Paid Internship: Junior Theatre Technician
Deadline: 20 November 2025
Masterclass is offering a paid, 6-week internship for an aspiring Theatre Technician, at one of LW Theatres' six venues. This is a hands-on opportunity for those interested in electrics, stagecraft and/or video to gain backstage experience in a professional theatre.
You’ll work full-time alongside experienced in-house electrical, video and stage teams, supported by Masterclass. During this 6-week placement, you’ll develop essential skills in lighting, rigging and carpentry/stagecraft, with the flexibility to focus on your interests.
Key Information:
📅 Internship: 13 January - 1 March 2026. Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract. This includes evening and weekend shifts.
🚀 Apply by: Wednesday 20 November at 9.00am
🎤 Interviews: December
💰 Salary: Paid at National Minimum Wage
📍Location: Central London
✍️ Contract Type: Fixed Term until 1 March 2026
Who Should Apply:
Ideal candidates will:
✔ Have a strong interest in theatre
✔ Be curious, enthusiastic and hardworking
✔ Have relevant qualifications or experience in carpentry, stagecraft and/or electrics
✔ Be eager to learn and contribute to a busy team
✔ Possess good communication and organisation skills
✔ Work well under pressure and solve problems effectively
✔ Not have professional experience working backstage on a large-scale commercial production
✔ Be aged 18+
✔ Be available for the full placement. This includes evening and weekend shifts
We particularly welcome and encourage candidates from backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the offstage workforce.
Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25* and residing in specific London boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates. To check your borough, click here.
* Applicants aged 30+ are welcome to apply if they have faced exceptional obstacles to progression. If you are 30+ and looking to apply, please email info@masterclass.org.uk for the application form.
With thanks to LW Theatres for making this opportunity possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Masterclass office by email: info@masterclass.org.uk