Bag yourself some work experience before someone else does

Please respond directly to these opportunities rather than contacting Get Into Theatre. However, if you are a company offering a placement, then please do email us at info@getintotheatre.org and we will post it up in double-quick time.

Royal Court Theatre Young Writers Programme

Posted 8 May 2008

The Royal Court’s Young Writers Festival is an eight-week presentation of at least ten new plays giving first time writers the chance to see their play professionally produced. It attracts the support and involvement of some of the theatre industry’s leading practitioners such as: Kathy Burke, Max Stafford Clark, Hanif Kureishi, Meera Syal, and Richard Wilson.

Submission deadline 31 May 2008

More details

Wardrobe assistant, paid, Newbury

Posted 8 May 2008

Wardrobe Assistant at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury

Help is needed in the Wardrobe Department for approximately three hours a day. If you are interested in theatrical costume, are practical and able to sew, then you might be the person we are looking for. For more information, please contact Debbie on 07786 356542 by 16 May 2008.

The Watermill Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Fundraisng/ marketing intern, London

Posted 8 May 2008

Cardboard Citizens, the UK’s only homeless peoples’ professional theatre company, are seeking intern support for its busy Fundraising and Marketing Department.

Tasks will be varied, but will likely include event support, research, writing, liaising with service providers, and working on archives.

The successful applicant will work three days per week from June (or sooner if available) until September. Expenses will be provided.

If interested, please send your CV to lisa@cardboardcitizens.org.uk before 20th May 2008.

Volunteer support workers, Hackney

Posted 8 May 2008

As part of the AfroReggae UK Partnership, Immediate Theatre is working with young people from the Murray Grove Estate, Hackney to develop social and personal skills as a positive alternative to anti social behaviour.

The project offers creative opportunities for young people aged 12-20 from the Shoreditch area to give them the confidence to engage with a positive lifestyle through theatre, movement and a mentoring scheme.

We require a number of volunteer support workers to work alongside theatre facilitators and an adult mentor to enable the young people to manage their own behaviour and participate positively in theatre activities while taking responsibility for their actions.

Volunteers must have proven experience working with young people aged 12-20 with complex needs.

Applicants will need to be available most Wednesdays, from 6-8pm starting in early May.

Please email rob@immediate-theatre.com with a CV and brief outline of your experience and interests. All volunteers will need to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check. Expenses will be provided.

Deadline 20 May 2008

Marketing internship, London

Posted 7 May 2008

An internship programme in Southbank Centre’s Marketing department is an opportunity for 2nd or 3rd year students or graduates to join the team for a placement of up to three months. We are currently recruiting for the placements starting in May 2008.

In the Campaigns team you would also be:

· Involved in developing marketing plans for a range of our products

· Sourcing and collating information for marketing materials such as flyers, posters, brochures, programmes and web pages

· Briefing designers in order to produce professional and effective print

· Copy writing, website proofing and e-marketing opportunities

In the New Media team you would also be:

· Working on specific website projects, such as online promotion for key campaigns

· Using our content management system to put events on sale

· Learning valuable research, analysis and reporting skills

· Trained on e-bulletins and search marketing

The post is voluntary so we are not able to pay you a salary, but we will compensate travel expenses within London (up to £170 per month).

What we expect from you:

You will have, or be studying for, a degree with a marketing element or focus and will have a strong interest in a career in Marketing. You will be prepared to commit 3 to 4 days a week for a period of up to three months work starting in May.

How to apply:

For more information and details of how to apply, please see our website www.southbankcentre.co.uk or call 0207 921 0641.

Youth theatre support workers, paid, Peckham

Posted 7 May 2008

Peckham Shed runs a Children’s and a Youth Theatre and is open to all young people in Peckham between the ages of 7 and 17

We are looking to recruit 2 support workers to assist in our weekly workshops on Wednesday evenings at the Harris Academy, Peckham Rd, Peckham (5–9pm).

Support workers will be required to help the project leaders in delivering weekly sessions. Some administrative duties will be included in this role, as well as supporting the individual needs of members during workshops.

Essential:

· Experience of working with children and young people

· Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

· An enhanced CRB Disclosure

· Experience in one or more performing arts/theatre discipline

· An understanding of Inclusive Theatre Practice Details

The support worker is engaged on a freelance basis for Peckham Shed. Successful candidates will be required for our sessions each Weds evening during term time. The engagement will be on a temporary basis until July. Pay will be £60 per session. The successful candidates will need to pay their own tax and NI. The successful candidate will also need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced CRB Check.

To apply send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in Peckham Shed to peckhamshed@hotmail.co.uk Peckham Shed proudly promotes cultural diversity and equal opportunities Deadline for applications is 5pm on Mon 12th May. Interviews will be held in Peckham on Thursday 15th May.

Volunteer stewards, Battersea

Posted 7 May 2008

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

To carry out your stewarding responsibilities as instructed, in a manner that is sensitive to the atmosphere of the show.

Duties involve stewarding and staffing the safe conduct of the performance and site, indoors and out, and assisting the public. Gain a rewarding and exciting experience of theatre in an extraordinary environment.

You will have excellent customer service skills, be able to communicate effectively with the public and have a positive and flexible approach; you should also have an understanding and experience of BAC’s programme of work.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

1. An detailed induction to the building and your role.

2. Training is ongoing with the FOH team there to advise and help develop volunteer skills and knowledge.

3. The opportunity to work alongside several internationally renowned artists.

4. References for paid employment or voluntary work will be given upon request.

5. We will advertise all opportunities for paid work at BAC to our volunteers.

6. You will receive discounts on shows and more.

Who to contact:

If you are interested in becoming a BAC volunteer please email: andyfranz@bac.org.uk

Operator (lighting and sound), unpaid, London

Posted 7 May 2008

Production: Rapunzel’s Last Midnight

Company: Ruby in the Dust Productions (Honest Hands)

Dates: 12/05/2008–01/06/2008

Get-in, tech, dress, etc.: 12/05 & 13/05

Show: 13/05–01/06, Tues–Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 5:00 pm

Venue: White Bear Theatre, 138, Kennington Park Road, London

Salary: Unpaid. This is a profit-share production. There may or may not be any profit.

An operator is required to run lighting and sound cues. He/she will also be expecte to carry out the duties of a technical stage manager, ensuring that the show is correctly set up before each performance, replace any failed lamps, maintain the focus, and so on.

Contact: Please e-mail a CV and covering letter to Edmund Sutton by Sunday 1 June 2008

Trainee drama worker, paid, London

Posted 7 May 2008

Due to a recent company restructure innovative Hackney based community arts company Immediate Theatre seeks the following.

Trainee Drama Worker (Full time): Do you think you have got what it takes to inspire young people in Hackney? Do you want to develop your skills in theatre and the arts?

This role combines training to lead practical drama workshops with administrative responsibilities on a range of youth projects.

This is a full time fixed term (1 year) post

Salary £15,997 per annum

Deadline: 23 May Interviews: 12 June

These positions involve working with young people and the successful candidates will need to undergo CRB checks.

For a full job description and application pack please visit our website www.immediate-theatre.com or contact James: info@immediate-theatre.com

Or tel. 0207 012 1677

ASMs, Chichester

Posted 28 Apr 2008

Chichester Festival Theatre is currently seeking 2 ASM work placements on their forthcoming Youth Theatre Production “Toad of Toad Hall” which is part of CFT’s 08 Festival.

Working alongside the professional Stage Manager, Production & Creative teams the placements will be involved in the rehearsal, production & performance of the outdoor promenade production to be held at the Rolls Royce Motors Cars site, Chichester between the 4th & 16th August 2008.

Rehearsals commence on 18th May & will take place evenings & Sundays in Chichester. The all day Technical period begins onsite on Thursday 31st July with the first performance on Monday 4th August. Whilst availability is desirable during the rehearsal period applicants must be available for the entire technical & performance period.

For further details please contact diane.goodman@cft.org.uk

To apply please send a CV in the first instance to Diane Goodman, Festival Administrator, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6AP or to email to the above address.

Festival volunteers, Chester

Posted 25 Apr 2008

Chester Performs is currently looking for people to help out and assist with stewarding, setting up, evaluation and general assistance during events.

Chester Performs is also looking for young people with a keen interest in the performing arts to join our Youth Steering Group.

If you are aged 11 to 25 this is your chance to get involved, tell us what you think, put your ideas forward and contribute to future development of performing arts activity in Chester.

This group is FREE to join.

For further info please contact glen@chesterperforms.com

Edinburgh festival volunteers

Posted 25 Apr 2008

Paradise Green Promotions provides opportunities for volunteers to work Front of House and doing technical setup.

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and hard-working volunteers to join our team for part, or all, of the period of the Fringe. It’s a great to way to experience the festival, to meet like-minded people and to become part of the Fringe Festival.

PGP is a venue management company entirely run on a not for profit basis using volunteers (even the directors of the company are unpaid volunteers). We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and hard-working staff to help us run our two venues “at the heart of the fringe” for part, or all, of the festival. It’s a great to way to experience the festival, to meet like-minded people and to become part of the Fringe Festival.

One of the aims of our company is to help support the careers of people who are wishing to take up technical roles in theatre as a career. Of course, you don’t have to be a would-be professional to work for us–many of our volunteers that return year after year work for us for the fun of it!

Unlike some venues we do not offer a wage. Instead, we offer you a package that includes:

* free accommodation in one of our flats (Fringe-time accommodation in Edinburgh is quite expensive!)
* basic breakfast items in the flats (cereals, toast, juice, tea and coffee)
* some free food in our vegetarian cafe
* free tickets to all our shows (subject to availability)

For further information and job descriptions see www.paradise-green.co.uk/staff/

To apply please fill in an online application form available at www.paradise-green.co.uk/staff/applying-to-work.html

Any questions please feel free to contact natalie@paradise-green.co.uk

Yet more Edinburgh festival volunteers

Posted 25 Apr 2008

Do you want to volunteer to be a part of the biggest Arts festival in the World?

C venues is the home of the biggest theatre and new writing programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and we are looking for people with spark, imagination and lots of energy!

We are currently recruiting for: Theatre and Front of House Managers Front of House Team Technicians Box Office Team Press and Marketing Team Client Services Team Administration Assistants Events Organisers IT Experts

If you want to come and work with us in Edinburgh at the biggest, brightest, busiest and best arts Festival in the world, you need to be available from 16 July until 29 August 2008

For full details please look at our website: cvenues.com/staffing

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please send an application form, CV and photo, to: Louisa Kearney Operations Manager C venues 5 Alexandra Mansions Chichele Road London NW2 3AS

Apply by 13 June

Set/ costume design placement, Leeds

Posted 25 Apr 2008

Point Blank would like to offer an expenses only design placement to starts as soon as possible, working through May alongside our designer on a small scale, story telling two-hander. There is particular scope for those interested in working on costume.

Contact Steve Jackson saj@pointblank.org.uk

Tech/ costume/ make-up work experience, London

Posted 25 Apr 2008

We need helping hands for our Camden Fringe festival slot 18th-21st August from 5pm tech tba

Lighting and techincal operator required We need an operator to light the Etecetera theatre for us and provide sound- there will a be a small dress rehearsal cvs to emilyash@ekproductions.org

We require a costume assistant for our production- with sewing skills We will need a costume assistant to help with sewing for our production Moiras Guest- set late 1920s. Basic sewing with alteration experience needed. Costume Assistant will not be needed for show times cvs to emilyash@ekproductions.org

Makeup and hair assistant required We will need a makeup and hair assistant to help with the overall look of our actors for both sections of our show cvs to katherinehayes@ekproductions.org

Closing date 20 May

Volunteers, east London

Posted 25 Apr 2008

The Space, a performing arts centre on the Isle of Dogs in East London, is looking for volunteers for it´s busy Spring/Summer programme.

We have 1 month left of our Enterprise Festival featuring some exciting theatre and music events, in June we´ll be staging our 2nd in-house production and in July we have some great Edinburgh previews. We´re also supporting an Edinburgh show.

We´re looking for enthusiastic volunteers able to do a combination of daytime and evening shifts. We can offer experience in arts admin, marketing, fundraising, event and venue management and box office/FOH. Space volunteers get valuable experience and make a major difference to the work that we do.

Benefits include free tickets to events and 50% off food at Hubbub bar/restaurant.

Applicants should send a paragraph expressing their interest to adam@space.org.uk. For more information call 020 7515 7799

The Space, 269 Westferry Road, London, E14 3RS

www.space.org.uk

Festival intern, Manchester

Posted 14 Apr 2008

NOISE 2008 is now open for submissions and as we head nearer to the festival month (October 2008) we are on the lookout for people to come and work with us. We are currently offering intern positions that will see you work in the NOISE office, based in Manchester. As an intern you will help out with day to day jobs such as general office tasks, as well as assisting with submissions, projects and marketing.

This is an unpaid position but it will see you gain valuable work experience a lively creative arts company and get taster for it’s like to work within the creative industries. If you’d like more information, please email your CV to projects@noisefestival.com with ‘NOISE Intern’ in the subject field.

Volunteers, Newcastle

Posted 10 Apr 2008

We are looking for exceptional young people to make an important contribution to the reopening of the Tyneside Cinema at Pilgrim Street, Newcastle.

We will be announcing details of our exciting reopening events in coming weeks, including plans for a surprise event in Newcastle.

We are assembling a team of volunteers to help us with our reopening plans–if you can help please get in touch by emailing us at info@getevolved.co.uk or calling on 0191 261 7674

This opportunity is suitable for young people between the ages of 16-25. You’ll need to be well organised and enthusiastic for working in the arts.

Assistant technician internship, London

Posted 11 Apr 2008

The purpose of the post is to assist with our creative projects, live music projects, support services and information technology systems. You will work as part of a team supporting the Digital Media Technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Providing technical support for a programme of live music projects, digital media projects, training and events for young people 13-25 years old
* Assisting the Roundhouse Studios Digital Media Technicians (DMT) to ensure a seamless service across the opening hours of the Roundhouse Studios
* Providing general assistance to the DMTs
* Preparing studios and equipment for workshops/projects
* Moving furniture and equipment for workshops/projects
* Ensuring all equipment is accounted for, secured and returned appropriately
* Preparing equipment for “loan” to outside workshops/artists plus occasional commercial loans. Audit equipment on return
* Maintaining the upkeep of the studios equipment store
* General preparation and support of the following rooms which exist in the centre

Person Specification

Essential

* Previous experience of working with live music
* Personable, able to relate to and work productively with people in a range of different contexts including a busy office environment
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Attention to detail and meet deadlines
* Good organisational skills
* Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
* Able to multi-task
* Enthusiasm for working with all aspects of live music and digital media culture
* Working knowledge of communication and office systems
* Energy, stamina, commitment and a ‘can-do’ outlook

Desirable

* Familiarity with digital media software including ProTools, Cubase, Photoshop, Avid
* Knowledge of visual and media arts
* Knowledge of production and post-production equipment and an aptitude for working creatively with technology
* Administrative experience.

Minimum of 3 months. Flexible hours, minimum 20 hours per week.

A contribution towards reasonable expenses for travel will be paid as authorised by the line manager.

Contact recruitment@roundhouse.org.uk

Upstart year 10 student work experience, Nottingham

Posted 10 Apr 2008

Year 10 pupils from Nottingham schools are invited to audition to be one of 10 performers, two stage managers/ designers.

Students rehearse a play over two weeks and tour it back out into some of their schools. Working alongside a director and stage manager students also have the opportunity to meet and talk to other professionals from the building, to find out about their careers.

Upstart happens twice a year–in June/ July and November/ December and is run by Nottingham Playhouse.

See your school work experience coordinator for an application form.

Various volunteer positions, Bury St Edmunds

Posted 8 Apr 2008

We have the following work experience opportunities:

–Arts marketing volunteer
–Event management assistant (training opportunity)
–Technician (training opportunity)

for our series of summer events, including indoor and outdoor events, a music festival and a comedy night. A bronze Arts Award may be offered to those wishing to partake in the scheme.

www.cegtheatreservices.co.uk

Various volunteer opportunities–technician, SM, publicist, circus artist, movement director, Colchester/ London

Posted 8 Apr 2008

A Seat By The Window Company is a vibrant young theatre company based in Colchester, Essex.

We are now restaging a version of the first show, Check Mate. The show will rehearse in Colchester for the first two weeks of August, then play in Colchester for a week before touring to London for one week also.

We are looking for young people under-25 to fill several new positions with the company for this summer project. Applicants must be between 15 and 25-years-of-age and live in and around the Colchester or London areas. These positions are unpaid but offer a high quality showcase of work and we hope working with the company will prove an inspiring and fun experience:

technician–sound and lights: to do light and sound for the show in London, having seen it a few times in Colchester. Needed for a week and a half at the end of August. We are looking for someone with good technical knowledge and experience of working in theatres operating light and sound desks.

stage manager/prop master: to be on the book throughout rehearsals, find and locate props, liase between actors and the director about rehearsal schedule and accomodation, stage manage the production in both venues. Needed for the full four weeks. Must have experience.

publicist: to work alongside the director and publicity sponsors to liase with press and publicity and market the show and company. Flexible hours and time. Publicity experience preferred, but good experience in other areas also considered.

circus artist: ideally to perform in the show–most circus disciplines considered apart from those requiring large items to assist (eg tightwire, pole).

movement/fight director: we would only offer this to a very experienced young person. At the end of the piece there is a chess game where characters lift and throw each other in three short set pieces. A dancer confident with how to lift and throw bodies would be ideal but a trainee fight director with lots of experience would also be welcomed.

If you would be interested in any of the above positions please email the artistic director Natasha at aseatbythewindow@hotmail.co.uk, or for further information such as a detailed schedule. Interviews and auditions will take place throughout May and June.

Festival volunteers, London

Posted 8 Apr 2008

Lift Festival 2008 is a new form of international arts festival at the hub of which is The Lift, a beautiful new mobile venue reaching four storey’s high.

Lift Festival 2008 – Stratford, 12 – 21 June

Lift Festival 2008 – Southbank Centre, 26 June – 6 July

The Lift at Shoreditch Festival – 14–24 August

Here are three ways to get involved:

Festival Crew – an introductory course for 16 – 24 year olds (who live in Newham, Hackney or Tower Hamlets) to gain new skills in stage management, box office and light and sound design before assisting The Lift’s professional teams during the Festivals. You can also gain a Bronze Arts Award.

Millipede –Anyone aged 14 years old plus can work with the artist collective They are Here, as part of a collaborative team of festival documenters capturing the essence of the Lift Festival 2008–Stratford through various ways. This will include sound, video, photography, text messaging, live performance and writing resulting in a thousand works of art to be displayed throughout the Lift Festival 2008.

Trashcatchers– A chance for anyone aged 16 – 24 to be part of a dynamic, creative team collaborating with professional artists to create a celebratory public artwork out of the items you might otherwise throw away. We are looking for anyone with skills in dance, engineering, new media and more to contribute to the creation of this art work which will be presented in the final event of Lift Festival 2008 – Stratford.

For application packs contact Erica on ericac@liftfest.org.uk or 020 7490 3964

Commission for playwright aged under-25

Posted 3 Apr 2008

Peer Productions is looking to commission one forty-five minute play jointly written by two playwrights (one experienced writer aged 50+ and one new writer aged under 25) as a part of a unique collaboration.

The project will run until June with a number of drama and film-making workshops in an older people’s community centre in Woking. The two playwrights will be able to use these sessions as research, interviewing participants of all ages, contributing to the workshops and trying out ideas.

The final play will be delivered by 7 September, with a schedule for drafts to be agreed by the writers, NWS and Peer Productions. Both writers should be both excited and committed to working with a writer from a different generation and have a good understanding or experience of working within the community sector.

The older writer will receive an ITC/Writers guild approved contract and fee (Approximately £4300). The younger writer will be awarded a comparable fee, a percentage of which will be in the form of an ongoing career development package.

This project is funded by Arts Council England

You can learn more about Peer Productions and this project at www.peerproductions.co.uk

To Apply: In the first instance please inform NWS of your interest. Both single applications and joint applications from older/younger playwrights are welcome. Please enclose a suitable example together with a writing CV. Please register your interest by the end of April

Email: chris@newwritingsouth.com

Post: New Writing South, 9 Jew Street, Brighton BN1 1UT

Events intern, London

Posted 3 Apr 2008

The London Symphony Orchestra is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Orchestra’s Development Department as an Events Intern.
You will principally be supporting the Orchestra’s extensive events programme including corporate, individual and major events. You will also gain experience in assisting with the general day-to-day running of the Development Department.

This placement runs for six months, some evening and weekend work may be required and a daily allowance will be payable.

A full job description and application form are available from http://lso.co.uk/jobsvacancies

Festival volunteers, Manchester

Posted 2 Apr 2008

Manchester Pride 2008 is THE opportunity for you to get involved with one of the largest and most successful LGBT Pride festivals in the UK this August. It’s your chance to show lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from all over the UK, Europe and further afield the very best that Manchester has to offer.

The Manchester Pride team is working hard to create a fantastic festival and we’ve been really impressed with the energy and creativity of Manchester’s LGBT community.

Manchester Pride needs you to lend us your talents to ensure that this year’s festival continues to build on the successes of EuroPride 2003 and Manchester Pride 2004 to 2007. We really couldn’t make this event happen without your generous support; our volunteers have been incredible year on year and we’re counting on your help to continue this success.

We need lots of help in lots of different areas and we’re pleased to say that we’ve already had people contacting us to get involved.

Detailed lists of opportunities and application forms can be found at www.manchesterpride.com/volunteers or email jackie.crozier@manchesterpride.com

Two voluntary positions–part time front-of-house manager and theatre technician, south London

Posted 2 Apr 2008

Based in south London the TARA Studio is a dynamic and thriving intimate theatre venue. TARA seeks a Front-of-House Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Tara Studio, including recruiting volunteer ushers, customer care and box office.

Applicants must:

* Be passionate about theatre and the arts.
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be methodical, well organised and numerate.
* Love working with the public.
* Have experience of Box Office work.
* Have experience of working with volunteers.

The work is voluntary; however the Front-of-House Manager will have the opportunity to work with a range of dynamic and exciting performance companies, make new professional contacts and work in a friendly informal environment.

Theatre Technicians will need:

* Experience of liaising with a range of performing arts companies including: theatre, dance and music.
* Experience if get-ins and get-outs within a venue.
* Experience Lighting and Sound rigging and fit-up.
* Experience of running performances for Stage Management script.
* Experience of problem solving and a ‘can do’ approach.
* Understanding of and commitment to Health and Safety.
* Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities.

To apply for either position, send a covering letter, CV and details of 2 referees to:

Jonathan Kennedy (Executive Director, TARA), jonathan@tara-arts.com TARA 356 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ES. Call for an informal discussion 0208 333 4457.

Composer, unpaid, London

Posted 1 Apr 2008

Composer urgently needed for a piece of dance theatre, created for Newington Dance, to be taken to Slovakia at the end of April. The piece will take a humorous look at society’s obsession with relaxing, cleansing and detoxing the mind, body and soul.

The work is quite structured due to the time limit and is already being created, so need a composer who can work fast and collaborate with the choreographer.

This is an unpaid opportunity, but the work will be going to Slovakia and hopefully future platforms. Please contact me asap for more details of sections of music/sound needed and to arrange a meeting to discuss project and/or view a rehearsal.

Contact lorraine_smith@hotmail.co.uk

Volunteer festival stewards, London

Posted 1 Apr 2008

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals to volunteer as stewards at this year’s exciting City of London Festival. We offer not only a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Arts and Event Management, but also a chance to access a diverse range of indoor and outdoor performances at some of the city’s most exciting and unique venues. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Sarah on 020 7796 4949 or sarah.rennix@colf.org by Monday 12th May.

Festival volunteer, Peterborough

Posted 19 Mar 2008

A voluntary placement is available (part time, times negotiable) for May, June and July to help assist with the management, administration and delivery of The Peterborough Festival 2008: summer fantasy, 28 June-6 July. Office based at the Key Theatre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

The exciting programme includes our very own International Shorts Film Festival, classical concert, spectacular theatre, outdoor music events, visual art, an education programme and works with and embraces the many different communities of the city.

Please email a CV/biog and outline skills you can offer and new/skills you would like to develop. For an informal chat call (01733) 207200.

Joseph Ballard, Festival Manager joe.ballard@peterborough.gov.uk

Research/ admin intern, Cambridge

Posted 19 Mar 2008

Internship opportunity for gap year student or someone in the early stages of their career.

Baker Richards Consulting works with cultural organisations in the UK and overseas to help them maximise their earned income and admissions. Our current clients include the National Theatre in London, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Historic Scotland (including Edinburgh Castle), the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

We are looking for a Research & Admin Intern to join our small team. We envisage that this will be a fixed term contract of up to 12 months, starting summer 2008. We do not expect you to have prior knowledge of the tasks involved in the job, but you must be a confident user of IT, numerate and have excellent written English.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please contact Debbie Richards on 01223 242100 or email debbie@baker-richards.com

Volunteer make up/ costume designer, London

Posted 19 Mar 2008

‘Grain of sand’ is an independent short film which will be shot in early May on HDV. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and creative Make Up/Costumer Designer to work on this project.

With a significant focus on the aesthetic and visual aspects of film, ‘Grain of Sand’ is a mainly silent film. The general concept revolves around the physical as well as mental changes a man goes through in his life. What he feel he needs to accomplish and what he has achieved.

Filming will take place over the period of 3-5 days in early May. However we are looking for involvement from the Make Up/Costume Designer during pre production in April.

Expenses and food/drinks are paid for. A DVD copy of the film is also provided.

If you have any questions about the film then feel free to get in touch.

happyinmybubble@hotmail.com

Literature festival interns, Devon

Posted 19 Mar 2008

Ways With Words Literature Festival Dartington Hall, Devon ARTS ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP OFFERED MAY-JULY 2008 Up to 4 full-time internships are offered in a small, lively office organising one of the largest and most prestigious literature festivals in Britain.

This is an opportunity to gain experience in all areas–box office, press, organisation of the events in a busy atmosphere leading up to the festival, and then be part of the team co-ordinating the festival office, meeting writers, selling tickets, advising customers etc during the festival itself (11–20 July).

Reasonable computer literacy is an advantage (we work on Apple Macs) as is a good phone manner.

Interns should be available to work until 21 July, starting 16 May (though start-date is flexible). We can offer good all-round experience if you want to go into arts administration or publishing; a valuable addition to your CV. Salary: none. Lunch and travel expenses provided.

Phone for an initial chat–speak to Caroline on 01803 867373 Visit our website Application by letter (go on, inspire us!) with CV and two referees by email to: caroline@wayswithwords.co.uk

Volunteer enablers, Surrey

Posted 19 Mar 2008

The Orpheus enabler scheme is aimed at encouraging disabled and non-disabled people to work together creatively. Enablers are volunteers who attend our short courses, free of charge, in order to learn new skills and facilitate disabled people to participate in the performing arts by supporting Short Course students and Orpheus apprentices in artistic sessions and during break times. Enablers are entitled to free accommodation, meals and full participation in all the workshops, sessions and performances.

We are currently looking for Enablers for the following courses:

Acoustic Rock Week: 20th July–26th July 2008
Lead Tutor–Russ Barrow

Rock Week: 27th July-2nd August 2008
Lead Tutor–Herbie Flowers

Classical Music Week: 10th August–16th August 2008
Lead Tutor–Michael Copley

Song Week: 17th August-23rd August 2008
Lead Tutor–Richard Stilgoe

We also need enablers for our exciting end of summer block performance which this year will take place on Sunday 6th July at the Linbury Studio, Royal Opera House and on Friday 4th July at our own Orpheus Barn Theatre.

Enablers need to be over 18 and able to provide practical support to our students and apprentices. Enablers are not expected to provide any personal care to students.

Enablers need to apply directly to our Volunteer Co-Ordinator, (volunteering@orpheus.org.uk) allowing at least 6 weeks for an Enhanced CRB Police check to be carried out, before the course starts.

The Orpheus Centre is an inclusive performing arts centre founded by entertainer and musician Richard Stilgoe in his former family home in Godstone in 1998. The Orpheus Centre aims to use music and the performing arts as a vehicle for self-development by offering young people creative experiences through which they will discover and develop new skills, new aspects to themselves and therefore new expectations.

Marketing intern, London

Posted 18 Mar 2008

Springs Dance Company is one of the UK’s longest established contemporary dance companies, and is currently offering a marketing internship. If you have excellent communication and English language skills, a keen eye for detail and imaginative flair, then get in touch.

You must be confident, creative, and have a passion for dance and theatre. This internship is offered full or part time, for a period of 1-3 months. Expenses will be covered.

Contact Claire Crowley, Company Manager SpringsDC@aol.com

Festival volunteers, West Midlands

Posted 18 Mar 2008

The Strawberry Moon Festival is a major REAP project and will showcase the cream of local talent in music, drama, dance, crafts and many more art forms on Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th 2008, at Severn Trent Waters ‘Tittesworth Water’ site near Leek forming the perfect, picturesque backdrop. It will additionally be home to a ‘Makers Market’, which will be an opportunity to try, taste and buy from local food producers and creative businesses, from weavers to jewellery makers to ceramicists.

REAP are currently seeking volunteers for the festival to help us with the many different aspects of the event. If you are interested in the arts, fancy working alongside professionals in various artistic disciplines and basically want to be part of and enjoy a great weekend, please get in touch.

Contact: Tina Ball – REAP Projects Director T: 01298 83500

E: tinaball@reapweb.org.uk

Volunteer festival facilitator, Liverpool

Posted 14 Mar 2008

Volunteer needed to help support a group of young people in Liverpool (Toxteth, close to the City Centre) with the planning and delivery of Liverpool Children’s Festival 2008.

You would be required to help facilitate meetings and outings and be available weekends and early evenings.

You will need to have a current enhanced CRB, but if you do not have one, we can help you with the application process.

Contact dee@liverpoolchildrensfestival.org.uk

Playwriting competition, east of England

This includes Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Luton, Peterborough, Southend or Thurrock

Posted 14 Mar 2008

Young writers (aged 14-19) are invited to submit 15-minute plays by 18th July 2008. The top twenty playwrights will be invited to attend a development day at the University of Hertfordshire where they will receive valuable experience working with professional theatre practitioners; learning how a play develops from a script towards a production and negotiating changes to their scripts with group members.

Four winners will have their scripts produced by a professional director, dramaturg and actors and performed before a live audience at The Weston Auditorium, University of Hertfordshire on Friday 28th November, 2008.

We are working with Theatre Is…, Menagerie Theatre Company and Watford Palace Theatre in delivering the project.

The overall winner of the University of Hertfordshire Writing Award 2008 will be able to apply for a three year scholarship to the University of Hertfordshire.

The prize is for a full time undergraduate degree in any subject. The winner must apply for and be accepted into the University in the agreed year of study.

See www.go.herts.ac.uk/writingaward for Entry Pack and guidance.

Publicity assistants, paid, Hackney

Posted 14 Mar 2008

We are currently recruiting and expanding our team of dedicated and enthusiastic Publicity Assistants and in particular looking for people who are able to do evening and weekends.

Your main duties will include working with the other Publicity assistants distributing flyers/posters to local shops/venues and going to festivals and handing out leaflets to the public and being a representative of the empire.

Additional duties may also include: Mailouts, telesales, writing copy, filing and general marketing support.

Rates of pay is £5.52 an hour but rises to £6 an hour for telesales/office work.

Hours of work are generally 11:30–4:30 but can be flexible and days of work also flexible. We will also provide an extra hour for what you work to cover travel expenses and you will be allowed to see the shows at the Empire (subject to availability). This is a great opportunity to get started in the Arts.

If you are interested, please contact Tony Goodrick on tony.goodrick@hackneyempire.co.uk and email a CV, a brief covering letter and availability

Project coordinator/ workshop facilitator, London

Posted 13 Mar 2008

Tell Me A Tale is a Community Interest Company dedicated to creating drama with those disenfranchised from the community. Tell Me A Tale is currently dedicated to running drama workshops at detention centres and prisons in the UK. It is also in the process of creating a drug trafficking package to tour around Pupil Referral Units and Secondary Schools.

Tell Me A Tale is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to become a part of the team. The work would begin on a part time voluntary basis, but there is a lot of potential for this role to become full time and paid.

To apply please send your CV to Amber On at Gregory at: tellmea_tale@hotmail.co.uk

Volunteer admin assistant, London

Posted 13 Mar 2008

Escape Artists is an arts education and theatre production company, with offices just off Brick Lane in London and also in the heart of Cambridge. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their small team as an Administration Assistant.

Helping out in the London Office on a day-to-day basis. Every day is very different with new challenges arising. There will be financial duties such as simple book keeping, marketing duties such as writing material for websites and information leaflets, assisting on project management of some of the projects we are currently running and helping out on a range of other tasks.

Applicants will need to have some experience of office work, some form of project management experience, be competent computer users, have a good telephone manner and an ability to work confidently in a wide variety of settings.

This post forms part of Escape Artists Volunteering Programme, which is designed to support people wishing to further a career within the arts and creative sector. All interns who successfully complete their internship will be invited to apply for a Company Traineeship. Escape Artists trainees are supported through a bursary.

Find a full job description and application form here

Voluntary design and production assistants, London

Posted 11 Mar 2008

Oily Cart are currently recruiting voluntary design and production assistants to work on our forthcoming project Pool Piece.

Applicants should be available from Wednesday 16 April – Friday 30 May 2008 and must be able to commit to at least two days a week, 10am–6pm. These posts will be based at our workshops in Tooting Broadway and will involve working alongside the Oily Cart production team making the props and costumes for the show.

We are particularly interested in hearing from students or recent graduates looking to gain experience with a producing company. Prop makers, set constructors, scenery designers, technical stage and stage manager students all welcome. Sewing skills would be particularly useful.

These are voluntary positions but Oily Cart will contribute £10 per day towards travel expenses.

To apply please send a copy of your CV including the names of two referees, and a covering letter explaining why you would like to be considered, to: Jesus Gamon, Production Manager, Oily Cart, Smallwood School Annexe, Smallwood Road, London SW17 0TW.

Short-listed applicants will be invited to an informal meeting with the Oily Cart production team.

Volunteer theatre reviewers, London

Posted 11 Mar 2008

Volunteer creative writers with a real passion for performance are required ASAP to review Fringe Theatre productions across London for well regarded ever-expanding arts website!

If you feel, as we do, that many critical reviews leave a lot to be desired, join us and prove that reviewing can be a creative process!

Interested applicants from 18-101 are invited to apply, as are all nationalities. University Students are welcome, (mature students too) providing candidates have the ability to write clearly and imaginatively in English and would be available to review every seven to ten days.

For immediate consideration, please send (1) creative writing sample and background info, along with small photo (to go with reviews if chosen) and mobile number to multicuz@yahoo.co.uk

No consideration given without writing sample!

As these are voluntary positions, this is not a paying job. It is, however,a n opportunity to gain invaluable experience while enjoying free nights out at the theatre!

New applicants only. No timewasters or journalists, amateur or professional need apply! This opportunity is for creative writers ONLY! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Dresser, Hampstead

Posted 11 Mar 2008

We are looking for a keen applicant to help dress Miss Kate O’Mara and assist in her quick changes in our production of ‘Lunch With Marlene’ at the New End Theatre, Hampstead, London NW3.

We’ll provide expenses and some pocket-money.

Help during interval scene change also required.

Friday 21st March–Sunday 27th April 2008–evenings, and matinees at weekends. Mondays free. Possible job share.

Contact Chris Burgess on chrisfburgess@compuserve.com or phone 0208 341 3421

Technical operator/ ushers south east

Posted 7 Mar 2008

The Father Monologues are playing Brighton (16th–18th May), Lewes (10th and 24th June and 15th July), and Bristol (1-7th June.)

If you are a fledgling technical operator looking for experience, and are able to operate basic lights and PA sound, and move a few (not heavy) pieces of set between scenes for any of these “runs” then please get in touch. A small negotiable payment is offered.

Ushers/ front of house volunteers also required.

Email mail@thefathermonologues.com

Actors, unpaid, London

Posted 6 Mar 2008

Actors required for production of Martin Crimp’s, ‘No-one Sees the Video’

The roles are:

Colin – lead role, aged thirty two. Manipulative, autocratic, few morals – but very charming when he wants to be.

Jo – playing age 15, impressionable, naive but headstrong and willful.

John/Roger/Nigel – one actor playing 3 varied parts: all aged 40 to 45 – a regular at a London pub, a senior marketing exec, and a Geordie raconteur

Paul – young, brash, confident working class Geordie, aged about 23.

Eight night run Rosemary Branch Theatre, N1, mid-May. Rehearsals from mid-March, evening weekdays and weekends.

The position is unpaid but this is a great opportunity for emerging actors to showcase their talent.

Please send CV and headshot to bartrame@yahoo.co.uk

Volunteers, various locations

Posted 21 Jan 2008

Chickenshed has established a growing number of independent children’s and youth theatre groups working by the Chickenshed inclusive creative method. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteer arts practitioners who wish to share their skills with children and young people. Working as part of a team you will deliver performing arts workshops. There will also be opportunities to visit Chickenshed and take part in training workshops.

Chickenshed is offering a limited number of partially sponsored places (50% sponsorship) on their PGCert leading to MA Programme–‘Inclusivity in the Performing Arts’–to volunteer practitioners who become actively involved, with all the exciting, unique training experiences an inclusive environment offers. Next intake is January 2008.

The following ‘Sheds’ are looking for volunteer practitioners:
Peckham Shed (Southwark, London)
East End Shed (Tower Hamlets, London)
Angel Shed (Islington, London)
Wood Shed (Northfleet, Kent)
HIT Project (Bushey, Hertfordshire)
Orbit Shed (Reigate, Surrey)
Shed MK (Milton Keynes)
Steam Shed (Darlington)
Cotton Shed (Rossendale, Lancashire)

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced CRB check.

Contact shedlink@chickenshed.org.uk for a volunteer application pack or call 02083516161 ext 223

Volunteer puppeteers, London

Posted 15 Jan 2008

England’s leading theatre dedicated entirely to puppetry, is looking for volunteers to assist on various puppet making and performing projects we have coming up this year.

We are looking for volunteer workshop leaders who want to gain experience in running puppet making and performing workshops with children.

Most of our work is with primary school aged children and is based in London and can take place at the theatre or out in schools. We also have some opportunities for work with adults and young people.

For further information about volunteering opportunities at puppet making workshops and to be considered for this work please contact sarah@littleangeltheatre.com

For more background information about the theatre, our shows and work go to littleangeltheatre.com

Drama workshop volunteers, London

Posted 15 Jan 2008

Hackney Shed is a children’s and Youth Theatre set up by Chickenshed in 2001 that follows the principles of Chickenshed’s inclusive work.

We are just about to start work on our exciting new show, an original musical and physical piece set in East London, exploring the characters, events and history of the area through devised narrative.

We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to gain experience in working with children and young people in an inclusive environment and to share their talents with us! We are particularly keen to find people with skills in movement and dance, music, devised drama and directing, set or costume design or technical and stage management experience.

We meet on a Tuesday evening in school term times and are lucky enough to have use of fantastic theatre facilities.If you would like an application to come and join us then please contact Sarah at hackneyshed@yahoo.co.uk

Free training for young actors, Surrey

Posted 19 Dec 2007

Peer Productions are now recruiting for their full time Peer Education Through Theatre Course which runs from September 08–July 09. Peer Productions is a youth arts training company specialising in Peer Education through Theatre based in Working, Surrey.

From September 2008 we are running an academic year of drama in education projects and are seeking young people aged 16-23 years old to train as actors and peer educators with us.

Successful applicants will need commit to five days per week.

In addition to their community arts practice, actors will have the opportunity to work towards an Arts Award Gold (level 3)accreditation.

This course is now being offered FREE of charge.

Applicants will be subject to an audition and CRB check.

Auditions for 08/09 throughout this academic year beginning in February. Visit peerproductions.co.uk to download an application form.

Various volunteers, Leeds

Posted 12 Dec 2007

nineteen;twentynine is looking for a variety of skill sets to assist with its latest production ‘Blasted’ by Sarah Kane in association with the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Whether you have specific skills you want to develop, want to find out about the many different careers available in theatre, or just want to meet people and work in an interesting environment; nineteen;twentynine are interested in nurturing your talent and providing you with valuable experience.

We are specifically looking for people interested in:
* Design
* Choreography
* Publicity, Promotion and PR
* New Media

However anyone who is enthusiastic about making good theatre is automatically qualified.

For more information please email felix@nineteentwentynine.co.uk and include a CV or examples of your work.

Volunteers, Music Gym, East Sussex

Posted 7 Dec 2007

The Music Gym is a weekly facility for people with profound disabilities in Hastings, East Sussex. Now in its third year it has become so busy that we need more volunteers to encourage involvement of the members.

To do this rewarding work you need patience to communicate in varied ways and a willingness to have fun, again in varied ways. You’ll also need a CRB check if you don’t have one already.

If you think you might be interested then email us at enquiries@decoda.org telling us what you could bring to the post.

More details of the Music Gym are available at www.decoda.org or on our blog www.soundtherapy.org.uk

Writers/ reviewers, London

Posted 29 Nov 2007

Sayitloud.org.uk is a new website dedicated to black arts and cultural events in London.

We list film screenings, plays, dance performances, debates, spoken word events, arts exhibitions, gigs, club nights, and restaurants. We also offer reviews of the best events and features on the London arts scene. We publish a bi-monthly newsletter where we offer recommendations on what to do and where to go out.

We are looking for volunteer writers to review events (plays, exhibitions, festivals, screenings, spoken word events, club nights), interview artists and write features on the London arts scene.

We are particularly calling on writers or articulate bookworms with great written English to review books for our (soon-to-be-launched) Literature section.

We can’t pay any fees but we will provide free tickets to events and the books to review.

Contact: Alice on sayitloud@hotmail.co.uk

Ongoing volunteer opportunities, London

Posted 29 Nov 2007

Volunteer opportunities at Cooltan Arts, London

Call Elaine on T: 020 7701 2696

Email

Volunteer access assistants, London

Posted 19 Nov 2007

A free night out might be just the ticket! Do you enjoy going out in London?
Are you interested in meeting new people? Fancy a free night out?

If you have a car, some spare time and would like free tickets to the best London has to offer, why not volunteer as a Shape Tickets Access Assistant?

Shape Tickets is an accessible booking service that removes barriers for deaf and disabled people to attend London’s arts, culture and entertainment events.

Volunteer Access Assistants collect Shape Tickets members from their homes, enjoy the event with them and take them home again afterwards.
You’ll get a free ticket the performance or exhibition, and can even claim back your expenses.

We are looking for people London-wide to be volunteer Access Assistants.
Volunteers should be willing to commit to doing at least one trip every month, but hours are very flexible as events take place on evenings and afternoons, midweek and weekends. The only pre-requisites are that you have a full valid driving licence and access to a car. All volunteers will receive disability awareness training prior to their first trip.

To find out more about becoming a volunteer, call Shape Tickets on 020
7619 6166, minicom 020 7619 6161,
email volunteer@shapearts.org.uk or visit our website shapearts.org.uk/shapetickets/

Various work placements, ongoing, Oldham

Posted 14 Nov 2007

Peshkar productions offers a range of work placement opportunities, from week or two week long placements to get an overview of the way a touring theatre company works to longer placements to shadow particular roles on our projects.

Participants on our schemes will get hands on experience working within the company and will be encouraged in their time with us to take on new challenges to develop new skills –we promise you won’t just be left to make the tea!

So if you’re interested in taking up a placement with us please give Vicky a call on 0161 620 4284 and we will talk more about an appropriate placement for you.

Street artists, Berkshire

Posted 13 Nov 2007

Call for street theatre artists for large project in Berkshire summer 2008

For more information visit berkshire-street-arts.org.uk

Voluntary assistant workshop facilitators, London

Posted 13 Nov 2007

East-Side Educational Trust is a London-based arts charity looking for inspiring and motivated volunteers to work along side professional artists to deliver drama based workshops that improve the spoken and creative confidence of parents and children through the medium of storytelling.

East-Side’s mission is to raise young peoples’ standards of achievement in language and literacy and to promote independent learning through the use of creative arts. Volunteers will need to commit at least 1-2 hours per week for up to 8 weeks. We will pay volunteers for their travel and provide them with full training and introduction before they start.

Assistant Workshop Facilitators will have the following responsibilities:

* Assist our professional artists in running creative arts workshops
exploring organic storytelling processes that aim to help build sustainable creative relationships between parents and children.
* To oversee that workshops are occurring in a fun, safe and sensitive way.
* Ideally you will have interest in storytelling and work within a
creative arts discipline that you are familiar with to further children’s experience and skills as well as your own practice.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills required:
* an active interest in working with children, young people, and
families
* an adaptable approach to new situations and the belief that learning
can be fun
* good communication skills
* good team work skills for collaborative projects
* lots of patience and a good sense of humour
* the ability to encourage and motivate those you work with
* experience of the creative process is an advantage
* demonstrable interest in creative workshops

To apply please email taylor@eastside.org.uk to request an application form or visit our website

Circus volunteers, ongoing, Bristol

Posted 5 Nov 2007

Do have experience or want to learn about Youth
circus, Arts Management/ administration, arts funding or project delivery?

Do you want to receive or continue professional training in Circus Arts?

Circus Maniacs are looking for approximately two volunteers to help with the school in return for professional training. Volunteers must be educated to A’ Level standard, have some knowledge of the circus/arts industry and be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months.

A program will be tailored to each individual to benefit both the volunteer and the school.

In return for approx 16–20 hours office / teaching support per week, the volunteer will receive free physical skills training each day and access to space for practice.

Key Skills offered (specialist teaching: beginners to high level):
Aerial Techniques: Trapeze, Tissu, Corde Lisse, Web, Ring, Straps.
General Acrobatics: Tumbling, Trampette, Hand-balancing, Acro-balance.Chinese Acrobatics: Chinese Pole, Chinese Straps, Hoop Diving, Lion Dance.Tight-wire.

Plus a range of other useful Circus Skills at a more basic level.

The volunteer should have good organizational skills for project management, and a genuine interest in developing skills in management or project delivery. This is a rolling program and we will consider new applicants every three months.

For more information about the school please visit www.circusmaniacs.com

Please apply with a CV and covering letter to: jackie@circusmaniacs.com

Various voluntary positions, London

Posted 26 Oct 2007

Arcola Theatre offers a diverse range of unpaid internship and volunteering opportunities.

Whether you have specific skills you want to develop, want to find out about the many different careers available in theatre, or just want to meet people and work in an interesting environment; come join the Arcola team.

We are specifically looking for people interested in:

* theatre management who can work 3 days a week or more
* theatre marketing who can work 2 days a week or more
* theatre technical services who can work 2 evenings per month or more
* front of house (ushering/cafe/bar) who can work 2 evenings per month or more

We actively