We are actively recruiting for passionate and inspiring staff, trustees, freelancers and volunteers that reflect our work and the experiences and backgrounds of our audiences.

Do you think you’d be a perfect addition? Get in touch with the team.

AUDITION CALL OUT

Burnley Youth Theatre are looking for a female identifying performer aged (18-25) to perform a powerful piece of theatre focusing on child sexual exploitation which will tour to 5 secondary schools across Lancashire.

The play will follow one girl’s journey into a world of grooming and abuse. Focusing specifically on coercive control, gaslighting, love bombing and isolation we are going to raise awareness of CSE by showing the key signs to look out for. This show will contain sensitive topics.

The commitment will be 6 days rehearsal (or equivalent hours) and 5 days of performances across Lancashire. 

The project is funded and supported by The Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioners Violence Against Women and Girls Fund and will also involve support from other relevant agencies.

DETAILS OF THE TOUR:

Where: The tour will take place in 5 Secondary Schools across Lancashire, dates to be discussed and agreed
When: The tour will take place between January – February 2026
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place at Burnley Youth Theatre throughout late November / December/ early January
Fee: The fee is £1650  (11 days @ £150 per day) 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

Age: 18 – 25 (must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check)
Gender: We are looking for a performer who identifies as female
Location: Must be in commutable distance from Burnley Youth Theatre
Accent: Native northern
Ethnicity: People from all ethnicities are welcome to apply. We would love to have more diversity in our creative team so actively encourage performers from Black,  Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds to apply
Disability: We are an inclusive organisation and encourage performers with disabilities or who are neurodivergent to apply. We will make every effort to accommodate the access needs of anyone involved in this production.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send the following to recruitment@burnleyyouththeatre.org 

• Spotlight link or Acting experience 
• Self tape audition – script available here

Please also fill in the Equal Opportunities Form below as part of your application.

Equal Opportunities Form

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025. 

If you are invited to audition, auditions are taking place at Burnley Youth Theatre Thursday 6th November.

For further information about this role please contact Kailey McGowan at Kailey.McGowan@burnleyyouththeatre.org 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Since Burnley Youth Theatre was established in 1973, volunteers have been a vital part of our team.

You do not need to know lots about the arts to get involved, as long as you’re passionate then you will fit right in.

We have volunteer opportunities in workshop, front of house, marketing and more!

If you want to start volunteering at BYT. Please fill in the application form below to find out more.

Please email laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org if you have any questions.

Volunteer Application Form