Are you aged between 14 to 18?

We offer weeklong work experience placements where you get the opportunity to meet and learn from theatre professionals within the industry.

Is this placement for you?

• Do you love theatre and want to explore a possible career in the industry?
• Are you interested in how a professional theatre is run?
• Do you want to understand what departments such as Front of House, Marketing or Technical do in a theatre?
• Do you want to know more about pathways to a career in theatre?
• Do you want to have an impact on audiences and participants at The Playhouse?

If you said yes to the questions above, this is the placement for you! This work experience programme is for people who have a love for theatre and want to know more about careers and pathways in our industry.

Each placement week is varied and changes depending on what is happening in the theatre at the time. You will work with up to 12 people from different schools and colleges from across Oxfordshire. Groups will focus on multiple projects throughout the week, and will also attend talks and workshops with different departments such as Marketing and Technical.

Please note, this placement is not actor training and there are no opportunities to perform or work backstage on a production. If you are interested in acting or technical theatre, this placement will still be useful to you as you'll learn about the industry and understand how all departments in a theatre work.

If you have any questions please email workexperience@oxfordplayhouse.com

Work Experience Dates

• 3 - 7 Mar 2025: Fully booked
• 9 - 13 Jun 2025: Apply Fully booked
• 30 Jun - 4 Jul 2025: Fully booked

Please note we cannot offer placements outside of the dates above.

Waitlist:

Our work experience weeks always fill up quickly. If the week you want to apply for is full, we now have a waitlist.

• Join our waitlist here

If a space becomes available we will contact people on the waitlist on a first come first serve basis.

Please note that joining the waitlist does not guarantee you a space.

Further information:

Looking for more information about careers in the theatre industry?

Take a look at these sites below:

Get into Theatre: This is your go-to site for everything about theatre careers and education. Find out about different theatre jobs, training programmes, scholarships, and read real-life stories from people in the industry.

Masterclass: This programme offers masterclasses with top theatre professionals. If you're aged 16-30, you can get hands-on experience, attend inspiring talks, and get tips to kickstart your theatre career.

TheatreCraft: Discover the behind-the-scenes roles in theatre. TheatreCraft is the UK's biggest free careers event for off-stage theatre jobs. Join workshops, network with industry experts, and learn about everything from producing to technical theatre. It's perfect for anyone aged 16-30 who wants to explore careers in the theatre industry.