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 Monday from 6:30-8:30pm. 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 an introduction to technical careers.

What to expect

2025
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. The application form will not save until you submit it, so we recommend completing your application in a separate document first and then pasting it into the application form to submit.

The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd January 2025, 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.