Freelance Drama Workshop Leader / Theatre Director (artsdepot Young Company)

Are you passionate about theatre-making with young people? Do you enjoy creating dynamic, ensemble-based work and nurturing new talent?

We’re looking for a Drama Workshop Leader (professional theatre director or drama facilitator) to lead our Autumn 2025 Young Company sessions. These weekly workshops are for young people in Barnet, aged 13 – 19 and offer an exciting introduction to devising, ensemble performance, and new writing – with the potential to lead into performing in a production as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival 2026. Sessions take place at artsdepot on Tuesdays, 5pm – 7pm.

About the Project

artsdepot Young Company is a, skill-building space where young people can:

• Explore new writing and devising
• Learn collaborative performance techniques
• Grow their confidence on stage
• Discover if they want to be part of our Spring 2026 Young Company production

Whether participants are brand new or seasoned performers, these sessions offer a safe, creative and social environment for developing performance skills and making bold, brilliant theatre together.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience facilitating youth drama workshops or directing young performers
• Is knowledgeable about ensemble techniques, new writing and collaborative theatre-making
• Has excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Can plan and deliver creative, structured sessions for a diverse group of young people
• Is passionate about youth engagement and the power of performance
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding best practices and experience working within safeguarding frameworks when engaging with young people in creative settings

artsdepot is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each individual feels respected and able to give their best.

As part of our commitment to developing our workforce to be reflective of our communities we are particularly encouraging of applications from individuals who are ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQI and from lower socio-economic backgrounds. artsdepot is a Disability Confident employer.

For more information: please download the information pack on this page

To Apply
Please send the following to isabelle.hetherington@artsdepot.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 8 August 2025:

• A short statement (max 500 words) or a short video (max 5 mins) outlining your experience and interest in the role
• Your CV
• An equal ops form (downloadable from this page)