National Theatre’s Young Technicians Programme – HOME

Deadline to apply – 10am, Monday 9th December , link here

Applications are now open for young people across Manchester to take part in the National Theatre’s Young Technicians programme.

Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 13–19? Then our technical theatre workshops could be for you! The Nationwide Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from top industry professionals.

 This FREE course will take place in two parts:

• The first part of the course will be online with the National Theatre on Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm, running from Tue 4 Feb to Tue 15 Apr 2025. In these workshops you’ll be introduced to the basics of technical theatre including lighting, sound and stages, through demonstrations and practical activities.
• After the online course, there will be the opportunity to continue developing on your practical skills and knowledge by participating in in-person workshops created, led and facilitated by HOME
• To apply and take part in this opportunity, you must live within Greater Manchester.

Please note, you must also be able to commit to all the dates in the programme from February – April 2025.