Work Experience

Bristol Old Vic will be delivering a Year 10 and a Year 12 Work Experience placement in 2025. Each work experience placement will have places for up to 20 school students. The group will gain a valuable insight into working in the theatre industry.

During the placement the group will: 

• Gain an insight into the everyday running’s of a leading regional theatre
• Learn about the diverse range of jobs available in the theatre 
• Take part in a variety of workshops led by different departments such as Box Office, Producing, Marketing and Engagement 
• Meet a range of other young people interested in theatre
• Gain experience in Backstage roles 

Year 10 Work Experience dates: Mon 30th June – Fri 4th July 2025.
Year 12 Work Experience dates: Mon 9th June – Fri 13th June 2025.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any Work Experience placements outside of the Work Experience weeks.

Your school’s Work Experience week might not be the same week. It is up to you to find out whether your school can be flexible in letting you come at a different time before you apply.

Applications for Year 10 Work Experience 2025 are now open!

Bristol Old Vic Year 10 Work Experience dates: Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July 2025.

The deadline for applications is Monday 13th January at 5pm.

How to apply for Year 10 Work Experience.

Please complete an application form or video application before the deadline. The application form will not save, so we recommend completing your application in a separate document first and then pasting it into the application form. If successful we will invite you to an interview at Bristol Old Vic. From there we will choose the participants for this years’ work experience programme.

Please note that we will only accept applications from young people in Year 10. We will prioritise applicants from Bristol Schools and Academies and those who would otherwise not have access to the arts.

Applications close on Monday 13 January at 5pm.

For those shortlisted, interviews will take place on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at Bristol Old Vic. 

If you have any further questions please email getinvolved@bristololdvic.org.uk or call: 0117 317 8654

Applications for Year 12 Work Experience 2025 are now open!

Bristol Old Vic Year 12 Work Experience is from Monday 9th to Friday 13th June 2025. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 13 January at 5pm.

How to apply for Year 12 Work Experience.

Please complete an application form or application video before the deadline. The application form will not save, so we recommend completing your application in a separate document first and then pasting it into the application form. If successful we will invite you to an interview at Bristol Old Vic. From there we will choose the participants for this years’ work experience programme.

Please note that we will only accept applications from young people in Year 12 and will prioritise applicants from Bristol Schools and Academies and those who would otherwise not have access to the arts.

Applications close on Monday 13 January at 5pm.

For those shortlisted, interviews will take place on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at Bristol Old Vic. 

If you have any further questions please email getinvolved@bristololdvic.org.uk or call: 0117 317 8654