Paid Internship: Junior Theatre Technician Autumn 2025

You’ll work full-time alongside experienced in-house electrical and carpentry teams, supported by Masterclass. During this 13-week placement, you’ll develop essential skills in lighting, rigging and carpentry, with the flexibility to focus on your interests.

Not sure what job this internship could lead to? Check out a full list of backstage careers here: https://getintotheatre.org/blog/complete-list-of-jobs-in-theatre-industry/

Key Information:

Internship: 27 October 2025 – 25 January 2026

Apply by: 9am, Friday 19 September

Interviews: Early-October

Salary: Paid at London Living Wage

Location: Theatre Royal Haymarket, SW1Y

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Ideal candidates will:

• Have a strong interest in theatre
• Be curious, enthusiastic and hardworking in a busy team
• Have relevant qualifications or experience in carpentry, electrics, or sound
• Possess good communication and organisational skills
• Work well under pressure and solve problems effectively
• Not have professional experience working backstage on a large-scale commercial production

Eligibility:

• Age 18+
• Available for the full placement
• Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the placement
• Be a Masterclass member (free to join for anyone aged 16 – 30)

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from the global majority, working-class backgrounds, or those facing barriers to progression in the theatre industry. Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25 and residing in the following London boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates.

To check your borough, click here: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

With thanks to Theatre Royal Haymarket for making this opportunity possible. If you have any questions, please contact us by email: [email protected]