What the Young Leaders say
‘I was slightly nervous for this week however all of the staff and volunteers were incredibly welcoming and supportive. Throughout the week we were exposed to multiple different activities and careers available not only in the theatre industry but also marketing. We were guided through many roles present at Norden farm for example, in the sound and lighting systems, helping out at the box office, photography, designing our own poster and I even had the chance to communicate using a radio! We also watched multiple plays and films so it was very exciting! At the end of the week we ran a workshop which we had a budget for and had been discussing and preparing for throughout the week, this was a fun experience and helped establish the skills and points of consideration needed when organising and planning an event, which is in my opinion, a vital life skill. During my time at Norden farm I made new friends and I also discovered new areas in Norden farm I had never been to. Moreover I had an insight of all the rooms backstage and working environment at Norden farm and therefore many other organisations, glimpsing all the different types of roles available. I would really recommend this week as it will not only increase your experience and insight into the working environment but it is also an opportunity to give back to the community through a free fun workshop you will be running with your friends at the end of the week! It was very enjoyable and I definitely hope to have the chance to do it again next time.
Gargi,14’
Other opportunities for Young People
There are lots of opportunities for young people to gain work experience at the start of their creative careers at Norden Farm, you can find out more by clicking the below links.
Click here to find out more about the Young Leadership Programme
Click here to find out more about the Young Creatives Programme
Click here to find out more about the Work Experience Programme
Contact
Education Officer email/ farmout@nordenfarm.org dd/01628 682563
Young Leaders is supported by the Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation
Young Leadership Scheme
As well as our Work Experience programme we also run the Young Leadership Scheme.
The Young Leadership Programme at Norden Farm allows students to gain hands on work experience.
The programme, which runs throughout the Easter and Summer holidays is open to young people, aged 14- 17 years.
During the Easter and Summer holidays 2025 we will recruit a team of Young Leaders to work with us on our Holiday programme, supporting local Young People to engage with the Arts. Participants will join us from Tuesday 8 April to Friday 11 April for Arts Week and from Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 April for our general Arts week, and then from Tuesday 5 August to Friday 8 August for Summer Arts Week and from Tuesday 12 August to Friday 15 August for our Summer Theatre Week. During the week participants will assist with workshops and with Front of House, work alongside professional artists and performers and lead an end of week open workshop for local children and families and work on our Art or Theatre Weeks holiday programme.
Participation in this course can be used toward Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award and DofE Award.
To apply for a place on one of our courses please click here to complete the application form
The Young Leadership Programme at Norden Farm is supported by The Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation.