Placements and Internships
The Coliseum’s Education & Outreach Department works with a range of Further and Higher Education institutions in the North West including Oldham College, University Campus Oldham, Manchester University and the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (Wigan campus).
If you are interested in applying for a short or long term placement please email an introductory letter and a copy of your C.V. to education@coliseum.org.uk
Performing Arts Qualification with YMCA Training & Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Are you a school leaver 2012?
Not in education or employment?
Do you like theatre?
Foundation Learning from YMCA Training with Oldham Coliseum Theatre may be what you are looking for.
Oldham Coliseum have teamed up with YMCA Training to teach the Performing Arts units on their Foundation Learning Programme.
During the course you will gain skills in Lighting, Sound, Stage Management and AV. The course will take you through the process of producing a stage production while developing your skills with YMCA training in core subjects including Maths, English and ICT.
In addition to this great training you could also be paid up to £51.75 a week from bursary fund (subject to household income).
Progression routes from this course can include accessing further training; such as an apprenticeship, Further Education or employment
To apply please contact Education: 0161 785 7015 / education@coliseum.org.uk
Please leave your full name, contact details and include a sentence stating why you would be suitable for this training.
Unfortunately, due to our health and safety regulations and a high demand for these placements, we are unable to offer any work experience or similar to any persons under 18 years of age.
However, we do have a number of alternatives for those people truly interested in finding out more about all the different aspects of the theatre industry, as follows:
TheatreLAB
TheatreLAB is a weekly theatre group for young people aged 13-25. As part of this group you will get the opportunity to work with a professional drama practitioner, develop new performance skills, explore new and exciting styles of theatre and get regular opportunities for performance throughout the year – including a large scale production!
For further information click here.
DigiLAB
Are you interested in finding out about how new technologies are used for communication, creativity and performance? DigiLAB is a weekly group which offers the opportunity to get involved in actively changing the way the Oldham Coliseum uses new technology. This group explores the new and exciting ways that digital technology can be used to market, promote, engage and ultimately change what we see on the stage!
For further information click here.
Pathways
Pathways is our way of helping young people aged 14-25 get into theatre. Pathways is the perfect opportunity to research routes into the theatre and creative industries. You can come in on a regular basis for a full mentoring process to discuss where you’re at, where you would like to get to, and to make some decisions about how you might get there.
For further information click here.
For more information on either of the above email the Education Department at education@coliseum.org.uk or call 0161 785 7007
