Leeds Heritage Theatres presents our new season of work: Rage & Reinvention, exploring the unrest and upheaval of the late seventies and early eighties,
and celebrating the creativity that grew from it.

Three students sit in Stalls at The Varieties waiting for their turn to present and holding up a show design poster

Careers workshops

A series of workshops that introduce students to the creative industries, offering practical opportunities and skills development.

Key information

  • All workshops designed for 20-30 students
  • Delivered by experienced drama facilitators and education professionals with creative industry experience
  • All workshops at the theatre include a tour of the venue
  • Some workshops can be adapted for delivery in school
  • Full risk assessments can be provided on request

For more information, email us at learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com

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“I liked that we had the chance to do the jobs of people at the theatre and we got to do what they do”

Year 10 student, South Craven School

Careers workshops

Three students in uniform look past the camera towards a facilitator during a drama exercise in the Studio

Act like an Employee: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Through practical drama workshops, learn key skills needed for the working world
  • Build confidence, resilience and communication skills
  • Support students to thrive in their futures, whatever their chosen career path
Ashley from the Learning and Engagement team leans down and talks to a group of secondary school students sitting around a desk during a careers workshop

Prepare like an Applicant: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Develop key skills to succeed in an application setting
  • Role-play real life scenarios to build confidence and support students to reach their full potential
  • Support applications for work experience, further/higher education and the world of work
Two students stood looking pensive while listening to instructions. There are other students in the background, one on the lighting rig and a group huddled around

Think like a Producer: Full day, £275

  • Learn about various job roles across the theatre
  • Respond to a production brief, work to a budget and tackle real world problems to produce a show
  • Pitch ideas to peers and theatre staff, working on oracy and presentation skills

Teachers & Educators Booking Enquiry

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