Please send us a video that includes the following:
- Your name
- Year at school
- Where you are studying
- Name up to three areas of theatre making that you are most interested in gaining experience in. Please tell us why.
- Please tell us about a theatre production or film you enjoyed watching. Why did you enjoy it?
- Why would you like to do a placement with Bristol Old Vic?
- What do you think you can bring to the project?
Please submit your video by Friday 19th December 2025, 5pm, using the portal on the next page.
During the Work Experience week the group will:
- Gain an insight into the everyday running’s of a leading regional theatre
- Learn about the diverse range of jobs available in the theatre
- Take part in a variety of workshops led by different departments such as Box Office, Producing, Marketing and Engagement.
- Meet a range of other young people interested in theatre.
Placements will be allocated via application form and interview.
Year 10 Bristol Old Vic Work Experience week will run from Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July 2026.
Please note that we are unable to accept placements outside of this week.
Your details will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Applications close on Friday 19th December 2025, 5pm
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4th February 2025 in the evening at Bristol Old Vic.
Please note that we will only accept applications from young people in Year 10 and will prioritise applicants from Bristol and South Gloucestershire Schools and Academies and those who would otherwise not have access to the arts.
If you have any questions or need any assistance completing this form please contact getinvolved@bristololdvic.org.uk or call 0117 317 8641.
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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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