Not sure of your next steps?
Front Line gives 16–30 year olds the opportunity to discover more about careers in theatre and develop key transferable skills through paid placements with our Front Of House team.
Participants will watch one of our productions, shadow various members of staff and take on important roles welcoming patrons to our theatre.
By taking part in Front Line, you will gain up to 26 hours of paid on-the-job experience in the following areas:
- Join our friendly team of ushers and ensure that all customers are looked after during their visit
- Learn from our team of baristas in our cafe: serving up coffee, unique drinks and a selection of pastries and snacks
- Gain insight into how the Box Office and ticketing systems work and learn what skills are required in a successful Box Office team
- Partner with a Stage Door Manager and immerse yourself in the theatre’s busy back of house
- Connect with the Education & Community department, supporting one of their events
The programme culminates in a CV workshop exploring the skills you have developed and how to apply them to your next steps.
All sessions are paid at London Living Wage.
Applications for our next Front Line cohort will open in autumn 2025.
To be the first to find out when applications open, please register your interest using our online expression of interest form.
Applications for our next Front Line programme are not yet open.
To be the first to find out when applications open, please register your interest using our online expression of interest form.
This programme is designed for people looking to explore a career in theatre or hospitality, who have little to no work experience and are ready to take their first steps.
You must:
- Be aged 16-30
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
- Be able to attend the Induction and Next Steps workshop for one of the shows listed under ‘Programme Dates’
- Have good availability during the ‘shift dates’ period for at least one of the shows listed under ‘Programme Dates’
- Not have taken part in Front Line or Front Line Lambeth previously
- We are committed to working alongside disabled and neurodivergent people (including those who experience dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent ways of thinking). We can provide adjustments at all stages of the application process and throughout the programme
- We can bring in additional staff support if you would require this
- Shifts take place at The Old Vic where it is possible to undertake work with step-free access
If you would like to discuss your access needs, please email frontline@oldvictheatre.com.
If you have any questions about the programme, please email frontline@oldvictheatre.com.