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Become a Young Producer

Do you dream of being the person who brings a dazzling theatre show to life? Want to understand what really goes on behind the scenes of hit musicals like Wicked, the Wireless festival or even a play at your local theatre? Want the chance to produce a real-life Youth Theatre Festival? If you're 16-19 and live or go to school in Wandsworth, sign up to Young Producers!

As part of our London Borough of Culture year, we are offering a unique training and development course for young people to understand the building blocks of being a producer. This opportunity will involve being part of 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. 

Deadline: 23:59 on Monday 13th October 2025

 

 

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What you get for taking part:

  • FREE weekly workshops, delivered by experienced producers in the London Borough of Culture team
  • Key lessons and insights from guest experts who will share their experience and answer your questions. 
  • One-to-one mentoring with a professional creative Producer
  • A follow up session after the festival to help support you on your next steps on your journey to becoming a producer.
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How much time will I need to commit to participate?

Participants will commit to attend four 1.5-hour workshops and agreed times during the UPLIFT Festival. Workshops will run through a hybrid of online and in-person meetings at 5:30 – 7:00pm as follows:

  • Session 1: An Introduction to Producing - Tuesday 21st October
  • Session 2: Finance & Income Generation – Tuesday 28th October
  • Session 3:  HR, Legal & Compliance – Tuesday 4th November
  • Session 4: Theory into Practice & Preparing for Uplift – Tuesday 11th November
  • UPLIFT Festival – Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd November
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Complete this form to be the first to know when applications for this programme open!

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