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At Mansfield Palace Theatre and Mansfield Museum, we offer a diverse range of educational and creative programmes for young people. Our Youth Theatre provides a space for building confidence and making friends, while the Technical Academy teaches technical theatre skills. "Get This" empowers looked-after children through creative opportunities and work experience. "Write Track" offers writing workshops, and "Future Movement," in partnership with Rambert Dance, explores various arts disciplines. For younger children, we have "Under 5's Stay and Play" sessions at Mansfield Museum, and "Museum Explorers" allows children to discover behind-the-scenes museum activities. Each programme is designed to inspire creativity and foster learning in a fun, supportive environment.

Work Experience

Interested in Work Experience?
Gain valuable skills and insight by applying for work experience with Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Palace Theatre. Whether you're passionate about arts, heritage, or behind-the-scenes operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Follow the link below to register your interest via the Mansfield District Council website.

Work experience form

Youth Theatre

Mansfield Palace Youth Theatre is an ideal place for young people to build confidence, find their voice, and make friends. Weekly meetings are held during term time at the Palace Theatre, with free taster sessions available.

Technical Academy

Held fortnightly on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm for ages 13-19, this academy allows students to work with industry professionals to learn technical theatre skills, including lighting, sound, and stage design.

Get This

Aimed at empowering looked-after children to think creatively, this programme offers creative opportunities and work experience through activities conducted at schools, the Theatre, or the Museum.

Write Track

Fortnightly workshops on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm for those who enjoy writing. Participants learn about character creation, poetry, world-building, and storytelling in fun, friendly sessions led by a professional writer.

Future Movement

In partnership with Rambert Dance, this programme offers young people aged 16-21 the chance to explore various aspects of the arts and learn from leading professionals in the field.

Under 5's Stay and Play

Held at Mansfield Museum on the third Friday of each month from 10am to 11.30am, this session includes fun craft and messy play activities for children under 5. This is a pay as what you can activity.

For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact us using the details provided at the bottom of this page.