As part of Get Involved, we are thrilled to be opening our doors and offering work experience placements to young people who live or attend school in South Bristol. We are inviting four young people (Year 10/12) to join us for one week where they will have exclusive access to the inner workings of our theatres, as well as the opportunity to develop employability skills and complete a Bronze Arts Award.
Dates for 2019: Monday 01 July – Friday 05 July 2019
THE PLACEMENT
As part of your placement, you will…
- Observe rehearsals in the theatre
- Shadow various staff in different roles including producing, marketing, box office and development
- Complete an independent project (all students together) which will be presented to the theatre staff
- Complete a Bronze Arts Award
APPLICATIONS
As one of the few theatre venues offering work experience in the region, there is strong competition for these places. Due to this (and to offer a professional experience to all those interested) there is an application process.
CRITERIA
Our Work Experience programme is open to anyone in Year 10 or 12 who lives and attends school in Bristol. Priority will be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
From a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background
Lives in Hartcliffe / Knowle / Filwood / Bishopsworth / Bedminster Down / Withywood
Attends one of these schools:
Ashton Park School / Merchants Academy / Bedminster Down / Oasis Academy John Williams / Bridge Learning Campus / St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
TO APPLY:
Please complete and submit an application form by 5pm Monday 14 January 2018 and email it to theatre@tobaccofactorytheatres.com with ‘WORK EXPERIENCE’ in the subject line.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Monday 28 January 2018 and invited to interview in mid-February.
Successful candidates will be notified shortly after this.
For more information, please email Bryony Roberts, Director of Get Involved on bryony@tobaccofactorytheatres.com or call 0117 963 0942.