Some of our Year 9 students took part in one of the statutory workplace encounters our Key Stage 3 students need to undertake this academic year. The visit was organised to give our students a first-hand insight into the creative, technical and operational careers that keep a busy local theatre running.
During the trip our students took part in several organised activities and gained valuable insights into showbusiness:
- Behind-the-scenes tour: Students explored backstage areas, dressing rooms and the technical booth to see how a live venue operates beyond the stage.
- Technical and production: They learned about the specialist roles involved in lighting, sound engineering and stage management, and how these teams coordinate during live performances.
- Front-of-house and hospitality: Staff explained the day-to-day running of the box office, café, park and customer service teams, highlighting the importance of teamwork and communication.
- Events and arts management: Students heard directly from the venue staff about programming shows, marketing to the local community and the varied career pathways available in the local arts and leisure sector.
This experience helped students connect what they are learning in the classroom with real-world roles right here in our local community.
