Think theatre

Have you ever thought about working in the theatre? There are hundreds of different jobs in this industry and only one of them is acting. If you're good with numbers or like meeting the public, if selling is your thing, or perhaps you're a keen musician, good with your hands or enjoy writing - the options are endless, and you don't have to step a foot on the stage. If you're looking for a job or thinking about a change in career direction then Think Theatre! You might be surprised at what you find.

Find out more about jobs at the RSC and where you can go to for information about a career in theatre and training options.

  • Actor
  • Casting
  • Costume
  • Scenic Engineering
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Stage Management
  • Finance
  • Box Office
  • Education
  • Front of House
  • Press
  • Nursery
Creative Technical Management Show support Other roles

Try it

Try it yourselfFrom lighting, sound and wigs to stage management and the scenic workshop, to fundraising and education, there are plenty of opportunities to take a closer look the hundreds of different jobs in the theatre industry.


Fancy taking a closer look?
The RSC’s work placement scheme has a variety of different opportunities on offer and a number of other theatres also offer work experience.

Under 18? Try our Taste of Theatre programme.


Find other work experience opportunities in your area;
getintotheatre.org
National Council for Work Experience

Qualifications

There are dozens of different ways of getting into theatre. We are looking for people from different backgrounds and with all sorts of skills. Remember, it’s not just those directly involved with the work on stage, the theatre needs accountants, IT professionals and a whole host of other talented people too.

Some people learn on the job, some take courses in theatre related subjects, and some bring their professional qualifications in other areas to the theatre. Take a look at the videos above for just some of the different stories at the RSC.


Courses and qualifications
There’s great advice to be had at getintotheatre.org or get ideas for courses on the UCAS website with everything from technical theatre to IT.

Inspiration

Twelfth NightLike some more inspiration? Then why not come and enjoy a show and see what you could be part of?

Under 25s can see shows like Days of Significance, Twelfth Night and Arabian Nights free as part of the A Night Less Ordinary scheme. Many venues around the country are taking part, so come and get your creative juices flowing...


Arabian NightsBringing the family? Get up to four under 18s half price with every adult with family discounts for RSC shows. Find out more about the discounts we have available.

Your stories

Were you once a police officer and now you're working in the arts?


If you're already working in theatre, tell us how you got into your current role and we'll add you to the social networking presence we're developing to encourage people to Think Theatre.


Email us at info@rsc.org.uk with your stories or tell us on Facebook

Professional roles

Join the artsGot professional qualifications? Why not put them to work in the arts? Not only do we need creative staff, we need people with professional skills to support the work on stage.

Opportunities in the industry include areas like HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Fundraising, Marketing and Press - all providing the vital support role theatres need to do their work on stage.

Think Theatre - come and be a part of a dynamic and rewarding creative industry.