What to expect

A typical work experience week will involve working across every department at Playbox Theatre. You’ll support daily workshops for ages 3-18, work with administration and marketing, and you will support the management of our front of house and box office. Depending on where we are in our show schedule, you might be building sets, assisting directors during rehearsal, or helping prepare the technical demands of a show. A placement with us is extremely active and varied, as is life in a working theatre! We’ll seek to introduce you to all the possible kinds of work our company provides under the watch of our friendly staff, so you’ll have an in depth understanding of what it means to work with us.  

Some duties may include: 

• Assisting workshops for 3-18 yrs 

• Participating in workshops across a range of disciplines 

• Marketing upcoming events 

• Supporting the busy Café Whirl 

• Sourcing props and costumes 

• Aiding the technical team 

• Researching areas for future company development 

• Developing ideas for future programmes of work 

• Designing mood-boards for upcoming productions 

• Attending auditions and rehearsals 

• Joining the Front Of House team, to welcome guests to Playbox Theatre 

How to apply

You can apply on this page by clicking the ‘apply here’ button. Placements are limited, so we only accept applicants we believe would find the experience valuable and relevant to their future endeavours. In your application, let us know why you think Playbox is the right choice for you, and what you’re hoping to get out of your experience! 

Insights from young individuals who have participated in our work placement program:

• What did you enjoy about your work experience?
• What surprised you about your work experience?
• Was there one thing that you learned during your work experience?
• What was the best thing about work experience with Playbox?