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Become a Young Producer

Ever wanted to glimpse behind the stage curtain and know what goes on behind the scenes of a theatre show? Come and be inspired by professional producers and celebrate performance art by joining UPLIFT Festival’s Young Producers. If you're 16-19 and live or go to school in Wandsworth, sign up today!

Young Producers offers a unique hands-on opportunity to learn about being a theatre producer, receive free career mentoring and to help shape a real-life Youth Theatre Festival. Participants will be involved in Group64’s UPLIFT Festival in November, a new Youth Theatre Festival at the Putney Arts Theatre, including a youth playwriting competition in collaboration with Theatre503 – the country’s leading organisation for first time playwrights.

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Deadline: 23:59 on Monday 10th November 2025

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What you get for taking part:

  • Two days of behind-the-scenes access to UPLIFT Festival at Putney Arts Theatre.
  • Key lessons and insights from professional producerswho will share their experience and answer your questions.
  • One-to-one mentoring with a professional creative producer.
  • Membership to a network of local young creatives andsupport you on your next steps on your journey to becoming a producer.
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