Description

We are inviting applications for a six-week paid internship at the London Palladium.This is a fantastic entry level opportunity for someone who has recently left school or college and is looking for hands-on training. You will work full-time at the London Palladium for six weeks, mentored by the backstage teams and receiving support from Masterclass. During this six-week internship you will observe and practise skills needed to pursue a career backstage in theatre. You will gain insight into many roles backstage, from carpentry to lighting, sound to automation, with the opportunity to learn about career options from a range of people already in the theatre industry. You will also receive a workplace reference for future employment.This is an entry level role, intended for a school- or college-leaver, and therefore suitable for people who have no formal theatre training. However, we do want candidates with some skills in carpentry / woodwork or electrics or sound.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
This internship is a development and learning opportunity for those who are interested in exploring the options for a backstage theatre career.

Candidates should:
Have an interest in theatre or live events, and a curious, hardworking attitude
Be able to demonstrate qualifications and / or experience in at least one of woodwork, electrics or sound.
Be eager to learn on the job, while contributing as part of a busy team
Have good communication and organisational skills
Work calmly under pressure and be able to solve problems as they arise
Not have had professional experience working backstage on a large-scale commercial production. (Our internships vary from entry-level placements to later career development opportunities. This role is an entry-level placement for someone with relevant skills who has not yet had an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a theatre context.)
The nature of this opportunity, and the funding to support it, means that we have a strong preference for candidates who have just left school or college, and who are resident in the London boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We will, however, consider all candidates. 

Candidates must:
Be aged 18+ when the internship begins
Be available for the full duration of the internship
Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.
to sign up.Be a Masterclass member. Masterclass membership is completely free and open to anyone aged 16-30. 

KEY INFORMATION
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 22 September 2024
Interviews: mid October
Start date: 4 November 2024
End date: 15 December 2024
Job Location: Central London
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Salary: National Minimum Wage
info@masterclass.org.ukIf you have any questions, please contact the Masterclass office by email:

Skills Required

Electronics
Sound Art
Woodwork