Discover Creative Careers
Explore the breadth of careers in theatre and the creative industries
Looking for a start in the creative industries? We offer free theatre-making workshops for young people aged 13 – 25 to discover and build new skills.
You’ll have the chance to talk to National Theatre staff at dedicated careers fairs throughout the year, or if you’d rather learn at home, check out our video series to help you explore the range of roles you could consider for a career in theatre.
Workshops
In Focus
Our free In Focus workshops open up the rehearsal and production process on our productions, open to those aged 13-25.
Explore Creative Careers
Introducing Directing with Clint Dyer, Deputy Artistic Director
Introducing Music Composition for Performance with DJ Walde
Introducing Voice and Dialect for Performance with Hazel Holder
Introducing Movement Direction for Theatre with Rachael Nanyonjo
Learn from world-leading experts
The Olivier Rains for The Crucible
Phaedra‘s Five Sets in One
Creating the Character in The Effect
Making Theatre in the Climate Crisis: Designing Paradise and the Theatre Green Book
Reading list
All About Theatre
Pick up a copy of our award-winning book, All About Theatre – a complete, introductory guide to theatre-making.
Suitable for ages 10+.
Supporters
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Young People’s Programmes are supported by Bank of America, The Maurice Hatter Foundation and the Richard Radcliffe Trust. With thanks to the MAP Fund.
Photos: Student Conference 2024 © Emma Hare | Space to Create 2023 © Andreia Leitao | LIfting the Lid 2023 © Belinda Lawley