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Mayflower Production Arts

Discover what it takes to bring a production to life

What is Mayflower Production Arts?

Mayflower Production Arts is a programme designed to develop skills and give hands-on experience working across various areas in our venues, alongside professionals.

This programme offers the chance to explore all aspects of the backstage world of two incredible venues, including sound, lighting, stage management, wardrobe and props.

Production Arts gives young people a unique insight into what it takes to bring a production to life.

Important information

  • You must be aged between 16-18 years old, be in education and have an interest in theatre production work.
  • The programme costs £120 per term. Subsidies are available to assist with this cost if needed.
  • Sessions usually take place at Mayflower Studios on Thursdays between 6-8pm.

Mayflower Production Arts offers a variety of opportunities across three terms. Each term offers different experiences to each other. Sign-ups are done on a term by term basis.

Autumn Term

Approx. 10 weeks, excluding half-term week. Runs from mid-September to early December.

During our Autumn term, we offer masterclasses in a variety of production departments, delivered by in-house staff and freelancers.

You will have the chance to see incoming shows, and attend Q&A sessions where possible.

You will also have the opportunity to work on our Christmas Youth Production, which we hold every year in December. This year’s production is Peter Pan – A BIG Musical Adventure!

Spring Term

Approx. 10 weeks, excluding half-term week. Runs from mid-January to Easter holiday.

During our Spring term, we have practical workshops for you to get hands-on experience, covering a variety of areas backstage.

You will have the chance to see more in-coming shows, and attend Q&A sessions where possible.

You will also have the opportunity to have more direct show experiences, depending on programming, plus the exciting possibility of a tech workshop day at a London drama school.

Summer Term

Approx. 5 weeks. Runs from Easter break to May half-term.

During our Summer term, we have practical workshops for you to get hands-on experience, covering a variety of areas backstage.

You will have the chance to assist with our Technical Theatre Careers Day.

You will also have the opportunity to help with our Summer Youth Production, which takes place every August. This year’s production is Les Misérables School Edition.

Applications for the Autumn term open in July 2026.

For more information, please contact participation@mayflower.org.uk