Get Involved

At Lawrence Batley Theatre, we believe theatre is for everyone. We offer a range of opportunities for you to get involved in. Whatever your age, experience, or interests.
Whether you're a young person stepping into a rehearsal room for the first time, an adult looking to try something new, or a professional artist shaping your next project, we’re here to support and celebrate your journey.

We believe every young person deserves the chance to experience the magic of live theatre.
At Lawrence Batley Theatre, we offer a range of creative opportunities for children and young people across Huddersfield and West Yorkshire. From our popular youth theatre groups to workshops, school partnerships and work experience placements, we help young people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and find their creative voice.
Whether you're a teacher looking to enrich your offer or a young person looking to take part, explore the opportunities to get involved below.
Ways to Get Involved
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Young Company
A home for our creative young people.
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School Visits
We work closely with local schools to bring inspiring arts experiences into classrooms and welcome students into our building.
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Under 30s
Sign up to our FREE Under 30s scheme for discounts, offers, incredible shows and mind-blowing experiences!

At Lawrence Batley Theatre, we welcome adults of all ages and experience levels to come together, get creative, and be part of something special right here in Huddersfield!
From our regular classes and workshops to joining our community production cast, we’re proud to a be a friendly and supportive space for you to try something new, meet new people, or take centre stage yourself!
Ways to Get Involved
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Community Production
Our community productions are a chance for local people to star on our stage in a fully produced show.
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Things To Do
From one-off workshops to monthly events, our regular activities give you the chance to explore all kinds of creativity.
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Volunteer
We couldn’t do what we do without our amazing team of volunteers. We’re always on the look out for more fantastic people to join us!
Our Artists in Development programme is designed to nurture and empower local artists and companies, providing them with the space, time and support they need to develop brave and exciting new ideas.
The artist development programme packages up the space, time, and expertise we can offer emerging artists and companies. There is no outcome required from the artist/company. The programme is designed to give space to those who have a brand-new idea, to those who need development time, or to those who are almost ready for an audience.
Our Artist in Development will receive:
- 1-to-2-week residency in our Cellar Theatre or Attic Theatre space for free.
- Mentoring from our team: this can be in the form of support with funding applications, dramaturgy, community engagement support, marketing advice, movement direction or technical assistance.
- Opportunity to present a sharing performance at the end of the residency to an invited audience (if appropriate).
On being selected as an Artist in Development you’ll have a meeting with our Head of Creative Programme about your project and will set a timeline for your time as an Artist in Development at Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Autumn/winter 2025 Artist in Development
Applications to be our Autumn/Winter 2025 Artist in Development are now open.
To apply please send a written (maximum 1 side of A4) or video (maximum 2 minutes) application to programming@thelbt.org
Your application should include:
- Some background to you / your company / your creative practice and any other creatives involved
- Some information on the project you are seeking support on including how far along this current project is (incl. details on timeline)
- How would being an artist in development at Lawrence Batley Theatre support you / your project?
We are particularly interested in projects which are:
- Led by Kirklees based creatives
- Led by South Asian creatives
- Explore the environmental agenda
- Led by Global Majority creatives
Application deadline: Wed 27 August, 5pm
Decision by: Wed 20 September
So, if you're looking for creative things to do in Huddersfield, want to take part in local theatre, or simply connect with others through the arts, take a look at how you can get involved at Lawrence Batley Theatre.
We have regular workshops, youth theatre sessions, artist development programmes and volunteering opportunities – not just inside our building, but out in schools, communities and public spaces across Huddersfield.
It doesn’t matter if you’re performing on stage, working behind the scenes, or volunteering to ensure everything runs smoothly for our audiences – every role makes a difference, and every voice adds to the story we’re telling together.