Three new apprentices have joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Rosie Hale, aged 19, from Welford-upon-Avon, Kirstie Meredith, aged 20, from Brighton and Dan Shenton, 19, from Solihull, are now working as part of the RSC's Front of House team.
During their yearlong apprenticeship as Front of House (FOH) Assistants, Rosie, Kirstie and Dan will learn 'on the job', whilst being mentored by members of the team.
They will gain experience in welcoming visitors to the RSC's theatres, responding to queries, seating people for performances, as well as selling merchandise and ensuring visitors' safety.
Rosie said: 'We've been shadowing other people who work in the department, and it's very useful to see the way in which they deal with things. I'm learning a lot that way.
'I love interacting with the public, and working at the top of our Theatre Tower is one of my favourite parts of the job, as you get to talk to visitors.'
Kirstie, aged 20, moved from her home in Brighton to take up the opportunity of an apprenticeship at the RSC.
She added: 'I wanted to do this apprenticeship so I could learn through professionals. I'm really enjoying my time at the RSC, and have learned so much from the Front of House team.'
Combining work at the RSC with study at Stratford-upon-Avon College, each apprentice will take a level 2 qualification in Supporting Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations.
The RSC apprenticeships coincide with Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership's (CW LEP) '100 in 100' campaign, which aims to encourage 100 companies to sign up to take on 100 apprentices in 100 days. Vikki Heywood, the RSC's Executive Director, and LEP Board Member, is supporting the campaign as an Apprentice Ambassador.