Take the Lead is The Old Vic’s free employability programme for students in Years 11–13 that uses theatre techniques and creative workshops to build on five core skills: communication, self-management, self-belief, teamwork and problem-solving.
This programme has been created in collaboration with schools, businesses and creative professionals and draws on The Old Vic’s expertise as a theatrical institution to support young people to take ownership over their next steps after school and prepare them for the working world of the future.
Eligibility:
- Applications are open to all secondary state schools based within the M25
- This programme aims to work with young people who have limited access to the arts and we are particularly interested in working with young people who are from backgrounds unrepresented in theatre, such as young people from global majority backgrounds, disabled young people and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds
Member schools receive:
- A Launch Event at The Old Vic
- 2 workshops led by Old Vic facilitators at your school
- Recruitment relay workshop at RBC Hq.
- Free tickets to a production at The Old Vic
- Student and Teacher Resource packs
- Access to online resources through The Hub
- A CPD session for Teachers
- Opportunity for students to join the Student Forum
- Opportunity for students to apply for Work Experience
Applications for academic year 26/27 are currently closed but please give your details below to register your interest in 27/28.
Any questions, please email takethelead@oldvictheatre.com