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Breaking News Agency for Creative Production METAL are working in partnership with the Agency for Creative Production (ACP), to run 10 x paid placements for
June 1, 2022
Breaking News Agency for Creative Production METAL are working in partnership with the Agency for Creative Production (ACP), to run 10 x paid placements for
An evening with Phil Davis To mark the actor Phil Davis’s 50th year in film and television, The White Bus’ Southend Film Festival 2022 will
High House Production Park, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex Essex Book Festival will be taking place in 35 venues across Essex throughout June. Our venues include a Napoleonic
Friday 27th May 2022 Lover Come Back, 1pm : Park Inn Palace Hotel Ballroom USA : 107mins : 1961 : Certificate ’PG’ Directed by Delbert
UCSE Higher Education Dean takes up a new challenge, and we will be sad to see him go. The Backstage Centre looks at Higher Education
There Is Always Hope’, starring Colm Meaney, kicks off another superb Southend Film Festival this year. Successful author Jonathan Stack has been so obsessed with
The Backstage Centre are delighted to be hosting Just FX’s “Stage Pyrotechnics Safety Awareness Training” The typical schedule of the course includes: Workshop presentation environment
A Call Out to you A focus on festival skills shortages Bring on the summer! (…it may not feel particularly summery right now), many of
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team of The Backstage Centre as Client Liaison & Sales Coordinator. We are looking for a strong
ESSEX FILM COLLECTIVE is a network of talented, reliable creatives who work across all areas of the film and television industry that are based in
The Backstage Centre Ltd are delighted to announce White Light Ltd joining SFL as strategic partners with d&b solutions . The team at the Backstage
The Backstage Centre Ltd are delighted to be supporting the 2022 Horror-on-Sea Film Festival. Paul said: “Since we started Horror-on-Sea ten years ago, the festival
The Backstage Centre are delighted to share the stories from two former students at South Essex College, who have both gained openings in the world
Tilbury on the Thames Trust and partners awarded £1million funding to deliver community-led cultural programme for Thurrock The Tilbury on the Thames Trust, supported by
Director of the Academy for Live Events Production. Metal are recruiting a Director to lead the Academy for Live Events Production – a fantastic opportunity for a
From 9am GMT, Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th November 2021 (Online and free) This British Council 4-day Partner SEA event aims to increase awareness of
Andrea Cunningham steps up as the new Director of Metal in Southend – the artsorganisation based at Chalkwell Hall in Chalkwell Park. Metal supports artists
The Backstage Centre is a world-class, purpose-built, production, rehearsal & training facility. Situated in Purfleet-on-Thames’s High House Production Park. It is just 11 miles east
The Backstage Centre are delighted to present an inspirational opportunity for an experienced Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer (£50-60k) for “Metal is
The Backstage Centre introducing…. The Arts and Culture Network Founder of the Arts & Culture Network, a Brand Strategist at Chufd, a Marketing & Business
The National College Creative Industries Ltd, at home in The Backstage Centre Purfleet, offers specialist technical production and creative industry courses through its partner, South
Southend Film Festival 2021 The Backstage Centre Ltd are delighted to be supporting the 2021 Southend-on-Sea Film Festival. This exciting annual event attracts visitors from
Hello, lovely to see you here, thank you for wanting to find out more about us. Amplify profiles children and young people’s voice in creative
What does the Association of British Theatre Technicians and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama have in common with the United States Institute of
Rubbish Costume competition 2021 What is the Rubbish Costume competition? University Centre South Essex is relaunching its ‘Rubbish Costume Competition’ again in June 2021. The success
Supporting innovation, creativity and partnershipin the UK Theatre Industry. The ABTT Virtual Ideas Platform is open to anyone and everyone with an idea. It has
Tilbury Bridge Walkway of Memories /Opens from WINDRUSH DAY 22 June 2021 ‘As I stand at this bridge and gateway, I feel the spirits of
We celebrated National Cupcake Day on the 13th of June in style with some beautiful cupcakes from our very own SoundBite catering. Now SoundBite are
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has angered and outraged creative sector leaders, artists and educators, who are urging the UK government to reconsider plans to cut subsidy funding for Arts courses by 50% across higher education institutions in England.
Is this a time to make such savings? Why do the Arts matter so much?
Mental health is so important but did you know that the food you eat can have are strong impact on how you feel and relate
The Backstage Centre SoundBite Cafe work with BA(Hons) Photography students on a live brief commission. London trained, Andrew Dee is a photographer working both on
This week we meet with actor, writer, producer and Dickens Theatre Company founder, Ryan Philpott.
The Backstage Centre invites you to consider what it takes to get into the creative industries and the courses you can study to get you there.
In a series of articles about the venues we like to visit for our entertainment, we reveal some of the finest Theatres in Essex.
High House Production Park, located in Purfleet-On-Thames, is a cultural industries business zone featuring historic buildings, a public park and playground. It is also where
SoundBite are sharing their favourite Easter treat, ideal to enjoy this Bank Holiday Weekend! Ingredients For 16 pieces 115g Unsalted Butter 1 Egg 1 tsp
Trafalgar Entertainment acquire HQ Theatres. What does this mean for our regional theatres?
In 1862, English scientist John Pepper, developed the now popular concept known as the ‘Pepper’s Ghost Illusion’. There was a fascination at the time in
Essex Cultural Diversity Project has teamed up with Brentwood Borough Council to create a new opportunity for artists.
Ali Pretty is best known as the founding member and artistic director of the international outdoor arts company – Kinetika, which she founded in 1997 after a long-established career in carnival arts and a growing commitment to community engagement work. Ali tells us about her work with Kinetika at High House Production Park studios, her life’s work and how this all started.
Design challenge detail Do you have an artistic, graphic design flair? If so, we would love to receive logo design ideas for our new C.A.T.S
Why not try and serve up our delicious brownie recipe as a sweet treat for Mother’s Day?!
With the Centenary of publication of Bram Stokers “Dracula” in May 1897, Jonathan Catton who used to work for Thurrock Borough Council’s Thurrock Museum, based in Grays, investigates the connection.
Founder and front man for 80’s new wave and synthpop band Fiat Lux, Steve Wright, spoke with The Backstage Centre about his music, and career.
We hear from our students and their course leader about what this year has looked like for them.
This week is National Apprenticeship Week. The Backstage Centre is lucky to have three apprentices helping to make up our team. Meet Ted, Phoebe and
Upcoming opportunities for Community Artists and Community Arts Touchstone Scheme (C.A.T.S) Logo Design Challenge The Backstage Centre’s Community Arts Touchstone Scheme is looking for South
Are you experienced? We want to hear your story about the world you work in, and how effectively you can build a successful career? The
High House Production Park is not only home to the Backstage Centre, but also for a number of leading British artists and arts organisations providing
From January 2021, The Backstage Centre and James Eade Training are proud to offer the NCCI Ltd approved JET2377 ISITEE, the replacement C&G assured course
The Backstage Centre in Purfleet-on-Thames provided a warm home in February this year to the new BBC One series, ‘Little Mix The Search.’ Leigh-Anne, Perrie, Jesy and Jade tell us about the auditions and their hopes for the series.
