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Jobs & Opportunities
Work With Barbican Theatre
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring difference. Barbican Theatre welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us bring our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique view and interpretation to what we do. Supporting our staff means they are not appointed to represent specific groups or organisation.
Barbican Theatre is committed to building Plymouth’s cultural voice. We have been working for 42 years to inspire the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs to find their creative voices (voices often unheard).
We are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) and a registered charity. We specialise in creating performances and events for unique spaces, mixing genres and styles to create innovative, accessible work, and taking performances that people want to engage with, direct to their communities. We are committed to inclusivity regardless of cultural, sexual or social background.
People can get involved with our work in so many ways; not just as a participant or an audience member. We have opportunities to engage with technical, choreography, directing, writing, producing, designing, digital, film making and much more. There are so many opportunities and experiences we want to help emerging talent explore and engage with so that together we can create work that inspires, challenges, entertains and educates. We believe that creativity belongs to everyone so we ensure our performances and workshops are affordable and accessible.
Barbican Theatre is a registered charity, funded by Arts Council England, Plymouth City Council, Garfield Weston Foundation, Youth Music, and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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Volunteer with us
Are you passionate about Theatre? Do you enjoy varied artistic tasks? Do you have a flair for working with people? Do you enjoy being part of a creative team? Then a volunteering role at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth may be just the ticket!
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✨ Support live performances and events
✨ Welcome and assist audiences
✨ Gain experience in a dynamic theatre setting
✨ Meet like-minded people and be part of our creative community
No two days at the Barbican Theatre are ever the same, from diverse performances, incredible youth and community theatre, as well as exciting outdoor events, being a Volunteer will provide you with opportunities to learn more about the arts, become part of a team and to support and develop a local charitable arts organisation!
If you fit the bill, please fill in this form. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
(Volunteers must be aged 18+ and will need to undertake a DBS check prior to starting)
As an organisation, we are committed to following our Safer Recruitment policy in order to ensure the safety and protection of all participants. Barbican Theatre Plymouth ensure that:
- It is the policy of Barbican Theatre, Plymouth that all employees, contractors and volunteers who will work with young people undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Baring Service.
- All applicants to any paid or volunteer roles must have an existing DBS or provide information for us to process a DBS.
- No individual may work or volunteer with Barbican Theatre Plymouth without the return of a clear and current DBS
- Barbican Theatre considers a recent DBS to be one done in the last 2 years
- If an employee, trustee or volunteer does not have a clear DBS, they will
- Any concerns about the suitability of applicants during the recruitment process must be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer who will investigate the claim
- If concerns arise once a staff member or volunteer has started their role, they will be temporarily suspended from working with young people and vulnerable adults whilst the claims are investigated
- All new staff and volunteers must undergo Safeguarding and Child Protection training prior to starting their role
Work Experience at Barbican Theatre
Are you interested in learning all about working in the arts? Do you have a passion for theatre, dance, music and much more? We offer a number of bespoke work experience placements throughout the year. Please fill out this form to express your interest in work experience with us and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss things further.
https://forms.gle/3uLozPJxm8Zk5Yyo9
Work Experience places in June and July are now full
Join Barbican Theatre’s Board – Help Shape the Future of Creativity
Barbican Theatre welcomes enquiries from individuals interested in joining our Board of Trustees. We are committed to an open and inclusive process, seeking people who share our passion for creativity, community, and positive change. Whether you have experience in finance, fundraising, governance, the arts, or bring fresh perspectives from other sectors, we’d love to hear from you. If you're curious about what being a trustee involves and how you could contribute, get in touch—we’re always open to conversations about shaping the future of Barbican Theatre together. Email claire@barbicantheatre.co.uk