Schools Programme - Work Experience
Please note that we receive a very high number of queries about work experience. As a result we are unfortunately unable to reply to every request.
WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE LYCEUM
The Lyceum Theatre is a very popular choice of work experience placement for creative young people considering a future career in the arts.
I was working but having fun at the same time "
We offer placements for school students (usually S4) at various times throughout the year.
Students wishing to apply for work placement should send us a CV and covering letter, expressing their interest in working with the Lyceum. We then select the weeks that we can offer a meaningful placement and, if necessary, ask the students to come in and speak to us.
We have found this process not only ensures that we give opportunities to those who will respond best to them but gives the students an experience as close as possible to that of applying for a job.
I had such an eye-opening and enjoyable time "
Work experience is based within the Creative Learning Team and is very varied, depending on the time of year and the work we are producing.
A placement may involve:
• Administration
• Front of house
• Archiving
• Data entry
• Lyceum Youth Theatre and school drama workshops
• Watching main show rehearsals
• Marketing and programme design
We also take a tour of the theatre, rehearsal studios, Admin offices, Workshop and Wardrobe departments and offer a chance to attend a performance of the current production.
This is a very special opportunity for students with a keen interest in theatre and drama and every one of our placement students has gained a real insight into theatre as a result of their placement.
Occasionally we are able to offer placements for university or college students
For further information on work experience at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh please contact Catherine Campbell, Administrator Creative Learning at ccampbell@lyceum.org.uk or on 0131 248 4834.
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