Finborough Theatre Volunteer
Finborough Theatre
Offers practical experience in the running of a multi-award-winning Off-West End theatre.
We can only accept volunteers who can work with us for at least two months, for at least two days a week, usually in the evenings, including at least one weekend evening per week. Please note that – for insurance reasons – we do not offer work experience placements for anyone aged under 18. On successful completion of a four week introductory period where you will take a hands-on role in the running of an multi-award-winning Off-West End theatre, we endeavour where possible to provide you with opportunities that directly relate to your specific theatrical interests.
Administration,Marketing, PR & Media,Practical Work & DIY
Admin, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Managing People
We seek bright, creative, reliable and self-motivated individuals of any age and background. All volunteers undertake a four week introductory period concentrating on administrative duties, box office management and day to day maintenance. Everyone follows the same programme, regardless of background or previous experience. We use this probationary period to get to know you better and assess you before potentially specialising later in addition to the basic administrative and box office duties.
As the Finborough Theatre is such an intimate space, we have found from many of those who have also volunteered for other venues that they get considerably more out of the experience of working with us for the simple reason that they are immediately thrust into the heart of the action, and get to closely interact with our staff and visiting professionals. Many of our previous volunteers have gained excellent paid employment through the experience gained working with us. The Finborough Theatre enjoys an enviable reputation – and a recognizable name – with theatre employers. Many of our former volunteers are now working in high profile positions in UK and overseas theatre. Many have also formed their own theatre companies together with other professionals and volunteers they have met through working with us. Each volunteer will also have access on request to mentoring advice from Artistic Director Neil McPherson (who has more than 30 years experience in professional theatre) to provide support and advice on pastoral issues, personal development to help prepare them for a career in professional theatre and obtaining paid employment elsewhere.
We can only accept volunteers who can work with us for at least two months, for at least three days a week
SW10 9ED
Finborough Theatre 118 Finborough Road London SW10 9ED
5 minutes from Earl’s Court Underground Station (Zone 1, District and Piccadilly Lines). 5 minutes from West Brompton Station (District Line and National Rail). Earl’s Court – 74 328 C1 C3 N97 West Brompton – 74 190 N97 Fulham Road – 14 211 328 C3 N14 Chelsea, World’s End – 11 22 328 N11 N22
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