IGNITE Your Creativity -Glasgow Intensive Course - 13-17 April 2026
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Please check this is correct so that if we offer you a place you recieve our communications. We will email all applicants regarding whether or not we are able to offer you a place in the week prior to the course.
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*This programme is for participants aged 16-25 or up to 30 if neurodivergent, D/deaf or disabled.
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IGNITE Glasgow is for people living or from Glasgow and the surrounding areas. To be eligible, you need to live within a reasonable travel distance (approximately 1 - 1.3 hour) to attend the daily sessions. Travel Bursaries are available to apply for.
To join IGNITE you must be available to attend the whole week of activity and priority will be given to those able to attend all days. If you would like to hear about IGNITE opportunities because you can't attend the course please email ignite@nyt.org.uk otherwise please confirm your availability for course dates. The course takes place at Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals St, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 9DS
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Wednesday 1st April- 5pm-7:30pm: Pre-course Screenwriting Workshop (Online)
Monday 13th April - 10-6pm (Citizens Theatre )
Tuesday 14th April - 10-6pm (Citizens Theatre )
Wednesday 15th April - 10-6pm ((Citizens Theatre )
Thursday 16th April - 10-6pm (Citizens Theatre + possible second location )
Friday 17th April- 10-6pm (Citizens Theatre + possible second location)
Saturday 24th April - 12pm-2pm (Online) optional
Post Course Trip April/May- Dates TBC (intention to attend if date allows)
Post Course Mentoring - 3 x 1 hour online sessions arranged with Mentor April-June
Have you recently taken part in an IGNITE workshop? If yes, please tell us where/which one.
Which areas of Behind-the Scenes are you interested in learning more about?
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Camera
Costume
Directing
Editing
Hair, Wigs and Make Up
Lighting
Producing
Production
Production Design/Art Direction
Script Editing
Stage Management
Sound
Video Projection/Design
Writing
Script Development
How much experience do you have in the Theatre/Film/TV?
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Beginner
1-3 years
3-5 years
5+ years
Tell us about you and your journey so far in the Behind the Scenes for TV, Film and Theatre
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Please share any experience you have that is relevant. We welcome applicants who have no prior experience as well as those who have taken steps on their career journeys. If you are early in your journey, you may wish to tell us about how you engage with your interests in the field through self-teaching or educational opportunities.
What do you hope to gain from taking part in our course and why is now a good time?
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This is a selective course and we will use your answer to help us select participants for the project. You don't need any prior experience; we are looking for enthusiasm and passion to learn and develop.
Are you currently in Education, Employment or Training?
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Education
Employment
Training
Not currently in any of the above
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What barriers are you facing in pursuing your career and how will this opportunity support you to overcome them?
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This programme aims to eliminate barriers young people encounter when pursuing training and careers in the Theatre, TV, and Film industries. We welcome applicants who are still figuring out their interests as well as those who have taken steps towards their career goals.
We will prioritise applicants facing financial barriers to participating in projects. Which figure best describes your annual household income? This will be considered alongside the next question, where you can share more about your situation should you wish.
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Under £25,000
£25,000-£43,000
£43,000+
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Are there any financial barriers or challenges you would like to share with us? Travel and lunch bursaries are available for eligible individuals. To apply for a bursary, please provide your reasons here.
Please select all the parts of the programme that you would want bursary support for:
Monday - Friday return journey from your home to Citizens Theatre
Lunch Bursaries each day (Monday to Friday)
I do not require a bursary to take part in the course
Please outline the travel cost that you would like covered each day to Citizens Theatre. Please include where you are travelling from and how you worked this out.
E.g. £3.50 for the bus each day
Please select from the list below if any of these circumstances apply to you. Please select all that apply.
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I am not currently in education, employment or training
I am LGBTQIA+
I have Mental Health concerns
I identify as neurodivergent
I identify as d/Deaf, disabled or have a long-term health condition
I am from a low income family/facing financial hardship
I am or have been in local authority care
I have had a social worker and/or a Support Worker
I am/was a young carer (under 18)
I have had an Educational Health Care Plan
I am a refugee or asylum seeker
I am from the global majority
I am a single parent
I am currently or have been unhoused/in temporary or unstable housing
I have reduced access to creative opportunities
None of the above
Do you have any access or support needs you would like to share with us to support you to take part in the course?
Gender - How do you identify? If you prefer not to say, you can leave this question blank
Ethnicity - how would you describe your ethnic origin? If you prefer not to say you can leave this question blank
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I consent to being contacted about other NYT opportunities in the future
How did you hear about IGNITE Your Creativity - Behind the Scenes for Stage and Screen?
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