Opportunities in Theatre and Performance

Goldsmiths is proud to be one of nine members of the CHASE AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership. CHASE, which stands for Consortium for Humanities and the Arts South-East England, is one of 11 Doctoral Training Partnerships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

In 2018 the CHASE consortium offered up to 75 studentships at member institutions, including the Goldsmiths Theatre and Performance Department.  

CHASE funding is available to all UK and EU students and pays full tuition fees for PhD-level study.

It also provides a stipend for living expenses for eligible students. 

CHASE-funded students have access to additional skills training and researcher development opportunities.

Subject to being offered a place, all eligible applications received for PhD study in the Department of Theatre and Performance will be considered for CHASE funding.

New applicants should discuss their interest in the CHASE studentship with their potential supervisor and/or with the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Mischa Twitchin. We urge prospective applicants to contact us as soon as possible to discuss their project.

Further information about CHASE studentships can be found on the CHASE website.

Associate Artist(s)

The Associate Artist/s Award recognises outstanding success of a student or group of students in the final year major production module (DTA, PPS, C&S) and takes into account the applicants’ track record of practical work over three years of the BA Theatre and Performance programme.

The Associate Artists, who can be a group or an individual, receive a bursary and are nurtured in their first year after graduation from Goldsmiths.

The bursary can be used for research and development, technical and resource support, outreach, mentoring, business development or on other agreed strategies to enhance the award-holders’ transition into the industry.

The Associate Artists are expected in return to undertake outreach work supporting Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths.

This may entail assisting with events or activities that promote the Department (such as Open Days) and other work that will be negotiated with the Award-holders in advance.

The award is recognised by The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). The Associate Researcher Award recognises an outstanding academic track record and Dissertation.

The recipient acts as a writing and research mentor for undergraduates and assists with events that promote a research culture among students in addition to receiving mentoring from academic staff.

Associate Researcher(s)

The Associate Researcher Award recognises a TaP student’s outstanding academic track record and their exceptional work on the Dissertation.

The award-holders will be mentored and supported in their postgraduate research.

Associate Researchers are expected in return to act as writing and research mentors for undergraduates.

This may entail assisting with events or activities that promote a research culture among students and will be agreed in advance.

The award is recognised by HEAR.

Each year, students in their final year of study will have the opportunity to apply for the assistant technician role within the department.

This post is open to students across all programmes in Theatre and Performance and is a year-long contract.

Within the role, you will assist our technicians in lighting, sound, scenography and costume, and help with the running of events and performances that are held in the department.

Applicants do not have to be exceptionally skilled in technical practice, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are required.

This is a chance to learn as you work to hone your craft in a familiar and nurturing environment, supported by industry professionals with a breadth of expertise.

The role is a great opportunity to network and build your experience, which can act as a stepping stone into the world of professional work.

The post runs from September each year for 12 months.