The Southbank Centre is a renowned cultural hub on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is one of the largest arts centres in the UK, hosting a diverse range of performances, exhibitions, and events across disciplines such as music, dance, visual arts, literature, and performance. It plays a vital role in community engagement, offering educational and outreach programmes that involve people of all ages and backgrounds.
Ever considered a career working in technical production? Want to find out what it’s all about?
The Technical Academy is hands-on production training for people with little or no experience, taught by the technicians who do it daily.
The Technical Academy is your chance to experience working behind the scenes in theatre and live events.
Successful applicants will be offered a grant, so there are no financial barriers to stop people from participating.
If you’re 18+ and live in London, our three-week training programme could be your next step towards a new career. Everyone is welcome.
Find out about the range of work backstage in creative venues – from building stages, rigging lights and setting up drum kits to designing sound, lighting and audio-visual effects. The Technical Academy is your chance to learn the basics, see how technicians work, and discover the need-to-knows for getting work in the industry.
How to find out more about the initiative:
the link is: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/create-learn/talent-artist-development/technical-academy/
