The Bridge the Gap Placement offers one eligible producer a 12-month paid placement with one of the UK’s most established theatres. The placement offers valuable experience and learning about the role of a producer through ‘hands-on’ training. 

Producers on a Bridge the Gap Placement also receive a place on Stage One’s Bridge the Gap Development Programme, which addresses the lack of diversity in theatre producing through mentoring, workshops, support from the Stage One team, and more.

We're thrilled to currently be hosting our 2023-24 placement with Leeds Playhouse, sponsored by the Aziz Foundation.  

Stage One will hosting their 2024-25 placement with Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. We are seeking strong candidates with around 1-2 years’ experience in the theatre industry, ideally as a fringe/small scale producer with an ability to demonstrate a dedication to a career as a commercial theatre producer.

This opportunity will be for those from under-represented backgrounds. We want to support people from a Global Majority background, who identify as working class or from a lower socio-economic background, are LGBTQIA+, those that have a disability and/or are neurodivergent and/or those from a culturally or religiously Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim or Sikh background.

Applications for the 2024-25 Bridge the Gap Placement at Lyric Hammersmith are now open!

If you are interested in applying, please read the Job Pack, before beginning your application.

Ready to apply? Head to our Members Area, where you’ll find the application form. If applying via our website portal isn’t best for you, get in touch with us at [email protected] / 020 7557 6737. 

Deadline to apply: *Extended* 12pm on Friday 10th May 2024