OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMERS AND TECHNICIANS
The Open Residency 2025
We’re inviting twelve outstanding performers to join us in Frome for a week-long, fully funded residential course led by the Wise Children directing team.
You’ll explore how we make playful, music-filled, ensemble theatre through acting, singing, dancing, puppetry and more. We’re looking for confident performers aged 18+ who are serious about working in the industry. No formal training required.
Travel, accommodation, and access support available.
More details in the info pack.
14th - 18th July 2025
The Lucky Chance, Frome
Cost: Free
Application deadline: 2nd June
Photo credit: Helena Miscioscia
Weekend Masterclass with Emma Rice
Join award-winning Artistic Director Emma Rice, and Associate Director Laura Keefe, for an exclusive insight into Emma’s process.
In this weekend-long Masterclass, Emma will guide participants through her approach to adapting different source materials for the stage. Using group and individual tasks, this course will explore how to develop a unique vision and theatre language for your work.
We're looking for theatre-makers (aged 18+) with some experience of directing live theatre, of any length or scale. We'll prioritise applicants who work, or want to work, as professional directors and particularly those who want to direct their own writing.
4th - 5th October 2025
The Lucky Chance, Frome
Cost: £500
Application deadline: 25th August