Made in Bristol

Made In Bristol is a group of ten theatremakers aged 18-25 who become resident at Bristol Old Vic for two days a week, for one year.

Made in Bristol is designed to give young people an opportunity to train together, become workshop leaders, facilitators, as well as theatre makers. Allowing them to create work that can reach out across Bristol, engaging with other local arts organisations, as well as performing their own piece of work at the end of the course. 

The programme is a pathway into the industry and offers a range of paid roles to graduates.

The group get the opportunity to work with freelance directors and arts practitioners (previously Tom Morris, Melly Still, Sally Cookson, Mike Shepherd and Emma Rice) to participate in the wider Bristol arts scene through collaborations and touring work nationally.

Now in its fifteenth year, 2024-25’s Made in Bristol welcomes: Gabes Kelly, Tink Trim, Betsy May Wright, Jazz Summerhayes, Beck Watts, Wilden Egenti, Faye Benians, Sophie Harding and Tom Smith. 

*Due to the nature of the Made in Bristol programme we ask that applicants have previously participated in a BOV/Engagement programme. If you would like further information please contact engagement@bristololdvic.org.uk

Applications for Made In Bristol 2025/26 will open in May 2025.

Each year, we select a cohort of up to 10 young people aged 18-25. In previous years, we have asked for applicants to have shown some commitment in BOV before applying. You can find out how to get involved with Bristol Old Vic's Engagement department here: Take Part | Bristol Old Vic 

Applications will open for Made in Bristol in May. Everyone who applies for Made in Bristol is invited to an audition day in July at Bristol Old Vic. 

MIB 16 will run from Sept 2025-Jul 2026; Thursdays and Fridays 10am-5pm and full time Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, after the May half term.

For further information, please contact engagement@bristololdvic.org.uk