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Take the Lead Application Form 2025/26

Thank you for your interest in applying for Take the Lead 2025/26. Please fill in the application form below. There is no minimum word limit but please do ensure you give full answers to each of the questions.

Take the Lead runs from October 2025-February 2026. The Launch Event takes place at The Old Vic in October, two in schools workshops in November and January and the final workshop at the London offices for RBC. Students will also get the opportunity to see a production at The Old Vic in February/March 2026.
1.The projects run by the Education and Community Team are generously supported by a range of funders, who often require reports on a projects’ impact and the reasons why people apply to take part.

Are you happy for us to include any of your (anonymised) comments in our evaluation reports ?(Required.)
2.Full Name:(Required.)
3.Email:(Required.)
4.Telephone Number:(Required.)
5.School Name:(Required.)
6.School Address:(Required.)
7.School Post Code:(Required.)
8.Borough:(Required.)
9.Head Teacher Name:(Required.)
10.Head Teacher Email:(Required.)
11.Have you taken part in an Old Vic Education & Community project before?
12.How did you find out about this programme?
13.What category best describes your school (tick all that apply)
14.Please tell us a bit about your school and how your students would benefit from being a part of Take the Lead:
15.Please tell us why you as a teacher would benefit from being a part of Take the Lead:
16.Please tell us how this programme will help support the careers provision in your school:
17.How will you select the students involved in the programme (from year 11, 12 and 13)?
18.Please tell us of any other programmes that you are involved with at other theatres, or arts organisations, or other employability programmes. Please note that participation in other programmes will not discount you from joining Take the Lead.
19.Number of students taking part (please note the maximum number is 30):
20.Maximum number of tickets needed including teachers (we require a teacher/student ratio of 1:10 but understand that some groups require additional staff)
21.I understand that if my school is accepted onto The Old Vic Take the Lead programme it will be the same group of up to 30 students, in Year 11 to 13 (aged 15 to 18), who participate in every workshop. This is so that we can adapt the workshops to their particular strengths and also build their skills throughout the year.
22.I agree that a member of staff will attend the compulsory evening evaluation sessions and provide feedback on time in order to improve and maintain the Take the Lead.
23.I understand that if I am offered a place on Take the Lead I must ensure that my students take part in each free workshop offered and attend the performance for which we will receive free tickets. If I am unable to do this, I understand that The Old Vic reserves the right to cancel my membership and offer it to another school.