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Youth Skills - Backstage and Events
Youth Skills - Backstage and Events
A 12 month programme of skills workshops and optional placements for young people in the Scarborough area aged 16-22yrs.
* Learn new skills in a workshop programme delivered by industry professionals
* Meet local employers in workplace settings
* Get the opportunity to work as a team to produce your own installation from start to finish for a high profile event in Scarborough
* Gain hands on work experience in different theatre, venue and event settings including Scarborough Spa, The Open Air Theatre, The Stephen Joseph Theatre and outdoor events at festivals and in public spaces
* Learn new skills in a workshop programme delivered by industry professionals
* Meet local employers in workplace settings
* Get the opportunity to work as a team to produce your own installation from start to finish for a high profile event in Scarborough
* Gain hands on work experience in different theatre, venue and event settings including Scarborough Spa, The Open Air Theatre, The Stephen Joseph Theatre and outdoor events at festivals and in public spaces
- Training
- Work Experience
- Be part of a team
- Mentoring
- Potential for paid placements in the autumn
Are you interested in…
- Events production
- Backstage work
- Stage Management
- Lighting and Sound
- Exploring Creative Careers
Then this programme could be for you.
What is the Youth Skills - Backstage and Events programme?
Ever wanted to get involved in working to make exciting theatre, music and outdoor events happen?
Ever wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes on events and festivals; in theatre and music venues?
Ever thought it might be for you?
We’re bringing together a team of creative, ambitious 16-22-year-olds who live in the Scarborough area who want to learn more about what it takes to make live events happen. Through a series of hands on workshops led by industry professionals, mentoring and some incredible work experience opportunities you’ll have the potential to build a skill set that employers want to see.
We're not looking for qualifications - we're looking for people with drive, a willingness to learn and be part of a team working together to make things happen.
You’ll also get the opportunity to work on a creative project from first concepts through to on site installation, showcasing your skills at a high profile outdoor event in the autumn of 2026.
Ever wanted to know more about what goes on behind the scenes on events and festivals; in theatre and music venues?
Ever thought it might be for you?
We’re bringing together a team of creative, ambitious 16-22-year-olds who live in the Scarborough area who want to learn more about what it takes to make live events happen. Through a series of hands on workshops led by industry professionals, mentoring and some incredible work experience opportunities you’ll have the potential to build a skill set that employers want to see.
We're not looking for qualifications - we're looking for people with drive, a willingness to learn and be part of a team working together to make things happen.
You’ll also get the opportunity to work on a creative project from first concepts through to on site installation, showcasing your skills at a high profile outdoor event in the autumn of 2026.
What is the commitment?
You’ll need to be available for one early evening session a month to attend skills and creative sessions.
Work experience opportunities are optional, and may occur at weekends or evenings. We can discus this in more detail should you be asked to attend an interview.
Sessions will include a break with hot drinks / soft drinks and snacks provided.
We do have a limited number of travel bursaries available should you need help with expenses for public transport to and from the sessions.
If you have any questions about this, please email Lee at animatedobjects@mac.com
Work experience opportunities are optional, and may occur at weekends or evenings. We can discus this in more detail should you be asked to attend an interview.
Sessions will include a break with hot drinks / soft drinks and snacks provided.
We do have a limited number of travel bursaries available should you need help with expenses for public transport to and from the sessions.
If you have any questions about this, please email Lee at animatedobjects@mac.com
DEADLINE: FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY 2026
INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2026
INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2026
APPLICATION PACK
Person specification
We aren’t looking for one thing in particular. One of our team may have skills or interests in…
Backstage work
Interest in lighting or sound
Be capable of getting organised / detail orientated
Experience coordinating other people
Practical making skills
DIY / repair, or mechanical skills
Interest in live events and/or theatre
IT skills
Be good under pressure
Research skills
Confident talking to new people
Interest in working with different communities
Backstage work
Interest in lighting or sound
Be capable of getting organised / detail orientated
Experience coordinating other people
Practical making skills
DIY / repair, or mechanical skills
Interest in live events and/or theatre
IT skills
Be good under pressure
Research skills
Confident talking to new people
Interest in working with different communities
But what if I don’t see myself in any of this?
We’re looking for people who are passionate about live events, theatre and making things happen. It may be that this course of sessions is a starting point for you to explore some, or all of the above, so please feel free to apply if the idea of getting involved is exciting, but you don’t feel confident that you’ve developed these skills yet.
All applicants to this course should be:
UK Residents
Aged 16 or over by 31st January 2026
Aged 22 or under by 31st January 2026
If you are successful in your application, identification to verify your age may be required before the course start date. If you are unsure about your eligibility to apply, please email us: animatedobjects@mac.com
All applicants to this course should be:
UK Residents
Aged 16 or over by 31st January 2026
Aged 22 or under by 31st January 2026
If you are successful in your application, identification to verify your age may be required before the course start date. If you are unsure about your eligibility to apply, please email us: animatedobjects@mac.com
How do I apply?
Complete our application form [WORD FORMAT- CLICK HERE]
You can do this in writing, via a voice recording, or with a short video entry. If you’re stuck - just ask us for guidance! (email Lee at animatedobjects@mac.com or call us on 07966024006)
The form will ask: why do you want to be part of the programme? What are your current skills, and what skills do you hope to build?
We’ll review all applications and hold informal interviews in January either in person or via Zoom.
We’ll start the first skills sessions in February.
All applicants will be considered equally, regardless of their application method and neither option is more likely to gain you a place; it is simply a choice of which method suits you best.
If you would prefer to print your application and would like it in PDF format click here - please send to Animated Objects, Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 2PW
You can do this in writing, via a voice recording, or with a short video entry. If you’re stuck - just ask us for guidance! (email Lee at animatedobjects@mac.com or call us on 07966024006)
The form will ask: why do you want to be part of the programme? What are your current skills, and what skills do you hope to build?
We’ll review all applications and hold informal interviews in January either in person or via Zoom.
We’ll start the first skills sessions in February.
All applicants will be considered equally, regardless of their application method and neither option is more likely to gain you a place; it is simply a choice of which method suits you best.
If you would prefer to print your application and would like it in PDF format click here - please send to Animated Objects, Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 2PW
What happens at the Interview?
An interview runs for around 20 minutes and consists of:
A short chat with your interviewer about your experience
This portion is intended to be informal and relaxed, you do not need to have anything prepared. The interviewer is keen to get to know you as a person, so during the chat you can tell them about your hobbies and interests outside of theatre as well as any theatre experience you may have. They will also want to know why you want to take part in this programme.
You will also have the chance to ask any questions you might have about the programme
If you would like to download a text only version of this application pack please click here
You will also have the chance to ask any questions you might have about the programme
If you would like to download a text only version of this application pack please click here
