Applications for Technical Youth Theatre are now closed.

Applications for Technical Youth Theatre closed on Fri 19th Dec. TYT 2026 will run on Monday evenings 6:30-8:30pm from Mon 12th Jan - Mon 6th July.

If you have any further questions please email getinvolved@bristololdvic.org.uk.

Bristol Old Vic is delighted to be offering a 7-month long Technical Youth Theatre for 14–18-year-olds. This free programme will run every Monday evening from 6:30-8:30pm starting Monday 12^th January. There will also be some optional extra sessions during evenings and school holidays, and you are welcome to attend as many or as few of these as works for you.

Aims and outcomes for Technical Youth Theatre 2026

Develop a strong understanding of the different careers and areas within technical theatre.
Create a portfolio to demonstrate your learning of different areas of backstage theatre.
Gain practical, hands-on experience that can be added to a CV and help clarify each technical role.
Build an understanding of how the tech team at Bristol Old Vic operates in a professional setting.
Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Term 1

Mon 12th Jan: TYT term 1 starts

Mon 16th Feb: Half term (no evening session, potential extra session)

Mon 30th March: TYT term 1 last session

w/c Mon 6th Apr - w/c Mon 14th Apr: Easter Holidays (no evening session, potential extra sessions)

Term 2

Mon 20th Apr: TYT term 2 starts

Mon 4th May: Bank Holiday (no session)

Mon 25th May: Half Term (no evening session, potential extra sessions)

Mon 6th July: TYT term 2 last session