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Applications for Project A 2026 – 27 are now open.

Project A is a full-time, year-long actor training programme for young people aged 18-25.

Our graduates have gone on to work as professional Actors, Directors, Writers, Stage Combat Specialists, Filmmakers and Producers. After graduating from the course, Project A actors have worked nationally and internationally, winning multiple awards for their work. Our graduates are an integral part of developing theatre and performance across our region and on a national level.

If you would like to train and be part of a course based at Newcastle Theatre Royal, developing your skills to enter the industry or go on to further train at a top drama school in the UK or further afield, Project A may well be the stepping stone that you need.

How to apply:

Who can apply?
Applications are open to young people between the ages of 18 and 25

Applications:
Applications for 2026/2027 are now open and will close on Sunday 31 May 2026.

Selection process:
Auditions are by appointment on 18 & 19 June 2026. The audition process includes a classical self-tape and in person audition and an interview. In exceptional circumstances, the applicants’ audition and interview can be requested to be held online.

Course dates:
September 2026 – July 2027

Cost:
£2,200 (Limited bursary places are available)

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What our previous participants say:

Graduate Ryan Nolan, cast in principal roles in Oscar-winning 1917, the BBC’s BAFTA-winning The Left Behind, and as Aled in Amazon Prime Video’s new series Kill Jackie with Catherine Zeta Jones, said: 

“I loved my time at Project A. It was eye-opening and drilled into me the work ethic I needed to succeed and how to balance everything. Working with Phil and practitioners was a priceless experience and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to train at the Theatre Royal every day. I couldn’t recommend Project A more.”