Stage One Placements
Hands-On Training for the next generation of theatre producers.
At Stage One, our Producer Placements offer emerging theatre producers real-world, hands-on experience working inside established producing offices and theatres across the UK. Designed for entrepreneurial and creative individuals with a passion for theatre, these year-long, paid placements combine practical work, mentoring and professional development to accelerate careers at the heart of the industry.
Since 2006, Stage One has facilitated over 160 paid placements in West End commercial producing offices and regional theatres, with 75% of participants still actively working in the industry today. Each year, nine Trainee Producers are recruited at the same time, forming a national cohort who begin their placements together and support one another throughout the programme.
Each year we offer 4 London office placements, 4 national placements and 1 Bridge the Gap Placement which could be based in London or in a regional venue.
Mentorship from an experienced producer within the organisation.
Access to all of Stage One’s professional development workshops
Regular support and check-in’s with the Stage One team
Part of a national cohort of fellow trainee producers.
12 month, full time paid placement at a leading venue or production office
The placement scheme has been an invaluable experience, having a mentor and the support of Stage One have given me the confidence to ask the questions I would not have and accelerate my learning.
I have had the opportunity to work on one of the West End's biggest musicals and have now accepted a permanent position.
