MEMBER PLAYWRIGHT NOTICEBOARD
MEMBER PLAYWRIGHT NOTICEBOARD
Platinum Academy of Performing Arts
Ages 16+
North London
Performing Arts Scholarship
Platinum Academy of Performing Arts have teamed up with Go Live Theatre Projects to give away a three-year scholarship worth over £20,000.
This scholarship opportunity is open to aspiring performers and artists who are passionate about pursuing a career in the performing arts industry. Applicants will be invited to a special Open & Audition Day Friday 10th May 2024 10:00 - 17:00.
For more information, contact Roz at Scene & Heard.
Free Art & Design Club
Ages 14-18
118 Lower Stable St, N1C 4DR
STORE After School Club
Participants learn with practicing artists and designers to develop their own products, learn practical skills and build portfolios in art, design and architecture.
Find out more at storeprojects.org/category/after-school-club
Sign up by emailing school@storeprojects.org with your name, school, age and which course you would like to sign up to.
Free Saturday Club
Ages 15-24
Go Live
Theatregoing Club
Go Live is an independent theatregoing club for young people aged 15-24. No parents allowed! Free to join!
Members can see a variety of top London shows for just £7 per ticket (for those aged 15-18) and £15 (for those 19-24).
Free street dance classes
Ages 11+
Old Diorama Arts Centre, in Regent’s Place NW1
Remix Dance
Old Diorama Arts Centre is seeking participants for their boys-only and older group classes (ages 11 and above). Their dance teacher, Boogie, is an original member of the renowned street dance group, Flawless. The Remix Dance classes will be working on a showcase that will be performed at The Place dance venue.
For more information, please contact Participation Manager, Mariam Hassan - mariam@olddiorama.com, 020 3951 8983, or 07361 862 104.
Camden People’s Theatre
Ages 11+
Old Diorama Arts Centre, in Regent’s Place NW1
Camden Youth Theatre
Camden Youth Theatre is free to attend and introduces young people who live or go to school in Camden to the skills they need to make their own inventive new theatre.
Auditions take place once a year after Easter. Email Community Engagement Manager Bex@cptheatre.co.uk or contact Roz at Scene & Heard.
Open Door
Free acting and theatre training programme
Ages 18-25
Open Door is an organisation helping young to people who are serious about pursuing a career in Acting, Technical Theatre and Production Arts but may need a little help in getting there. Different training programmes are on offer and it is all free.
Find out more about the project and apply at opendoor.org.uk.
Film London Equal Access Network
Free training and careers guidance for the screen industries
Ages 18+
Film London are helping Londoners get jobs in film, television, visual effects, amination and games. If you are thinking about starting your career in the screen industries, you can access information, careers guidance and employability workshops. Find out more by contacting Roz at Scene & Heard.
Free mentoring scheme to get into publishing
Ages 18+
Johnson & Alcock Literary Agency
The Page One scheme has helped participants get started with a career in publishing. It is intended to work as a stepping stone, to give an idea of what it’s like to work in the publishing industry and advice on the best ways to move forward. This is a flexible, short-term mentoring scheme open to candidates who have a love for books and an interest in the publishing industry.
For more information, contact Roz at Scene & Heard.
Financial Services Pathway
Free careers programme
Ages 18-30
A programme for individuals interested in careers in the financial sector. Explore career options, work on your interview skills and access work experience and mentoring opportunities.
Visit the Blueprint for All website for further information and to apply.
UpReach
Free career guidance programme
Ages 18+
A 1-year programme of personalised career support for undergraduates. The programme supports students to achieve their career ambitions with support applying for work experience, internships and graduate opportunities in any career sector.
Visit upreach.org.uk/argent to find out more and apply.
Scene & Heard
Work Experience
Ages 15+
We regularly host Member Playwrights undertaking Work Experience and professional work placements. There are many types of Work Experience opportunities at Scene & Heard including; costumes, props lighting and sound, front of house, supporting playwriting weekends, and supporting the Scene & Heard team in the office.
Scene & Heard
Young Ambassador
Age 18+
Older Member Playwrights can become a Young Ambassador for Scene & Heard.
Roles and activities include participating in courses, supporting productions and events and office support. There’s also the opportunity to contribute to planning for the organisation. If you’re a Member Playwright and would like to learn more, contact us.