Youth Board

Nottingham Playhouse is one of the UK’s most prestigious producing theatres.

We have a reputation for creating ambitious and challenging work, of high artistic quality, which explores and responds to the world we live in. We attract world renowned talent and exciting new voices to our city, whilst developing and exporting homegrown talent. Our work is celebrated both locally and nationally.

Our aims are:   

• for young people to become an even greater part of our DNA and as such become advocates for what we do – bringing energy, a fresh perspective and current views.   

• to identify and address ways in which Nottingham Playhouse can become a more inclusive, welcoming and enjoyable place for young people.   

• to become a pipeline for young people into the industry and ensure that young people know what we do and how to be a part of it.   

You need to be able to:   

• work collaboratively  

• contribute to group discussions   

• listen to others’ points of view   

• think creatively   

• communicate confidently with a wide range of people   

You will be excited by:   

• creating opportunities for young people   

• inspiring change   

• advocating for accessibility, diversity and inclusion   

• the arts, either as a participant or as a consumer   

As a Youth Board member, you will:   

• attend meetings on the first Wednesday of every month (12 times a year)  

• attend other meetings as necessary, for example as part of working groups.   

• receive free tickets to productions, participation events and attend press nights.   

• positively promote the work of Nottingham Playhouse to your own networks via social media and other channels.  

• have the opportunity to meet Nottingham Playhouse staff and gain unique insight into how a theatre is run.   

• develop many skills including teamwork, leadership, advocacy, minute writing, and board membership.   

• gain a network of like-minded peers and learn from professionals in all areas of theatre.   

• have the chance to meet professional theatre makers, directors and performers.   

• receive advice on how to get into creative careers and network locally.   

The Youth Board’s work so far

We are proud of what we have achieved and are achieving. This includes playing a part in:   

• The Youth Pass scheme for £5.50 show tickets   

• Free sanitary products in all Playhouse toilets   

• The creation of the monthly Nottingham Queer Arts Collective   

• The creation of the Speak Easy Spoken Word Collective   

• Supporting the introduction of a new approach to accessible ticket booking for disabled people   

• Adding alt text to Playhouse tweets   

• Assisting marketing, representing the Nottingham Playhouse across professional networks 

As well as the Youth Board itself, our connections and work for Nottingham Playhouse include:   

• Assisting and facilitation work on theatre workshops at the Playhouse and around Nottingham   

• Project Management work on participation programmes   

• Observing rehearsal processes for Playhouse main-stage productions   

• Sitting on interview panels   

• Representing Nottingham Playhouse at meetings and events   

Working with the Board of Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd:  

The Youth Board works with Nottingham Playhouse’s Board of Trustees in an ongoing two-way dialogue. One member of the Youth Board (currently Bethan Wakefield) is also a Trustee who sits on both boards. They report back to the  

Youth Board. This significant connection between the two boards is a way for the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to communicate with young people easily and effectively. 

INTERVIEW INFORMATION

If shortlisted, we will be invite you to attend a group interview/ meeting during the first 2 weeks of September at the Nottingham Playhouse. Successful candidates will then be asked to join future meetings from October onwards.  

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please submit your completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by email to participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk  stating ‘Youth Board Application’ in the subject header.  

If you would prefer to submit your statement by video. Please use WeTransfer to send your video file and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

Or you can submit your application by post, marked Private and Confidential, to:  

Participation Office, Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF

For more information and details on how to apply, please download the Information Pack here.

Closing date for application: Friday 7th August 2026 at 12 noon