ATG ( Ambassadors Theatre Group)offers regular opportunities for young people and students to gain experience of working life in the commercial theatre sector.The precise nature of Work Experience Programmes varies from venue to venue. To register your interest with the venue youre interested in visit the Work Experience page for your theatre.Working backstage in a theatre can be really exciting.

Starting as a stage crew member is an excellent way to learn the ropes and to discover if this kind of work is for you. Doing general crew work will bring you into contact with stage management, technical stage management, flying, electrics (LX) and sound, and will enable you to learn more about any of the above if you are willing and interested.Contact your local theatre and ask to speak to the Technical Stage Manager if you are interested in gaining some experience backstage.

There are plenty of other jobs available in theatre.These range from Marketing, Press, Development (fundraising), Education/Learning (community work), Box Office, Theatre Management, Finance and Administration.These are often areas you can experience through a work placement, so contacting your local venue and explaining what you are interested in is often the best idea.