Get Involved!

We are always looking for help - and not just on stage... could this person be you?!

We are always on the lookout for new members to help with the wide variety of events we host at The Arts Centre, The Wellesley and sometimes in other venues. So if you are enthusiastic, enjoy getting involved and want to help - we will almost certainly have something you can do.

What Can I Help With?

We need help with all aspects of putting on a show - not just treading the boards... from Lighting to Costume and Sound to Stage Crew - even someone to film shows and be in charge of the backstage video link.

We also run a members bar that's open all year round, all our workers are volunteers and we are sometimes short of staff. So if you're a professional pint-puller (or even a rubbish pint-puller!) - we're sure you'll be very welcome, and training is fully included (obviously you have to be over 18 though).

When will I be needed?

Well, this is a tricky one to answer. It largely depends what you're doing and what upcoming events we have. Some times we don't need a great deal of helpers, but other times we could do with the extra help - either way you will be very welcome. We generally start set building a couple of months before the show, lighting and sound get ready about 3 weeks before the show and other departments work all year round. The best thing to do is come along and find out! A lot of us are there all the time regardless of what shows are happening!

Will I fit in?

Yes! We have people from all walks of life at the Arts Association, from railway engineers to builders, ex-bbc engineers to newsagent owners, young and old, small and tall (some even have beards!)! We are sure you will find the arts centre a very welcoming place. If you want to get involved but are worried about not knowing anyone, why not contact us using the details from the contact page and we'll meet up over a drink in the bar one night?

Who should I speak to?

This is easy: email getInvolved@w-a-a.co.uk with all information about you, inclding your contact details, what you want to get involved with and you should get an email or phone call back at some point.