Theatre 503 are looking for two trainee Assistant Producers!

Here’s an amazing opportunity for aspiring producers from one of the most respected homes for new writing, Theatre503. There’s even a Q&A to find out more – read on!

The Theatre503 Trainee Assistant Producer Scheme is a unique blend of on-the-job training and learning opportunities, as we support you to develop your skills and lay the foundations for a career in theatre production. You will be supporting the development and delivery of their productions and co-productions, from single nights of short pieces to full length runs over 3 weeks, as well as working across all departments including literary, operations, programming and development/fundraising to gain a full understanding of how a producing theatre operates.

Diversity begins with who is telling the stories and they are particularly keen to hear from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in the theatre sector. This is a year-long traineeship and we appoint two trainees per year. The roles would start in early September and October respectively – so you can shadow the outgoing Trainees on their final productions.

Theatre 503 says:”If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying please contact roles@theatre503.com and we will arrange a call back. We will also be hosting a Q&A over Zoom with our Producer and outgoing Trainee Assistant Producers at 5pm on Wednesday 27th July, as a chance to hear more about the role and ask any questions to the current team. Please click here to register to join the Zoom Q&A.“

But don’t hang about, applications close at 12noon on Monday August 1st!


ADF’s shadowing arts boards opportunity closes soon

Applications close on Monday November 15th for an award-winning new initiative from Artistic Directors of the Future

The ADF Board Shadowing Programme is a first of its kind programme taking place in arts organisations across the UK. This unique programme offers our ADF Members the exclusive opportunity to shadow a consortium of arts boards. This programme won ADF the Innovation Award for The Stage Awards 2020.

ADF said: “The ADF Board Shadowing programme is designed to demystify the roles and responsibilities of the board, broker relationships with aspiring trustees and create an even playing field for near-future opportunities. “

“We recognise that every board varies in capacity, operation and style, therefore, our nine-month programme provides up to10 Black, Asian, or Ethnically Diverse ADF members with tangible experience at up to 6 arts venues/organisations to examine what type of board is right for them. “

To apply, see here


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The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award is open now…


The Royal Theatrical Support Trust’s Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021 has opened for entries from emerging theatre practitioners.

This is the award’s fifth year. It is presented in memory of RTST co-founder Sir Peter Hall – and is run in partnership with Leeds Playhouse and English Touring Theatre (ETT). The winner is given the opportunity to direct a full-scale regional touring production (in late 2022) of a classic play or a new adaptation of a novel or film.

The scheme’s aim is to support upcoming theatre practitioners and they specifically encourage entrants from diverse backgrounds, including parents with work/life balance needs.

Partner organisation ETT’s Richard Twyman, Artistic Director, and Sophie Scull, Executive Producer of ETT, also commented:

“This is ETT’s fourth year partnering with the RTST Sir Peter Hall Directors Award and it represents one of the most important things we do as company; opening up the stages of cities and towns throughout the UK to artists that haven’t had the chance to work on them before. The opportunity to make work on a larger scale that tours to audiences nationwide, in a fully resourced and supported production, can be a watershed moment in a director’s career and feels all the more significant after the last 18 months. We’re ever grateful to the RTST for their continued commitment to raising significant funding for new talent and delighted, this year, to be partnering with Leeds Playhouse to co-produce the production. We look forward to introducing the work of a visionary director to audiences across the UK in Autumn 2022.”

The last winner of the Award was in 2019- before the pandemic disrupted theatrical life. Finally, Anthony Almeida’s 2019 award-winning production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is currently playing at Leicester Curve until September 18th and from there, will be embarking on a national tour.

The closing date for entries for this year’s competition is 6.00pm on Monday 4th October 2021.

Potential candidates can find out more information, support and guidance how to apply here