SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 PROGRAM OPEN 5 MAY
Students in Year 10 and 11 are invited to apply for one week of Work Experience at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney. Our Work Experience program is designed to give students insight into the entire process of making and producing theatre, not only what’s on stage.
Twelve students from across Australia will be selected to join the Company and go behind the scenes to discover how a working theatre company operates. Meet our team and learn about everything from production to casting, design, rehearsals, marketing, box office, fundraising, education and administration.
The 2025 program will focus on our national touring production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans. Students will see live theatre, explore backstage, undertake group projects, listen to panel discussions, interview staff and participate in practical workshops.
Entry is by application. Students with interest in a range of aspects of theatremaking are strongly encouraged to apply. Fill out this form to be notified when applications for the 2025 program opens.
Students in regional/interstate schools are encouraged to apply, however Bell Shakespeare is unable to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Please note, we are unable to accept or consider Work Experience applications from students outside of this program.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Students in Years 10 – 11
HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Entry is by application. Students must complete an online registration form available on our website and submit a personal statement, answering a few key questions. Personal statements may be submitted via written document or video.
Applications will open 5 May 2025. Register your interest via our form to be notified as soon as applications open.
KEY DATES
Applications open: 5 May 2025
Applications close: 30 June 2025
Successful students announced: 1 August 2025
Work Experience week: Monday 17 – 21 November 2025