West End Creative Learning
Designed to provide unique insights into the diverse roles that make the West End come alive, Work In Theatre shines a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes magic that often goes unseen. Each day features focused workshops and expert talks to expand your understanding of the theatre industry, offering you the chance to explore a variety of sectors that keep the theatre running.
Event Schedule
-Dates: Tuesday, 29th October – Friday, 1st November
-Daily Hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm (Note: Tuesday’s finish time may vary due to the matinee of Benjamin Button).
Venues:
-Tuesday, 29th October – Lyceum Theatre
-Wednesday, 30th October – Piccadilly Theatre
-Thursday, 31st October – Savoy Theatre
-Friday, 1st November – Lyceum Theatre
Kick off the week at the Lyceum Theatre with an introduction to theatre careers, where we’ll explore various roles and review the full schedule. In the afternoon, we’ll head to the Ambassadors Theatre for a live performance of the West End’s Benjamin Button – a theatre experience like no other!
What You’ll Experience
Our programme offers a series of practical workshops and guest talks covering key areas in theatre:
-Theatre Careers Introduction: Get an overview of the range of roles that make a show happen.
-Marketing Workshop with Holly Adomah Thompson: Learn how to create buzz and fill seats.
-Live Matinee Performance of Benjamin Button: See a West End show in action.
-Technical Theatre Workshop: Discover the behind-the-scenes work that brings stories to life.
-Guildhall School of Music & Drama Visit: Experience one of the UK's top drama schools.
-Programming Workshop with the ATG Regional Programming Team: Understand how shows are selected and scheduled.
-Benjamin Button Workshop: Dive deeper into the production after seeing it live.
-Costume Design Workshop: Explore the artistry behind creating iconic costumes.
Whether you’re an aspiring theatre-maker, a creative enthusiast, or just curious about what goes on behind the curtains, Work In Theatre will offer an unforgettable experience that opens your eyes to the world of West End theatre.
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West End Creative Learning
From plays to West End musicals, London’s dazzling West End has a show for everyone. Our West End theatres include the Apollo Victoria which has been the London home of Wicked for more than a decade, the Duke of York’s Theatre, Fortune Theatre, home of The Woman in Black for nearly thirty years and the West End home of The Lion King, the Lyceum Theatre. Other ATG venues in London’s West End are the Harold Pinter Theatre, the Phoenix Theatre, the Piccadilly Theatre, the Playhouse Theatre and the Savoy Theatre.
Creative Learning & Community Partnerships is a dynamic department which delivers a high quality programme of award winning cultural education which is locally driven, with national significance!
West End Creative Learning
