Discover LW Theatres

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At LW Theatres, we’re dedicated to showing young people all the possibilities of careers beyond the stage. We’re here to support you, with hands-on experience and career opportunities that let you start your story with us, no matter where you’re coming from.

Here’s how you can get involved

Work Experience Placements

Unpaid (Travel and subsistence reimbursed)

Spend a week with us during the school summer holidays, getting hands-on experience in technical theatre and theatre management.

How to Apply:
Applications open in the spring. Keep an eye on our website. Once open, you’ll need to fill in a short application form explaining why you’re interested in this opportunity. No experience? No problem. This opportunity is open to everyone!

Internships

Paid

Our internships, run in partnership with Masterclass, offer you paid opportunities to work alongside theatre professionals in our venues. Over six weeks, you’ll learn from the best, develop job-specific skills, and bridge the gap between fringe productions and large-scale commercial shows.

How to Apply:
Visit the Masterclass website to check the current openings and application deadlines.

 

Apprenticeships

Paid

Our apprenticeships, run in partnership with Access Creative College, work towards a Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship while gaining valuable experience on some of the biggest shows in the world! You’ll rotate through different areas of our Technical Departments—like stage flying systems, props, scenery, lighting, sound, and automation—before specialising in the area you love most.

How to Apply:

Applications are made through Access Creative College. Check their website for upcoming apprenticeship openings. You’ll need to complete an online application and, if shortlisted, attend an interview and assessment day.

 

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation x LW Theatres Scholarship

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation x LW Theatres Scholarship can help you complete a two-year FdA in Technical Production at Mountview. The scholarship covers full tuition fees plus a maintenance bursary.

How to Apply:

Visit the Mountview website for full details on how to apply.

If you want to find out more about our work or get in touch, please contact us at outreach@lwtheatres.co.uk. We review the inbox daily and will ensure we respond to your email as soon as possible.