Theatre Tech training

Chuck on their placement at Camden People's Theatre

Are you someone who loves live events? Do you enjoy watching live music and theatre but are more interested in making it happen than being in the spotlight? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty and fixing stuff? Perhaps you were always the one who could get the television to work when no one else could? If you're simply looking to explore a new and exciting opportunity, then we have just the thing for you!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build your skills and ignite your passion for the performing arts. Provided by Future Formed in partnership with: 

• Jacksons Lane Arts Centre
• Theatre Peckham
• Arcola Theatre
• Camden People's Theatre
• The Pleasance
• Soho Theatre
• Little Angel Theatre 

We're excited to offer 15 training opportunities and subsequent paid placements. During this incredible opportunity, you'll learn how theatre lighting works including:

• Rigging lights for live shows
• How to operate a sound and lighting desk
• Basics of looking after a professional working stage

Don't miss out on this unique chance to find a way into to the exciting world of backstage theatre work!

Successful candidates will receive 1 weeks free training from a top professional Theatre Technician at Camden People’s Theatre. They will then be paid to continue their training in a professional venue for a week, putting their learning into practise on live productions.

Application deadline

Wednesday 9 August at 5pm. Interviews will take place between Tuesday 15 August to Thursday 17 August. Limited spaces are available!

• 1 week training in a working theatre from a highly experienced professional theatre technician
• 1 weeks paid placement (London living wage) at a professional venue
• Opportunities to network with potential employers
• Tickets to live performances outside the borough

• Feel more confident working with technical equipment for theatre and music events
• Have developed basic skills in the area you are teaching
• Have access to a range of organisations that need casual theatre technician staff on a regular basis. There is currently a shortage of technicians in the live events industry
• Have the option to develop your tech skills further
• Have the option to work with an industry mentor to allow further access to jobs and opportunities

Elton and Natalie on their placement at Pleasant Theatre and Soho Theatre

"Having completed the Future Technicians course with Future Formed, I now feel more confident. I'm considering training as a lighting technician, something I had not previously thought about. The world feels as though it’s gotten bigger since completing the course.” Natalie, Soho Theatre Placement 

"I have been very isolated in my learning, piecing together bits I can find. My week with Future Formed allowed me to get a clearer picture of the role of a technician as well as understanding the language used in the industry." Chuck, Camden People's Theatre Placement

Learning about working in the theatre really opened my eyes to a lot of things. I was really nervous to start but I learnt a lot and really enjoyed my experience. Elton, Pleasant Theatre Placement

To apply you must be aged 18 or over and be living, studying or working in either:

• Waltham Forest
• Hackney
• Tower Hamlets
• Haringey
• Redbridge
• Havering
• Enfield

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the creative sector. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and women.

Essential criteria

• Reliable and punctual 
• Interest in performing arts 
• Open and willing to learn new skills and have fun 
• Available from Monday 4 September to Friday 8 September, 10am to 4pm everyday

Desirable

• Experience in some form of manual work. We are more interested in candidates with the right attitude. 

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 9 August at 5pm. Interviews will take place between Tuesday 15 August to Thursday 17 August 

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.