Are any of your students interested in working in a theatre?
Polka will be back running our extremely popular Work Experience Week from Monday 24 June – Friday 28 June 2024.
We work with a group of 20 students from school years 11 & 12. The group will spend time with all departments at Polka including production, marketing, fundraising, creative learning and visitor services. They will learn about how we make theatre for children, and experience how an arts organisation is run.
As part of the week all students will get to see our current productions, take part in practical workshops, shadow members of staff and present a production pitch to the Polka team.
Applications are now open for Work Experience Week 2024. See below for more information, or contact Lizzie, Schools Relationship Officer.
How to apply
We welcome submissions via application form, video, or audio recording. To apply, please select the relevant button below.
The deadline for all applications is 9AM on Friday the 15th of March 2024.
Who can apply?
Work Experience is open to anyone in School Years 11 and 12.
We particularly support our local secondary schools in placing their students for work experience, and because of this priority is given to students who live or study in Merton, Wandsworth or Croydon.
What should I put in my application?
On the application form, you will be asked a series of questions designed to help us get to know you.
As there is a large demand for placements at Polka we highly recommend that relevant experience is clearly stated in the application form, along with what you would hope to gain from a placement.
Remember, Work Experience at Polka runs across multiple departments, so it’s important you demonstrate an interest in the wider world of theatre, not just in acting.
I’m having trouble completing my application. What should I do?
If you require information in a different format, you want to apply over the phone, or just need some help, please contact Lizzie, Schools Relationship Officer, on [email protected], or call 020 8545 8362
When will I hear back about my application?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to have a short, informal chat with two members of the Polka team. These will take place on:
Wednesday 3rd April
Thursday 4th April
Saturday 6th April
Tuesday 9th April
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday the 3rd of May.
Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to offer work placements outside of the dates above.