TheatreCraft is the UK’s largest free careers event for anyone aged 16-30 seeking off-stage roles in theatre.

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BLOG: Blog Editor Sarah Wells on TheatreCraft19

‘What is success to you? You want to be a writer, but are you writing?' Yamin Choudury - Artistic Director of the Hackney Empire. Important words to end an inspiring day at Theatrecraft 2019. After spending the day talking to industry folk and telling them where I...

BLOG: Blog Editor Sophie O’Sullivan on TheatreCraft19

Didn't make it to TheatreCraft this year? Not to worry! Blogger Sophie O'Sullivan has shared her experience of TheatreCraft19... TheatreCraft is a refreshing careers event open to young creatives from all walks of life. Once a year, industry professionals and aspiring...

Yamin Choudury, Nadia Fall & Michelle Terry announced as 2019 Ambassadors

The Ambassadors for TheatreCraft 2019 have been announced as Yamin Choudury (Artistic Director of Hackney Empire), Nadia Fall (Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East) and Michelle Terry (actor and Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe). The three...

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We were made up (lol) to hear this review of Kathy Adams’ make up workshop 🤩

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It’s #pantoday! Next time you’re watching a panto, check out the amazing makeup on display 🎨 Kathy Adams from the @nationaltheatre demonstrated a spellbinding fantasy makeup look at her workshop last month 👆
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This time last month, #TheatreCraft19 was in full swing! It was our biggest event to date, with over 60 exhibitors, 57 workshops & tours, and over 1,300 enthusiastic, passionate and talented young theatre makers ✨ Were you there? Let us know in the comments 👇
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There was so much to learn about in today’s Fantasy Make-Up Workshop💄 Everything from make-up and wigs to prosthetics and fake blood for the stage! — 📸: @__ellmae #TheatreCraft19 #stagemakeup #theatre #backstage #performingarts #theatrecareers

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We have such an amazing variety of companies and educational exhibitors here at our Marketplace today. Come along to the Paul Hamlyn Hall to have a chat and ask any questions you have! 🎭👍🏼 — 📸: @__ellmae #TheatreCraft19 #theatre #theatrecareers #performingarts #backstage

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#TheatreCraft19 is underway! Welcome everyone! 🎭🎉 — 📸: @__ellmae

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Sneak peek of this year’s Event Programme 🤫 if you want to have a look through before the day, or require it in a larger format, head to the ‘Accessibility’ page of our website (link in bio)
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Ahead of Monday’s event, here’s a handy lil guide to our Marketplace to help you plan your day! (swipe ➡️ for full map and code) .
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Here’s your ONE WEEK to go reminder!

Make sure you’ve: ✅ Signed up at www.TheatreCraft.org
✅ Booked onto workshops ✅ Checked out our list of exhibitors

All at TheatreCraft.org.uk (link in bio)
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Are you ready? We're about to get exclusive behind the scenes look at @julietmusical before it opens this weekend, follow our stories today for a sneak peak👀

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Your fave careers event has just announced 8 new workshops 😏 We've got something for writers, stage managers, techies, costume designers, producers, scenic artists AND MORE!

Head to our website now to see what's on offer and get booking (link in bio!) Oh, and if you've already booked your 3 workshops but just spotted something new that takes your fancy, just go to your bookings & cancel one to re-book another. Easy peasy.
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#writers #stagemanagers #techies #costumedesigners #producers #scenicartists #theatre #free #opportunity #workshops #booking #london

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Workshop booking is now OPEN 🥳 Head to our website now to nab your free spot before they go! (Link in bio)
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⏰ The countdown is ON ⏰ there’s less than one month to go until we don our pink lanyards for #TheatreCraft19, and we can’t bloomin’ wait. Make sure you’ve booked via the link in our bio 🤙
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🗯 Ambassador Announcement! We are super excited to announce that @yaminchoudury, Nadia Fall & Michelle Terry are our #TheatreCraft19 ambassadors! 🙌 Read the full story over on our website (link in bio)
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#theatre #announcement #news #artisticdirector #actor #director @hackneyempire @stratford_east @the_globe

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Got questions about jobs? Who doesn’t 🙄 But no fear, @themandynetwork are here! They’ll be taking over the TheatreCraft Instagram next Wednesday (16/10/19) with their top tips, a live Q&A, and an *exclusive* discount code 🤑 .
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❓: What are your top tips for getting a job? ⁠
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💬: Robb: "Speak to people you may know who work in the industry or send in a CV to your local theatre. ⁠
Regional theatre are always looking for good crew. Ask questions be keen and enthusiastic to get stuck in - your skills and knowledge can grow rapidly." ⁠
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💬: Ollie: "Work hard and don’t turn your nose up at any aspect of the job. Whether stage cues, fit up work, mopping or hoovering; do all to the best of your ability and it will be noticed. When your boss or your colleagues share knowledge, always listen as it can significantly add to your ability to be useful and could really save your ass in the long run. Showing willing and work ethic is all I could show as I had no prior backstage experience."⁠
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❓: What was your first job in theatre? ⁠
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💬: Robb: "Casual Stage Crew: Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
The Job entailed setting up of incoming shows building set, dressing and working shows as crew doing scene changes. As the Shows were touring at the end of the week we would dismantle the set pack away all departments, load up lorries to send it on to the next venue." ⁠
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💬: Ollie: "Theatre Royal Haymarket. I was offered a followspot job on Christmas with the Rat Pack during which I got to know people in the carpentry department by being friendly and showing an interest in different aspects of backstage operation. I expressed my interest in moving to stage crew with the Master Carpenter who said he would keep me in mind for future crew jobs. He followed up on what seemed at the time to be chat and offered me a job on Frozen, a busy show which was a fantastic first job to have as I was thrown in the deep end and kept busy throughout the show."⁠
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🗯 STAGE CREW: You’re up next! Top tips incoming from the @theatreroyalhaymarket’s Robb and Ollie...
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❓: What are your top tips for getting a job? ⁠
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💬: Tom, Master Carpenter: "If you live near a theatre try and get on their Casual Crew list. You may get the odd shift at first but then, if you prove yourself, the amount of work you pick up will increase until eventually you're given a position on the Show Crew. The most important thing, and what I will look for in a rookie, is to have a great positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. When you get your opportunity-give it your max effort and I guarantee it won't go unnoticed." 💬: Taz, Deputy Master Carpenter: "Regional and community theatres are always in need of good people who can work as and when it's needed; it can be an excellent start. Be bold and ask around. Depending on where you live, getting that first job can be relatively straight-forward. Once you're in, the key is to be prepared to learn, keen to act, and just enjoy yourself. It will surprise you how quickly these three things can set you apart." .
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What’s happening

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BLOG: Blog Editor Sarah Wells on TheatreCraft19

BLOG: Blog Editor Sophie O’Sullivan on TheatreCraft19

Yamin Choudury, Nadia Fall & Michelle Terry announced as 2019 Ambassadors

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