We are always looking for ways to meaningfully engage with and develop the skills of young people and emerging artists through work placements.
All opportunities are advertised on the Working Here page of our website.
Due to the high number of requests we receive for work experience placements we are unable to respond to speculative requests.
To find out more about the different careers in theatre and the ways in which you can get experience, head to the Get Into Theatre website for a comprehensive list of opportunities, training and more information.
If you are a student looking for a work-based industry placement in our wardrobe department, please contact our Head of Wardrobe to find out more/enquire about the opportunities: hazel.fall@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
York Theatre Royal Work Experience 2026
York Theatre Royal is offering a four-day work experience opportunity for young people currently in Year 10 (2025–2026). Please note that this is an opportunity that we are offering to young people attending a state school and we will prioritise those who attend schools in York and the surrounding areas.
Work Experience Week Dates: Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April 2026
Work Experience Week Offer
During your week with us, you’ll be based in our Creative Engagement Department, where we run our Youth Theatre, School Programmes, and Community Projects.
You’ll experience a range of creative and practical activities that give you a real insight into how we work with communities across York.
More details on other opportunities you may get during the week can be found on our application form below.
Schedule
You’ll work around 5 hours each day, with a one-hour break. Your schedule will vary to give you a broad experience of the different roles and aspects of working life in a theatre.
Application
To apply for our Work Experience Programme please fill in our Application Form by Monday 24 November 2025.
If you prefer, you can apply via video or voice recording. Simple pop us an email and we will send you a list of questions to answer in this alternative format. Contact youththeatre@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk with the subject line: Work Experience Application.
If you have any access needs or require adjustments to the application process, please contact us- we will do our best to accommodate you.
Interview Dates
The work experience interviews are designed to make you feel at ease and are a great opportunity for us to get to know you better. We understand that interviews can feel a bit nerve-wracking, but there’s no need to worry – we just want to hear about your
interests, enthusiasm, and why you’d like to take part in work experience at York Theatre Royal. More information about these interviews will be sent out to you should you be invited to interview.
Interview date: Friday 16 January 2026, 4:30–5:30pm
What Happens Next
We’ll review all applications after the deadline and contact you to let you know if you’ve been selected for interview.
Thank you for your interest in York Theatre Royal- we can’t wait to hear from you!
