LAMDA x Lyric Future Technicians

Live in West London and interested in backstage and technical roles for screen and stage?

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) are looking for young people aged 16-21 who live in West London to take part in Future Technicians, a free two week technical theatre course! This course is designed to provide hands-on experience in both screen and stage technical production. Our cohort will gain insight into film and theatre production, working with industry professionals to create high-quality content and live performances.

We are particularly interested in hearing from young people from the global majority, young people who are D/deaf and disabled, young people from low-income households (measured by access to Free School Meals in the last 6 years) and young people in care / care leavers as we recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in the technical theatre industries.

Week 1

Our cohort will be focusing on virtual production, filming scenes with professional actors on a programmed LED Volume, making creative and operational decisions in every step of the filming process. This culminates in a sharing of these films on the LED volume.

Week 2

Our cohort will be focusing on production for live theatre, designing and programming all creative lighting, sound, staging, and costuming elements for a scene performed by professional actors, culminating in our cohort operating a live performance of this scene.

In order to apply, you must fulfil all the following criteria:

  • Be aged 16-21
  • Must be able to travel to either the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (W6 0QL) and LAMDA (W14 9DA) for a session
  • Live anywhere in West London
    • Applications will be prioritised for those who currently live in one of the following boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond Upon Thames, Wandsworth and Westminster.
  • Be able to commit to attending and completing the entire programme:
    • Monday 28th July 10am – 4pm
    • Tuesday 29th July 10am – 4pm
    • Wednesday 30th August 10am – 4pm
    • Thursday 31st August 10am – 4pm
    • Friday 1st August 10am – 4pm
    • Monday 4th August 10am – 4pm & pizza dinner and watching Sing Street 7pm – 10pm
    • Tuesday 5th August 10am – 4pm
    • Wednesday 6th August 10am – 4pm
    • Thursday 7th August 10am – 4pm
    • Friday 9th August 10am – 4pm

Any questions?

Name – Alessandra Zavagno

Email – participation@lyric.co.uk

We highly encourage you to get in touch with us if you’d like to chat about taking part via participation@lyric.co.uk or 020 8741 6822. Please contact us if you require these questions or would like to apply in an alternative format (such as video or audio application).

Please note: Applications close on Monday 21st July at 10am. We will be in touch regarding application outcomes shortly after.

LAMDA x Lyric Future Technicians Application Form

How do you define your gender?(Required)

How do you define your ethnicity?(Required)

Please share whether they're your parent, carer etc.
Which West London borough do you live in?(Required)
Are you available and able to complete the entire programme?(Required)

Do you consider yourself to be d/Deaf, disabled, or have a long-term physical or mental health condition? Please tick all that apply.(Required)
This will not affect your application, this is for us to understand how to support you best during the programme.
This could be requiring step free access, alternative formatting of printed text, travel support, or anything we can do to support you.
Are you currently or have previously been in the care of your local authority?(Required)
Have you ever been or are you currently a recipient of Free School Meals?(Required)
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