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Future Stages
Future Stages is a development program for students with an interest in the performing arts who would like to learn more about career pathways available to them.
The program provides opportunities for Tasmanian students in years 10 to 12 to experience productions, access behind-the-scenes, and participate in discussions and creative workshops that connect them more closely with arts professionals and pathways to a career in the performing arts. Most importantly, it provides an opportunity to build a strong and supportive community with other arts-focucsed young people and emerging theatre makers. The program is free for selected applicants.
A secondary objective is to increase school retention for young people at a critical point of their studies in Year 10, by providing insight into the multiple careers and pathways available to pursue a career in the arts and tangible information about how they can access it.
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Theatre Royal’s Future Stagesis a program that provides students in Year 10-12 who have a strong interest in the performing arts, with an opportunity to experience productions and participate in discussions and workshops that connect them more closely with the performing arts sector.
What your student will gain
- Access to professional theatre shows presented by companies from Australia and New Zealand, including tickets and workshop opportunities
- The opportunity to speak directly to artists making a career in the arts, to ask questions and learn from their experience and insight
- Social opportunities to connect with other emerging theatre makers
There is no cost to apply or participate in Future Stages.
Applications will open in January 2026
- Applications are assessed by a panel as part of a competitive process due to limited places.
- Applicants will be contacted regarding their application in the first week of March to advise whether they have been successful.
- 2025 Future Stages participants are eligible to reapply for the 2026 program, providing they meet the criteria as outlined in the application form.
Supported by The Chrysanthemum Foundation (Founding Patron), Jane Coatman and David and Michelle Warren, members of the Future Stages Giving Circle, and all donors to the Future Stages Plus1 Campaign.
- Applications open in January 2026
- Explore Future Stages here
- If you have any questions about Future Stages, please email education@theatreroyal.com.au
Interim General Manager, Andrée Hurburgh says Future Stages is a great example of the Theatre Royal’s commitment to supporting more young Tasmanians to access and participate in the arts.
“Our aim is to de-mystify a career in the arts by providing an indication of what roles exist – on stage or behind the scenes - and how young people can plan to move towards them.”
“We’re really excited about the potential of this program to deliver outcomes for young Tasmanians over the long term.”
- Future Stages has helped me so much not only with confidence but also with my career pathway. I’m so grateful to have had this experience!
- I love the Future Stages Program. It has inspired me to look further into touring as a technician with a production company. The opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Theatre Royal and have a look at the equipment was fantastic.
- There’s such a need for young people to learn more about the technical jobs in the arts. I’m now working backstage at the Theatre Royal!
The feedback we have received already from our 2025 Future Stages students has been incredible - from beyond my expectations to It really makes me hopeful for my future.
It’s clear this program is opening doors, building confidence and changing lives.
