‘I’d heard of apprenticeships, but not like this’, said Bessie. Last year she completed a paid technical theatre apprenticeship with the Park Theatre in Islington – winner that year of The Stage’s Award for ‘Fringe Theatre of the Year’.

It was the perfect opportunity to learn the foundations of her craft in a renowned venue. 

Since 2013, Islington Council has worked with local arts organisations to create 35, six to twelve month paid creative apprenticeships and internships like Bessie’s. These include working with production teams to oversee the casting, rehearsing, and production of theatre shows; and supporting global tours of internationally-known dance companies.