Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Work Experience

Work Experience

Our work experience programme has been designed to give young people an insight into careers in the arts. These opportunities are available to 15 – 19-year-olds only. We are delighted to be able to offer 4 students a work experience placement, during 2 weeks in June.

Work Experience Dates

Week one – 17th June – 21st June 2024
Week two – 24th June – 28th June 2024

 

Application deadline: Friday 3rd May.

Shortlisting will be week beginning 6th May, interviews week beginning 20th May.

Times of Work

Office hours: 9am – 4pm at Theatre Royal.
There are times when evening work and working offsite will be available in order to gain a fully rounded experience, this will be agreed in advance with the successful applicant.

What you will learn

You will work across all department in the theatre and be mentored by our Creative Learning team. During the placement you will gain valuable insight into the operation of our theatre supporting our Doorstep Festival.

To learn more about Doorstep Festival click here

Throughout the week you will also gain insight into the workings of our regency theatre and have opportunities to immerse yourself within the different departments that make our organisation run smoothly such as: Technical, Box Office, Front of House, Marketing, Producing, Development, HR & Finance.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

 

  • Acting as a Doorstep Ambassador in our partner schools, representing Theatre Royal.
  • Learning from the theatre companies involved and gaining insight into regional touring.
  • Working across different departments, learning how they contribute to our organisation and then implementing your knowledge with real world experiences.
  • Training in IT and phone enquiries where necessary.
  • Undertake a workplace induction.
  • Attend a CV writing and interview skills workshop.

Person Criteria:

  • Have a passion for the performing arts and live events
  • Are looking to pursue a career in the arts
  • Are curious, proactive and reflective in their work
  • They can present themselves professionally and represent the theatre entirely during their time with us
  • Live within a 20 mile radius of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Get in touch

For more information about work experience or if you want to join our mailing list, please contact our Creative Learning Team. To register your interest for work experience here at Theatre Royal, please complete the form.

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