Made in Bristol 260

Made in Bristol 260

Application Form
Thank you for applying for a position within Bristol Old Vic’s Made in Bristol programme.

How to apply:
You can apply either by application form or video application.

By application form:
Please complete the online form below.

By video application*:
- Please complete Section 1 of the online form first.
- Please answer the questions in Section 2 in a video (5 min max) and submit the video, where prompted.
- Please complete Section 3 of the online form.
If you have any questions about the Made in Bristol programme or need any help with your application, please email engagement@bristololdvic.org.uk

Made in Bristol is a free training programme for 18-25 year old theatre makers based in Bristol.
For MIB 260, we are looking for all theatre makers; performers, designers, facilitators, stage managers, technicians, lighting designers, choreographers, musicians and composers!

The cohort will become resident at Bristol Old Vic, for two days a week, from January to August and full time in September & October 2026.
To celebrate the 260th anniversary of our Theatre, MIB 260 will deliver a free Theatre in Education tour to Bristol Secondary Schools. These pieces will be performed by members of MIB 260, and directed by Artistic Director, Nancy Medina and Lisa Gregan, Literary and Directors’ Associate.

MIB 260 will be supported and mentored in a range of disciplines including performance, design (set, costume, sound, lighting), technical skills, stage management and facilitation.

Data Protection By providing the information contained within this application form, you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application, assessing your performance in the future (should your application be successful) and monitoring the efficiency of our recruitment and other employment procedures. We reserve the right to validate all information entered on this form. If your application is unsuccessful, your details will be retained for six months.
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Contact Information
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Secondary and Further Education and Training *

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SECTION 2

Please read the following questions and answer accordingly.
*If you’re submitting a video application, please answer the following questions in a video and submit the video below.

Video submission box is located at the end of this Section (Section 2).
1. Why do you want to apply for a position on the Made in Bristol scheme and what do you think you can bring to the programme? (150 words max.)
2a. We are looking for theatre makers from a range of creative disciplines. What areas of theatre making have you had previous experience/interest in?

Performing/actingMusicianSet & Costume DesignLighting DesignSound Design & CompositionChoreography & MovementSound & Lighting TechnicianStage ManagementFacilitationOther
2b. Please tell us give us more detail about your experience in the above (150 words max). *
3a. Which discipline(s) are you particularly interested in developing? (Pick three max.)

Performing/actingMusicianSet & Costume DesignLighting DesignSound Design & CompositionChoreography & MovementSound & Lighting TechnicianStage ManagementFacilitationOther
3b. Please tell us why you are interested in developing these disciplines. (150 words max). *
4. Made in Bristol participants will take part in a Theatre in Education tour to Secondary Schools in Bristol. Why do you think taking theatre into schools and community settings is important? (150 words max)*
5. Made in Bristol participants will facilitate workshops with young people in schools, community & youth theatre groups. Do you have any previous experience in this area? Please expand on your answer. (150 words max)*
6. Made in Bristol will meet on Thursdays & Fridays 10am-5pm from January to the end of August. The programme will be full-time during September & October. Are you aware of any potential clashes during this time period? *
7. Do you have any access requirements for the recruitment day and the programme itself? Or is there anything else you'd like to tell us? Please outline below.*
Alternative Made in Bristol Video Application

Please send us a video that includes the questions above (5 mins max)
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Health & Criminal Record | References | Declaration

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Have you any medical condition which might affect your ability to carry out the responsibilities of this post or which has been a factor in previous employment?
Have you been convicted of any criminal offences which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974?
Are you facing any criminal prosecutions?

REFERENCES

Please give the names and addresses of up to two character references. Your referees will not be contacted prior to interview or without your permission.

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DECLARATION

I declare that the information contained in this form is true and complete. I understand that if it is then discovered that any statements are false or misleading I will be liable to have my application disqualified or subsequently will be liable to be dismissed from Bristol Old Vic's employment.
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Closing date: Monday 6th October 2025, 5pm.
Recruitment workshop date: Saturday 25th October 10am-5pm, Bristol Old Vic
Thank you for completing this form and applying for Bristol Old Vic's Made in Bristol scheme.
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