Work experience
We are committed to providing the best work experience opportunities for people of all ages, to ensure that they get the most enjoyable, educational and enriching experience we can possibly provide.
We offer opportunities with:
- Theatre Royal Winchester
- Hat Fair Outdoor Arts festival
- Playmakers community engagement projects
Playmakers is proud to be part of the Play to the Crowd family, allowing us to work with a highly-skilled and experienced team across Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair Outdoor Arts festival and our strong Playmakers community engagement work.
It is our commitment to not only ensure our team programme and present work to delight and unite people from across our community, but also to support those looking to forge a career in our industry.
We offer a variety of work experience opportunities throughout the year:
- Annual Work Experience Day (ages 14-25)
- Panto Support Cast (ages 16+)
- Technical Theatre (ages 16+)
- Volunteer Ushering (ages 16+)
- Festival Volunteer (ages 18+)
Annual Work Experience Day
Ages 14-25
A day at Theatre Royal Winchester packed with a mixture of hands-on, interactive and informative activities led by industry professionals.
The day is aimed at those interested in all aspects of the performing arts sector including performing, design, technical, operations, marketing, fundraising and outdoor arts.
Next event: TBA
Panto Support Cast
Theatre Royal Winchester
Ages 16+
Panto Support Cast auditions are announced each year in Spring and are open to local performers aged 16+ with dance experience, who are also keen on acting and singing.
Joining the Support Cast is ideal for those looking to broaden their performance and industry experience whilst working with established professionals.
Technical Theatre
Theatre Royal Winchester
Ages 16+
With a theatre which primarily welcomes work to the stage, it is not often we are able to offer traditional week-long work experience placements with our technical team at Theatre Royal Winchester. However, there are times where this can be possible.
If you would like to be considered for a work experience placement with our technical team, contact us via the Playmakers Contact Form to express your interest and find out more.
Volunteer Ushering
Theatre Royal Winchester
Ages 16+
Volunteering for our Front of House team at Theatre Royal Winchester is a great way to gain valuable experience working in a theatre, make connections with industry professionals and also to see shows for FREE!
You don't have to commit a lot of time (unless you want to!) and we’d love to have you on board
Contact us via the Playmakers Contact Form to express your interest and find out more.
Festival Volunteer
Hat Fair
Ages 18+
Volunteering on our Festival Team at Hat Fair is a great way to gain valuable experience working at an Outdoor Arts festival and make connections with industry professionals.
You don’t have to commit a lot of time (unless you want to!) and we’d love to have you on board.
Contact us via the Playmakers Contact Form to express your interest and find out more.
