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.

Freelance Drama Practitioners with experience in Education and applied theatre 

Burnley Youth Theatre is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and charity based in Burnley. We have a purpose built venue that has a vibrant youth theatre programme for young people aged 0-25. In addition to our youth theatre programme we deliver education projects to schools and projects in the community. We are looking to increase our pool of freelance drama practitioners to deliver engaging Drama sessions in education and community settings.

We are particularly keen to work with people who have:

 – Experience and understanding of applied theatre/arts practice within educational and community settings

 – Passion for working with young people and vulnerable groups

– Experience delivering project work.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Burnley Youth Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and organisation. We positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented in the arts workforce, including, but not limited to, applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, applicants who are LGBTQ+, applicants who identify as having a disability and applicants from lower socio-economic communities.

If you are interested in getting involved , please send your CV highlighting your experience to Laura Simpson on laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org.

For further information, please contact the above email address or phone 01282 427767. 

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