Paid Internship: Theatre Assistant

Masterclass and Shakespeare's Globe are offering a paid Theatre Assistant Internship for someone aiming to gain experience with a view to working in theatre producing or general management. 

The Theatre Assistant Intern will shadow and work closely with members of the Theatre Department, to provide general administrative and practical support to the Department and carry out tasks specific to the productions running in the venue or in development.

Not sure what job this internship could lead to? Check out a full list of backstage careers here. 

Key Information: 

📅 Internship: August 2026 – August 2027

🚀 Apply by: end of day, Sunday 21 June

🎤 Interviews: Late July

💰 Salary: Paid at London Living Wage 

📍Location: Based at Shakespeare's Globe, London SE1

✍️ Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  

• General administrative assistance (minuting meetings, keeping records up-to-date, checking the availability of freelance creatives, ordering supplies, processing invoices, raising purchase orders and tracking expenditure, booking event spaces and running errands) 

• Assisting with events including auditions, design meetings, rehearsals and R&Ds, Midnight Matinees and press nights

Who Should Apply & Eligibility:

We're looking for candidates who: 
✔ Are aged 18+ 
✔ Can demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in theatre production or general management, as evidenced by training, work experience or shadowing
✔ Can demonstrate some experience of working in a professional team, and some administrative experience, even if this was not gained in a theatre context
✔ Work well under pressure and are confident interacting with a wide range of people
✔ Are I.T. literate, with good written and verbal communication skills
✔ Are self-motivated, with the ability to juggle a range of projects and tasks, and excellent attention to detail
✔ Are enthusiastic and keen to learn
✔ Have not had professional experience working in a production or general management role on a large-scale production
✔ Candidates aged under 30 must be a Masterclass Member (click here for more info & to join for free).  If you're over 30 and would like to apply, but are not currently a member, please contact info@masterclass.org.uk

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from the global majority, working-class backgrounds, or those facing barriers to progression in the theatre industry, and reasonable adjustments will be made if the successful candidate has specific access needs. Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25 and residing in the following 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.

With thanks to Shakespeare's Globe for making this opportunity possible.