Becoming a Theatre Facilitator: 4-Week Course with Burnt Orange Theatre

Becoming a Theatre Facilitator: 4-Week Course with Burnt Orange TheatreJoin Burnt Orange Theatre this summer for an exciting four-week course designed specifically for young artists who are ready to take their first steps into the world of facilitation. Whether you're a performer, director, or writer, this practical training programme will equip you with the skills, confidence and insight needed to lead others in creative spaces.Over four intensive sessions, hosted fortnightly by the Burnt Orange core team, youll explore what it means to be a facilitator and what is needed to inspire, guide, and empower others in a room. You'll gain hands-on experience through activities, reflection, and collaborative exercises, and leave with your own personal Facilitator Toolkit, tailored to your strengths and goals.This course is ideal for anyone interested in working with young people, running workshops, or pursuing a career in participatory arts, education, or community engagement. It is best suited to those who are new or new-ish to facilitating, as we'll be starting with the basics of planning, delivering and collaborating.
Following participation, we hope to welcome graduates of the programme into facilitation and supporting creative roles within Burnt Orange Theatre projects, including workshops and performance projects.Course Details
Dates & Time: June 16th, June 30th, July 14th, July 28th all 18:00-21:00
Location: Dance Attic Studios, 368 North End Road, Fulham, London, SW6 1LYEligibility:Open to anyone aged 1624
You must be able to attend all four sessions to take part. If this is not possible, or you'd like to discuss this further, please let one of the team know.Cost & Booking
This course is free to attend, but in order to secure your place, we ask for a refundable deposit. This deposit will be returned in full once you have attended the final session, or if you cancel outside of our 48 hour notice period.
Any cancellations within 48hrs of the event will not be refunded.If the cost of the deposit presents a barrier to your participation, please get in touch; were committed to ensuring our work remains accessible to all young people.
You can also choose to donate your deposit or contribute a higher amount as a gesture of support. Donations are entirely optional and help us continue to run programmes like this. Any additional funds received will go directly towards expanding our work and creating more free opportunities for young artists in the future. Choosing to donate will not affect your ability to attend or your eligibility for the programme.About Burnt Orange Theatre:
We are a volunteer-led, independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to nurturing the next generation of artists, makers and cultural leaders. Everything we do is driven by our belief in young people their ideas, their creativity, and their power to shape the future of theatre.
Whether you're looking to deepen your skills, build experience, or find your community, this course is a unique opportunity to grow as both an artist and a leader.Interested in joining us?
Spaces are limited, so early application is encouraged. We cant wait to meet you.