Starting Out In Community Theatre
Are you 18–25, passionate about community projects, and interested in working creatively with people? Want to gain the practical skills and insight into working in community theatre?
Join us for a 7-week programme designed to give you the practical skills and tools needed to become a community theatre facilitator.
Led by Artistic Director Marie Vickers, this programme helps you develop the confidence to lead and support projects that are shaped by the voices and experiences of the communities you work with. You’ll gain insight on how you can work with children, vulnerable young people, and older adults, and learn how theatre can be used as a tool for connection, expression, and social change.
What You Can Expect
- How to plan and deliver community projects collaboratively
- Develop different facilitation styles and devising techniques
- Consider how to work with children, vulnerable young people and older adults
- Learn how to plan and deliver your own community projects
- An understanding of the different career pathways in community theatre
What's In It For You?
- Opportunities to connect with artists, facilitators and peers in the sector
- Ongoing mentorship and guidance throughout the programme
- Gain real life experience in a community setting
This programme is focused on working with people not performing.
- Mondays | 9th February – 23rd March
- 2pm – 5pm
- London Bubble Theatre, SE16 4JD
- FREE!
You must be aged 18-25 to take part in this programme. Travel is reimbursed and refreshments are provided.
At London Bubble, care about who gets to work in theatre. We value having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, sharing similar lived experiences.
We particularly welcome participants from marginalised and under-represented communities for this project. No work experience or qualifications needed. Just bring along your curiosity, commitment and desire to work with people.
Click here to apply now. Limited space available
This programme has been funded by:
