Young Techs

Young Techs 2027 applications are now open! 🎭

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Bristol Old Vic | Young Techs Programme

Want to discover what happens behind the stage? Interested in exploring all the different careers within technical theatre? Like to get practical and hands on? Or are you just interested in exploring the world of theatre from a different perspective? Maybe Bristol Old Vics Young Tech programme might just be for you…👀

We are offering a 7 month long free programme for year 10 – 12s, running every Monday from the 18th January 2027 – Excluding school Holidays. Where you’ll get the opportunity to learn transferable technical skills and gain experience in a working theatre environment. You will get to meet and work with industry professionals as well as build a strong understanding on how a tech team at the Bristol Old Vic operates. Next years Young Techs will work towards building an installation showcasing all skills they picked up along the way, that will be open to the public!

  • Backstage Tours – Explore our theatre and workshop spaces.
  • Lighting and Sound Workshops – Learn how lighting and sound bring a show to life.
  • Stage Management and Production – Discover what it takes to make a show happen behind the scenes.
  • Digital Media Workshops – Get creative with graphic design and trailer making.
  • Set and Costume Design – Explore how sets and costumes help tell a story.
  • Watch Live Shows – Get the opportunity to see performances at our theatre.
  • Trips and Theatre Visits – Explore other creative spaces and discover more about the industry.
  • Tech Rehearsals – Get a behind the scenes look at how all the technical elements come together before a show opens.

it’s just been such an incredible experience… I’ve found all of the workshops very interesting, like I said to myself even if it’s not something I’m interested in just give it a go, and give it a try and you’ll learn

Young Tech Participant (2026)

the sessions have really opened me up to how all the different worlds of tech are actually working together,

Young Tech Participant (2026)

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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 11th December 2026, 11pm.

Please note that we will only accept applications from young people between the ages 14-17 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.