FAQs
When and where is this year’s TheatreCraft event?
TheatreCraft 2022 will take place on Tuesday 25 October 2022.
The in-person marketplace, panel talks and most workshops will be hosted at the Royal Opera House. Some workshops and tours are taking place at the neighbouring Novello Theatre and Lyceum Theatre. Please see the schedule for full details.
You can also attend TheatreCraft online by booking onto zoom workshops, and you can watch the panel talks live streamed via the Official London Theatre Youtube channel.
Timetable on the Day
9:30 – 16:00 – Exhibitor Marketplace open
How do I sign up to attend? Where do I book workshops and tours?
Want to come along on the day? You can book on the door – come along to the Registration Desk at the Royal Opera House.
If you are a parent/teacher attending, you also need to book a place. If you are bringing a group of young people, please ensure they book their places individually.
Please email [email protected] for more information for large groups.
Once you have booked, you will receive an email link within 24 hours to a Jotform where you can booked workshops & tours.
If you are coming in person, please make sure you keep your email with your Jotform answers – you will give your name on the door to get into sessions, and this is your proof of booking.
Where do I go on the day?
When you Arrive
Head to the Bow Street Entrance of the Royal Opera House when you arrive. The registration desk is in the foyer, and you will scan your QR code (sent the day before the event) to sign in, and receive your pink TheatreCraft Lanyard, and your print programme.
From there, you can head to the exhibitor marketplace, to your pre-booked tours and workshops, or to the Panel Talks in the Linbury Theatre. We recommend ending your day by attending the Super Panel at 4pm!
Lyceum Theatre
If you have booked the Technical Tour Backstage at The Lion King, please make your own way to the Lyceum Theatre main entrance on Wellington Street. A TheatreCraft Volunteer will meet you outside the front of the theatre and take you to the Stage Door for your tour.
If you have booked a workshop in the Ambassadors Lounge at the Lyceum Theatre, please make your way to the Ambassadors Lounge Entrance on Exeter Street, where a member of staff will sign you into the workshop.
Novello Theatre
If you have booked a workshop that is at the Novello Theatre (Schubert Bar, Waldorf Bar, Ivor Bar & Novello Auditorium), please make your own way to the Novello Theatre’s main entrance on Aldwych, where a volunteer or staff member will meet you in the foyer to sign you in to your workshop.
Where am I going for my workshop/tour?
Booked onto a workshop or tour and not sure where you’re going?
Crush Room or Conservatory, Royal Opera House
Head up the stairs from the registration desk – the Crush room is directly at the top of the stairs, and the Conservatory is next to it.
Backstage Tours, Royal Opera House
The meeting point is in the ground floor café – go to the registration desk and head along the ground floor corridor. The meeting point is against the brown bar by the café serving point.
Lyceum Theatre
If you have booked the Technical Tour Backstage at The Lion King, please make your own way to the Lyceum Theatre main entrance on Wellington Street. A TheatreCraft Volunteer will meet you outside the front of the theatre and take you to the Stage Door for your tour.
If you have booked a workshop in the Ambassadors Lounge at the Lyceum Theatre, please make your way to the Ambassadors Lounge Entrance on Exeter Street, where a member of staff will sign you into the workshop.
Novello Theatre
If you have booked a workshop that is at the Novello Theatre (Schubert Bar, Waldorf Bar, Ivor Bar & Novello Auditorium), please make your own way to the Novello Theatre’s main entrance on Aldwych, where a volunteer or staff member will meet you in the foyer to sign you in to your workshop.
Who will be in the marketplace?
Our marketplace is full of theatre organisations, education providers and venues. Please see here for the Marketplace Map (this will also be in your Programme). The marketplace is in the Paul Hamlyn Hall in the Royal Opera House.
You will have time throughout the day to visit the booths of your favourite exhibitors, speak one-to-one and network with industry professionals. There is a designated hour at the beginning of the day before the first talk to explore.
Who is TheatreCraft for?
TheatreCraft is for anyone aged 16 – 30 who is interested in an off-stage career in theatre. You can be at any stage in your career or training, or just be wondering whether a career in theatre is for you.
If you’re exploring a career in theatre, the education stalls in the Marketplace and Workshops will help you really dig into the different roles. If you are already settled in the biz, you may find the industry stalls in Marketplace and Panel Talks of most interest. But of course, you are free to enjoy whichever parts of the day suit you most.
If you are over 30, you are welcome to watch our live streamed Panel Talks, which will be hosted on the Official London Theatre’s Youtube channel.
If you are a parent/guardian or teacher, you are welcome to bring a group of young people, but they must book their places individually.
Do I have to pay to attend the event or any of the workshops?
No! It is all completely free.
I have specific access needs, what should I do?
TheatreCraft is open to everyone, and we will do our best to make sure that the day is accessible to everyone who needs it. To speak to someone about any specific access needs or concerns, please contact the event’s project manager at [email protected].
I would like to list a job/opportunity. How do I do this?
You can add them to our virtual jobs board, by tweeting and tagging #TCJobs.
I need to book a day off school to attend. Do you have any information I can send to my teachers?
Yes! You can download a PDF here.