Live Theatre Work Experience (15th-19th June 2026)

Live Theatre in Newcastle is offering a week-long in-person work experience placement for 15 students during Monday 15th to Friday 19th June 2026. Participants will be introduced to the full range of roles required to run a theatre, working alongside Live Theatre's creative production, finance, marketing, front of house, technical & production, script writing and education departments.

Across the week participants will also form an ensemble theatre company, develop performance skills and collaboratively devise a short theatre piece. This placement is practical and immersive, designed for school students with an interest in theatre and related creative roles.

Applications open on Friday 13th February 2026 and close on Sunday 8th March 2026. Places are limited and selection will be based on answers to the application questions (questions 6 and 7). If you need support completing the form you can contact cypp@live.

org. uk, or record a short (max 3 minute) video answering the questions and email it to the same address.