We’ve compiled a list of all the internships which are regularly available, there might be other internships available so do always look beyond this list. By clicking on the web address listed you will be taken to the web page listing the internships and relevant information.
Please note that the ones listed below are london based, until we can expand the rest of the country.
This list was last updated in December ’11.
Are you from a venue/organisation? AYT will shortly be expanding it’s Internship List to include other organisations within the theatre industry such as theatre companies, agents and smaller venues. Drop us an email if you wish to be included.
Almeida Theatre
www.almeida.co.uk
Type: Administration / Development (Fundraising) / Marketing / Projects (Education & Community)
Length: > 2/3 Months
Info: Working in one of the above departments on placement, unpaid but lunch and travel expenses paid for. Minimum two days per week.
Arcola Theatre
www.arcolatheatre.com
Type: Front of House and Event Management / Technical Production / Marketing and Arts Admin / Youth and Community / Arcola Engery Sustainability
Length: 3 months
Info: Unpaid, expected to work 3 days a week, normal hours are 10am-6pm. Multiple areas of internships so choose carefully.
Arts Admin
www.artsadmin.co.uk
Type: Producing Traineeship
Length: 1 year
Info: Paid bursary to the traineeship, only runs once a year. Apply in February of each year.
BAC
www.bac.org.uk
Type: Communications / Administration / Artistic Director Assistant
Length: 3 months
Info: Unpaid, only listed on website when required. All year round volunteering opportunities in Ushering and Assisting on performances available.
Barbican
www.barbican.org.uk
Type: Digital Marketing / Marketing
Length: 3 months
Info: Unpaid, but lunch voucher and travel expenses (travel card zone 1-6) paid for. Various internships, but only listed on website when there is one available, so check regularly. Working in various departments.
Broadway Theatre, Barking
www.thebroadwaybarking.com
Type: Administration / Audience Development
Length: 6 months
Info: PAID. Only listed on site when available.
Bush Theatre
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Type: Administration
Length: 3 months
Info: General administration in a theatre environment, including office work, marketing and literary departments. Unpaid, but some expenses paid for.
The Corner Shop PR
www.thecornershoppr.com
Type: Marketing / Press
Length: 2-6 months
Info: Minimum 2 days per week but can be very flexible. Travel (London zones 1-4) and £10 per diem expenses paid.
Normal hours 10am -6pm. Combines project-specific work on current campaigns with administrative support.
Courtyard Theatre
www.courtyard.org.uk
Type: Ushering / Administration / Marketing and Promotions / Front of House
Length: Ongoing
Info: Not an Internship, but voluntary work in a variety of roles. Very open to flexible working.
Donmar Warehouse
www.donmarwarehouse.com
Type: Administration / Stage Management
Length: 2 months
Info: Internship either in office work or production work. Office work includes administration, marketing, and development. Production work includes assisting Assistant Stage Manager with props, research, and sourcing as well as assisting rehearsals.
Finborough Theatre
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Type: Administration / Production
Length: 3 months +
Info: Unpaid, four days a week. Working closely with the General Manager and Artistic Director in the theatre office, or with production companies doing stage management work. Chance to work further beyond internship placement.
The Gate Theatre
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Type: Intern in all departments.
Length: 3 months
Info: Unpaid, working in a variety of different areas including: marketing, producing, general management, education and script development.
Greenwich and Lewisham Young People’s Theatre
www.glypt.co.uk
Type: Project Assistant / Company Intern
Length: 3 months
Info: Expenses paid, working in a variety of roles within the organisation, supporting and developing.
Kings Head Theatre
www.kingsheadtheatre.org
Type: Management Internship / Technical Internship
Length: 1 to 3 months.
Info: Working in the theatre office, or on one of the productions within the theatre.
Little Angel Theatre
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Type: Administration and Marketing Intern
Length: 3 months
Info: Unpaid, working in the theatre office, assisting in administration and marketing tasks.
The Old Vic Theatre
www.oldvictheatre.com
Type: Company Intern / New Voices Intern / Trusts / Trusts Development / Marketing / Production
Length: 3 months
Info: Administration tasks, marketing, liaising with press, monitoring media and supporting productions.
The Open Air Theatre
www.openairtheatre.org
Type: Development Intern
Length: 3 months
Info: Working closely with the Campaign Director and Development Manager, duties include researching and raising funding for the theatre. Unpaid, but travel expenses up to £200 paid each month.
Oval House Theatre
www.ovalhouse.com
Info: Only listed on website when required.
Pleasance Theatre
www.pleasance.co.uk
Type: Production Assistant / Administration / Marketing / Programming
Length: 3 months
Info: Different requirements and responsibilities for each role. Times and commitments vary too. All unpaid. See website for extensive list of information.
Polka Theatre
www.polkatheatre.com
Type: Marketing and Press
Length: 3 – 6 months
Info: Working closely with head of marketing and press, you’ll work for 2 days for 3-6 months. Unpaid. Only listed on the website when required.
Rich Mix
www.richmix.org.uk
Type: Education Assistant Internship
Length: 3 – 9 months
Info: Supporting the Education Officer in organising and delivering of events and projects to schools, colleges, families and young people. Unpaid, 3 days a week.
Royal Court Theatre
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Type: Communications Department / Development Department
Length: 4 weeks +
Info: Unpaid but lunch and travel expenses paid for.
Shakespeares Globe
www.shakespeares-globe.org
Type: Fundraiser
Length: 3 to 6 months.
Info: Can apply all year around, but must have a strong interest in fundraising.
Type: Communications
Length: 3 to 4 months.
Info: 4 days a week. Working with both Press and Marketing assisting on the communication of the Globe brand.
Spotlites @ The Merchants’ Hall
http://www.spotlites.co.uk
Type: Technical
Length: 2 months
Info: Working alongside a fully professional team for the Edinburgh festival, unpaid but free accommodation and very much hands on. Full time.
Soho Theatre
www.sohotheatre.com
Type: Marketing
Length: 3 months
Info: Internships only listed on the website when they are required.
Tara Arts
www.tara-arts.com
Type: Marketing and Press
Length: 2-3 months
Info: 3 days a week working on the promotion of shows at the Tara Arts with the Marketing and Press Officer.
Tristan Bates Theatre
www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk
Type: Trainee Producer / Venue Manager Internship
Length: 16 weeks
Info: Opportunity to shadow all departments of the theatre including creative producing, marketing and programming. Unpaid, but £2000 can be used for expenses.
Unicorn Theatre
www.unicorntheatre
Type: Marketing and Admin / Digital
Length: 1 month, flexible hours
Info: Assisting in a brand new festival coming this summer. Voluntary role but expenses paid for.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
This is a fantastic resource, thank you so much for compiling it!