Norwich Theatre is now accepting applications for its Young Cultural Leaders programme, a free two-year initiative designed to help people aged 18 to 25 gain leadership experience. The opportunity aims to give younger residents a direct voice in how the theatre is run, with the potential for one participant to progress to the charity board by their second year.
No previous experience in the arts is required to apply for the programme, which is open until 17 July 2026. The initiative is intended to provide practical skills for those looking to become influential decision-makers within the cultural sector.
Hayley Murrow, the Creative Learning Partnerships Manager at Norwich Theatre, said the ambition of the programme is to help participants learn how to shape and define leadership, while also working to diversify local boards by incorporating younger voices.
Norwich Theatre operates as an independent, not-for-profit charity that manages the Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich Playhouse, and Stage Two. Because the organisation does not receive regular public funding, it relies on ticket sales, grants, and membership schemes to support its work and community initiatives.
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