Young Technicians
Young Technicians is a fun introduction to the world of technical theatre for 13 to 17 year olds.
What is Tech Club?
Young Technicians is a fun introduction to the world of technical theatre for 13 to 17 year olds.
You will be introduced to different elements of technical theatre including Stage, Lighting, Sound and Stage Management. You’ll get the chance to try out different backstage roles in our professional theatre space and will learn from our experienced technical team.
If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes in a theatre but don’t know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity to start exploring.
What you’ll do
Over 8 weeks,you’ll be introduced to the exciting world of technical theatre. Here’s a glimpse at what you’ll get up to:
- Explore taster workshops in sound, lighting, stage and stage management – all led by our expert tech team
- Get hands-on with equipment including rigging lights, flying bars, programming light and sound desks, making props… even using pyrotechnics!
- Practice backstage skills like marking out a set design, exploring ‘The Book’, and calling cues from a prompt copy
- Discover the wide range of careers that make live theatre possible
When is it?
The dates for the upcoming Spring 2026 cohort are:
Saturday 24th January, 2-5pm
Saturday 31st January, 2-5pm
Saturday 7th February, 2-5pm
Saturday 28th February, 2-5pm
Saturday 7th March, 2-5pm
Saturday 14th March, 2-5pm
Saturday 21st March, 2-5pm
Saturday 28th March, 2-5pm
The session on Saturday 7th March will include a show visit to the performance of Noughts & Crosses.
Fees
The cost of the course varies depending on your circumstances. We have created a payment scale (see below) to help you identify which fee is appropriate for you. Fees cover the cost of the 8 sessions as well as tickets to selected performances at Northern Stage as part of the programme.
Fees are required to be paid in advance of starting the course and more information about how to do this will follow if you are successfully selected to take part.
Standard fee: £150 (If you have the means to pay for the full value of the course)
Discounted fee: £90 (If you do not have the means to pay for the full value of the course)
Bursary places: FREE*
*Bursary places are limited and bursary applications from young people from a low-socioeconomic background, from the global majority or with a disability will be prioritised, in line with Northern Stage’s strategic priorities. As part of a bursary place, we can also support with the cost of travelling to and from sessions.
How to apply
Applications are now closed for Young Technicians starting in January 2026. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for the January 2026 cohort, please complete this form and we will contact you if a space becomes available.
The next round of Young Technicians is expected to run in January 2027.
If you’re interested in technical theatre, you might like to apply for our Work Experience programme which takes place in July 2026. Applications open on 15th December and close on 1st March.
We’re also planning some exciting Easter and Summer workshops which will include elements of Young Technicians – keep an eye on our social media and website for more information!
If you would like us to let you know about future groups or similar activities, you can sign up to our mailing list and we’ll keep in touch about opportunities to get involved.