Volunteer with us
We are looking for volunteers for our exciting inclusive drama group The Brummie Ensemble supporting us for the first term of our second year. The volunteers will work alongside the creative team to support participants.
Volunteers will be expected to participate in Saturday morning project sessions (see dates below).
Volunteers will work alongside our Artistic Director and a team of experienced facilitators, you’ll gain valuable experience and meet some excellent brummies!
Women & Theatre will reimburse volunteer travel costs (e.g. transportation and mileage) during the duration of the project.
About The Brummie Ensemble
The Brummie Ensemble is a dynamic, inclusive drama group for anyone interested in theatre, performance and finding community through creative collaboration. Whether a seasoned performer or curious to try theatre for the first time, this is the space to explore and grow. It brings people together from different walks of life – broad age range backgrounds, identities, and experiences to co-create exciting, original theatre.
The Brummie Ensemble is open to all but we have a commitment to working with people from the below groups:
- Older Adults at risk of social isolation
- People who are Care Experienced
- Carers
- People with additional needs
Access is a priority. We’re committed to making sure everyone can participate meaningfully.
The invite was to come as you are, let’s make theatre that reflects the world around us.
Brummie Ensemble launched last year ending with a sell-out public performance at The Birmingham Rep in March 2026. In June we begin the second year which will be based at Birmingham Settlement at Edgbaston Reservoir also known as The Red Shed. Our first term will have a focus on skills development for participants with a particular focus on comedy.
No auditions. No experience needed. Only your curiosity. From workshops to full productions, we focus on process, community and the joy of storytelling.
We expect a mixture of returning participants from year 1 and people who are new to the company to be involved.
| Dates 11am – 1pm |
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| Saturday 13 June 2026 |
| Saturday 20th June 2026 |
| Saturday 4th July 2026 |
| Saturday 11th July 2026 |
| Saturday 18th July 2026 |
| Saturday 25th July 2026 |
| Saturday 1st August 2026 |
| Saturday 8th August 2026 |
| Saturday 15th August 2026 |
| Saturday 22nd August 2026 |
About Women & Theatre
Women & Theatre is a multi-award-winning Birmingham based theatre company and charity. We make deep work about things that matter, reflecting the language and lives of ordinary people. Working across arts, health, and community sectors, we have been pioneering new ways of addressing contemporary issues through performance since 1983.
Apply
To apply as a volunteer please email our Project Manager Matt via mattsmith@womenandtheatre.co.uk with a brief paragraph about why you are interested in volunteering and any previous experience you have by 5pm Friday 29th May 2026. It is likely we will then invite you to have an informal chat with us probably online in advance of the start of term.
Please feel free to also ask any questions.
