cross--small
  • What's On
  • About Us
  • Take Part
  • For Artists
  • Donate & Support
basket Basket account Account search Search
  • What's On
  • Take Part
  • Your Visit
  • Café Bar
  • Schools
  • Groups
  • About Us
  • For Artists
  • Membership
  • Donate & Support
  • Access
  • Jobs
  • News & Blog
  • Production Services
  • Hire Us
  • Contact Us
Box Office : 0117 987 7877
Mon–Fri 12–6pm | Sat 2.30pm–6pm
Bar & Café :
Mon–Sat 10am ’til late
Heritage Tours
See What’s On
  • facebookFacebook
  • X
  • instagramInstagram
  • Youtube
Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

mail Sign up to our newsletter
  1. Homearrow-right
  2. Take Part

Made in Bristol

A new Made in Bristol for 2026!

Made in Bristol is a free training programme for 18-25 year old theatre makers based in Bristol.

For MIB 260, we are looking for all theatre makers; actors, performers, designers, facilitators, stage managers, technicians, lighting designers, choreographers, musicians and composers!

The cohort will become resident at Bristol Old Vic, for two days a week, from January to July and full time in September & October 2026.

To celebrate the 260th anniversary of our Theatre, MIB 260 will deliver a free Theatre in Education tour to Bristol Secondary Schools.  These pieces will be performed by members of MIB 260, and directed by Artistic Director, Nancy Medina and Lisa Gregan, Literary and Directors’ Associate.

MIB 260 will be supported and mentored in a range of disciplines including performance, design (set, costume, sound, lighting), technical skills, stage management and facilitation.

Who is MIB 260 for?

  • People aged 18-25 from Bristol and the surrounding areas, with an interest in creative facilitation, co-creation, participatory arts and theatre for young people and family audiences
  • Actors, performers, designers, technicians, facilitators, stage managers, lighting designers, choreographers, musicians and composers!

What will it involve?

  • Working with professional directors, writers and other industry professionals
  • Delivering a schools tour in Bristol
  • Training in workshop development & leading
  • Creating work for various communities, school and youth theatres
  • Curating and performing in a Family Day at BOV with our Heritage department 

What will you get out of it?

  • Opportunity to take part in a FREE training programme at Bristol Old Vic
  • Receive mentorship from professional directors and writers
  • Skills to facilitate creative spaces with a wide variety of communities
  • A pathway into the industry, which will offer a range of paid roles to its graduates
  • Receive £100 per week for the intensive rehearsals and tour (7 weeks approx.)

How can I find out more?

We will be hosting an online information session on Wed 10 September 5-6pm- online via Zoom. This will be an opportunity for you to find out more about the programme and ask any questions you might have.

To sign up to the info session, please email engagement@bristololdvic.org.uk or if you have any further questions.


Made in Bristol 260 applications are now open!

To apply, please complete an application and an EDI  form, using the links below. 

You can apply either by application form or video application. Applications close on Monday 6 October at 5pm. 

Application and Video Application form

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form 

All applicants are invited to attend a recruitment workshop at Bristol Old Vic. You will need to attend the workshop to be considered for Made in Bristol. 

The recruitment workshop will take place on Saturday 25th October 10am-5pm at Bristol Old Vic. 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview w/c 27th October at Bristol Old Vic. 


Previous Made In Bristol Companies

Section Menuarrow-right--normal
  • Take Part
  • Young Company
  • Made in Bristol
  • Young SixSix
  • Adult Company
  • Callouts
  • Work Experience
  • RE:SOURCES
  • Young Company City
  • Oi Polloi
  • Technical Training Programme
  • Unscripted

Take Part

Theatre classes for everyone, family activity and lots of free things to explore. Take Part at Bristol Old Vic
mail Sign up to our newsletter
Box Office : 0117 987 7877
Mon–Fri 12–6pm | Sat 2.30pm–6pm
Café Bar :
Mon–Sat 10am ’til late
Heritage Tours
See What’s On
  • Contact
    • Press
      • Jobs
        • facebookFacebook
        • X
        • instagramInstagram
        • Youtube
        Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED
        ace-logo
        © Copyright 2025 Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Trust LimitedCompany No. 00756007 | Registered Charity No. 228235
        • Credits
        • Using this website
        • Privacy
        • Cookies