Skill Up in Theatre and Performance

What is Skill Up in Theatre and Performance?

This programme is designed to inspire and support Year 12 students interested in studying Theatre and Performance courses at university. With Skill Up in Theatre and Performance, experience life as a Theatre student during a two-day campus immersion at the University of Leeds.

Join us for our campus days on 8 and 9 April 2025!

What’s included in the Skill Up in Theatre and Performance programme?

Skill Up programme journey

You can check out the campus day programme for Skill Up in Theatre and Performance 2024.

Why take part?

Experience University teaching

Take part in a series of taster workshops delivered by academics from the School of Performance and Cultural Industries.

Find about about studying Theatre and Performance

Find out about courses at Leeds, transferrable skills and the breadth of careers available in the theatre industry.

Meet our Student Ambassadors

Chat to our Student Ambassadors to hear first-hand experience as an undergraduate at Leeds.

Discover stage@leeds

Discover the fantastic facilities at stage@leeds, the University’s contemporary performance space.

Meet likeminded students

Seize the opportunity to meet people who share your passion for theatre.

Backstage tour at Leeds Playhouse

Take a backstage tour of Leeds Playhouse and get to know fellow participants at a social activity hosted by the largest producing theatre in the north.

Last year we had the best time with the students on Skill Up - it was such an enlightening experience for them to work directly with lecturers, specialists and industry professionals. I wish I'd had this opportunity when I was going to University, as I wouldn't have spent years trying to figure out what I wanted to do for my career!

- Amy Lancelot, Leeds Playhouse

How do I apply?

Register your interest now

Applications for Skill Up in Theatre and Performance 2025 will open on Monday 25th November 2024. Fill out this quick form to register your interest and we'll send you an email once applications have opened.

You can find out more about how we use the data from your application in our privacy notice.

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