Technical Youth Theatre

Bristol Old Vic is delighted to be offering a 7-month long Technical Youth Theatre for 15–18 year olds. This free programme will take place on-site at Bristol Old Vic, where participants will attend weekly sessions covering a range of skills with the aim of giving a pathway into production-based roles.
The Technical Youth Theatre will offer 2-hour sessions every Friday evening. Here, the participants will explore and develop practical skills in backstage and off-stage roles that exist within theatre. Working in collaboration with professional technical staff, freelance facilitators, and specialist trainers- the programme aims to act as a steppingstone to the next part of their professional careers.
What to expect
2024 | |
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Jan – Mar | Weekly sessions with specialists and freelance professionals. |
Mar – May | Professional placement opportunities. |
May – Jul | Continued sessions with specialists and freelance professionals and create your bespoke pathway. |
Jul | Professional production support opportunities. |
How to apply
Please complete an application form or video application before the deadline and send to sophia.oriogun-williams@bristololdvic.org.uk
The deadline for applications is Friday 12 December at 5pm.
Please note that we will only accept applications from young people between the ages 15-18 and will prioritise applicants who are from the global majority, are young women, trans, non-binary folk, and young people from working class backgrounds who would otherwise not have access to the arts.