Illuminate (17-25YRS)
What is Illuminate?
Illuminate, our technical theatre programme, which provides:
- Free workshops in lighting and sound by leading practitioners in the industry
- Opportunities to shadow our technical team
- Opportunities for paid placements
Please check out vacancies page for our current Technical Theatre Placement opportunities.
What is Illuminate like?
“The workshops and placement has made me think more about exploring more options in theatre”.
“The returning go the same attendees each week made it a really nice atmosphere.”
How can I join?
Please check back to see when we will next be running this programme.
Am I eligible?
You do not need to have previously worked in technical theatre to apply. You simply need to be willing to work, committed and have an interest in theatre.
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Residents of London Borough of Southwark
- Young people from the Global Majority
- Young people with an interest in technical theatre roles within the arts
Whilst workshops are available for all ages, paid placement opportunities are only available if you are between the ages of 17-29
More about Peckham Fringe
Peckham Fringe is our inclusive and dynamic performing arts festival showcases a line up of artists and creatives. With groundbreaking emerging writers, moving new musicals, clowning and spoken word, it’s the festival for everyone!
Peckham Fringe was the birth place of work like NO ID by Tatenda Samisu (Royal Court, Winner of the Evening Standard Award Winner for Emerging Talent), Sunny Side Up (3 x Offie Nominations and 2 x Black British Theatre Nominations) and I Love Acting but F**k the Industry (Double sold out run at Theatre Peckham), proving to be a springboard for the most exciting theatre makers in the industry.
How can I support Illuminate?
Are you passionate about supporting young talent and empowering the next generation of creative leaders? We offer various ways for you to get involved, from volunteering opportunities to partnerships and sponsorships. Together, we can make a difference and create a more inclusive and vibrant creative industry. Email youngpeckham@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Thank you to the Audience Club for funding this opportunity.