Applications are now open for young people across Manchester to take part in the National Theatre’s Young Technicians programme.
Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 13–19? Then our technical theatre workshops could be for you! The Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from top industry professionals.
This FREE course will take place in two parts:
- The first part of the course will be online with the National Theatre on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm, running from Tue 4 Feb to Tue 15 Apr 2025. In these workshops you’ll be introduced to the basics of technical theatre including lighting, sound and stages, through demonstrations and practical activities.
- After the online course, there will be the opportunity to continue developing on your practical skills and knowledge by participating in in-person workshops created, led and facilitated by HOME
- To apply and take part in this opportunity, you must live within Greater Manchester.
Please note, you must also be able to commit to all the dates in the programme from February – April 2025.
Nationwide Young Technicians Project – Online Course Dates 2025 (these sessions will take place on Zoom)
Tue 4 Feb – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 11 Feb – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 18 Feb – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 25 Feb – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 4 Mar – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 11 Mar – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 18 Mar – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 25 Mar – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 1 Apr – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 8 Apr – 5pm till 7pm
Tue 15 Apr – 5pm – 7pm
Dates that will take place at HOME are Wed 16 Apr and Thu 17 Apr.
We are furthering our commitment to diversity and access by concentrating recruitment in these areas that we recognise are currently underrepresented in the field of technical theatre:
- Young people who identify as Female, Trans and/ or Non-binary
- Young people from the Global majority
- Young people from working class backgrounds
- Young people who identify as D/deaf or disabled.
To apply please complete this application form by 10am, Mon 9 Dec 2024. This is your chance to tell us about your interest in any element of technical theatre. You can write, record or video your answers (within the word and time limits).
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email the Skills Centre team skillscentre@nationaltheatre.org.uk
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