Junior Apprentice Week

Our unique and innovative Junior Apprenticeship Week offers GCSE & A-Level students under 18 a chance to creatively explore a career in theatre-making and producing.

First, students will learn about the business of theatre-making in a series of workshops and talks from industry professionals.

Then, throughout the week, they will work in small companies to develop an idea for a show with the intention of presenting their pitch.

Through workshops and challenges, students will be awarded ‘Funding’ and an opportunity at each stage to decide what they want to spend their money on. Whether it's a big-name star, an incredible set, or an advertising campaign. Each decision could determine the success or failure of their pitch as they race towards opening night.

Junior Apprentice Week will take place from Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July 2025.

How to Apply

To apply for a place on the Junior Apprentice Programme:

Part 1

Complete the Application Form online

Part 2

Send  a cover letter to:

Tracey Cook, 
Creative Learning Administrator,
The Egg,
Theatre Royal Bath,
Sawclose,
Bath,
BA1 1ET

or  email your cover letter to: [email protected]

Your cover letter should outline why you would like to undertake a work experience placement at the theatre, giving details of your key areas of interest, your future career aspirations, and how you believe the placement will benefit you. It should be no longer than a single side of A4.

The really important stuff:

We will be open for applications from 25th October 2024 until 14th February 2025, applications received before this time will be rejected and not considered.

Successful applications will be offered an interview from w/c 4th March 2025 onwards with places to be offered by w/c 18th March 2025.

Please note: 

We no longer accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications will be held until the selection process begins. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the deadline if they are selected for an interview.

Priority will be given to BANES students. Additionally, we use a quota system to ensure that as many schools and colleges as possible can participate. As a result, we are unable to offer more than two placements per school.

Junior Apprentice Week 2025 is only made possible through the generous support of The Garek Trust and Monahans Chartered Accountants