Applications are now open - the deadline to apply is Tue 25 Feb 2025.

Years 10-12

Each year, we offer one week of intensive work experience for young people in school years 10-12. It’s a great chance to find out how a producing theatre works and to highlight the many career opportunities in producing and making shows.

The week includes work with different departments, usually acting, directing, drama workshop facilitation, lighting and sound, costume, props, digital and more.

Dates for our 2025 programme are as follows:
• Tuesday 25 February: Deadline for email applications*
• Tuesday 11 March: All applicants will receive a response by email, with as many as possible invited for the Open Day
• Saturday 29 March: Open Day (exact timings to be confirmed. Applicants are advised to keep the whole day free)
• Tuesday 1 April: All Open Day attendees will be notified of the outcome of their application
• Tuesday 22 April to Friday 25 April @ 10am to 4pm each day: Work Experience Programme

If you’re interested in applying, please email workexperience@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk. 
Please let us know your full name, your age and a brief summary of why you would like to take part in work experience at Nottingham Playhouse.

*Note: if you have already contacted us with this information via the above email address since 11 October 2024, then you do not need to email again. We will be in touch with you on 11 March.

Please note, we cannot accommodate work experience for years 10-12 at other times in the year.

18+

If you are aged 18+ and interested in a career in theatre, you can learn more about the opportunities available through our Amplify Programme.