Arcola Academy

Arcola Academy presents ‘Elevate’

Arcola Academy ‘Elevate’ is back! 

Arcola Academy will welcome a new cohort of Hackney based creatives aged 18 – 25 to develop, expand, and explore theatre and performance as a professional pathway. This project invites emerging actors to spend a week here at Arcola Theatre, collaborating with peers and industry professionals to develop, rehearse and perform a showcase designed to ‘elevate’ their unique abilities as a performer. 

This project includes the opportunity to:

  • Perform at Arcola Theatre
  • Work with industry led professionals to create a high quality showcase
  • Workshops lead by industry professionals on tax for actors, casting and self taping 
  • Free ticket to see Jane Eyre here at Arcola Theatre 
  • Free ticket to see 54.60 Africa here at Arcola Theatre 
  • Free headshot taken by Charlie Flint 
  • Professionally shot monologue showreel footage 
  • £60 reimbursement towards food and travel expenses 
  • Expand your network and collaborate with like minded individuals

Key Dates:

To apply for this project, you must be able to commit to the following dates and times in full. 

Monday 11th of August, 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Tuesday 12th August, 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Wednesday 13th August, 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Thursday 14th August, 10.30am – 4.00pm 

 Friday 15th August, 10.30am – 4.00pm 

Apply now: 

https://forms.gle/93bXZCK69ct5kiN29

Applications are now open! Deadline for applications is Thursday 19th of June. Successful applicants will be notified on Friday 27th June. 

If you would like to submit a video application, you can answer the questions as listed on the above Google Form via video and send to aoife@arcolatheatre.com 

Elevate is funded by Discover Young Hackney – a Hackney Council initiative supporting young people to find their career in the arts.