Community Post Type: Callouts

Liverpool Independents Biennial need volunteers to help staff venues.

As this festival grows into what is quickly starting feel like a city-wide studio, there are more and more spaces to invigilate.

If you can donate a day, or half a day per week to give artists the time they need away from their work, and would like to get involved please email volunteering@artinliverpool.com.

As part of their Talent Development Initiative, Liverpool’s Royal Court are excited to offer free training in Storytelling Evaluation.

Storytelling Evaluation is a way of assessing programmes or schemes by using communication, open questions and free flowing conversation.

Those who take part and complete the training will then be qualified to apply for paid evaluation work with the Royal Court, specifically their Mentor Creatives Scheme. This method of evaluation is particularly useful for those working on creative and community based projects.

The method can be broadly broken down into three stages:

1: STORY COLLECTING:

A Story Collector will talk, one – on – one, with a participant of a scheme and use open ended questions to get a truthful, nuanced and personal account of their experience. This typically takes thirty to sixty minutes. These conversations are recorded, then handed over to an editor.

2.EDITING:

The Editor will transcribe the recorded conversation, in full. They will then edit this down to a single page document that summarises the participants story, while still maintaining the truth of their voice and experience.

3. SHARING:

The finished stories are shared with those organisations or individuals responsible for the programme that is being evaluated. The stories are read and used as a launching off point for what worked about the project, what did not, and what can be done to improve it in the future.

The training, hosted by Old Fire Station, offers opportunities to train in either or both of the following roles:

• Story Collecting: 5hr, preferably in person but online will be considered.
• Transcribing and Editing: 2hr, in person or online.

They welcome applications from those who wish to train in both positions.

The training will happen at the end of July – exact date TBC.

Applicants must be 18+
North West base preferred but not essential

More information about Storytelling Evaluation and Old Fire Station can be found here:

ABOUT | Stories of change

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please email harvey@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

Harnessing the Chaos: A Writing Workshop with Keith Saha🌟

Join 20 Stories High for this FREE one off writing workshop which will introduce you to some techniques to help writers block, using free writing and character study as a starting point.

Led by Keith Saha – writer, theatre-maker, and Artistic Director of 20 Stories High.

Open to anyone, no experience needed, just bring your curiosity!

Thursday 10th July at Toxteth TV, 6-8pm
To book, email: leonisha@20storieshigh.org.uk

Join Make It Write’s Film Workshop! Presented by Film Makers, Writers, and Directors: Keith Hyland, Ted Gray and Blake Emery

Experience the thrill of writing, filming, and acting for the screen at their immersive workshop. Here’s your chance to dive into the world of filmmaking alongside industry professionals.

Key Details:

Dates: August 23rd-24th, 2025

Location: The Studio Beyond

Event Highlights:

3-5 Writers will craft a short film

3-5 Crew members will bring the film to life behind the camera

3-5 Actors will showcase their talent on screen

Limited number of spaces.

Film Festival Submission:

They are excited to submit their completed film to various film festivals! Your entry fee of £20 will contribute towards the submission costs.

Film Premiere:

Don’t miss the premiere of the completed film at Fringe Bangs! Film Festival on October 9th, 2025.

Get Involved:

Interested in being part of this exciting opportunity?
Email Blake@studiobelow.co.uk with your details, preferred role (writer, crew, actor), and any relevant experience. This is a non-paid opportunity.

Are you aged 18-25, living or working in St Helens, and passionate about a career in the arts?

Do you want to gain real-world experience, connect with creative professionals, and make a difference in your community?

The FLASH (Future Leaders in Arts in St Helens) programme is a paid mentoring and training opportunity hosted by the Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) and funded through St Helens’ Borough of Culture Award.

They’re looking for up to 15 enthusiastic and creative young people to join their 2025 cohort.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 24 June

Do you enjoy dancing?

Do you live in L8?

Stronger Together comes to L8! They are so excited to be starting FREE weekly world dance classes for women* and every Friday from the 6th June until 8th August.

Head along for a weekly session with Maxine Brown.

Book your free place here: https://forms.gle/HuSWUWe6u23F7F4L7 or visit their website to book!

*Trans women are and will always be welcome in these sessions. The same goes for non-binary, gender fluid and gender queer people who feel included by the term women.

Make It Write are looking for three actors for a profit share production as part of Make It Write’s evening of short plays, created by course participants on one of their writing programmes.

Head along if you are interested in auditioning for one of these roles.

No preparation required for auditions. Scripts will be provided on the day.

Please note the show date will be 3rd October 2025 and rehearsals will start from July, exact times to be decided once cast.

No need to get in touch, just drop in. However if you would like more information or have special requirements, please contact the director, Kirsten by email: kirstenhawkinsactor@gmail.com

The Studio Below, 39 Rodney Street, Liverpool

On Lets Make Film’s website they accept local job/experience opportunities for short films in the area and share them on their socials.

There are some fantastic filmmakers in 2025 looking for help from their community, get involved if you want some experience on set!

If you have a project coming up and need help finding cast or crew, fill in the form on their website, and if they can help they will!

What do you want to learn—or teach?

DoES Liverpool are expanding their range of hands-on workshops and one-to-one sessions at DoES Liverpool, and they want your input!

From surface-mount soldering to Japanese woodblock printing, their recent workshops have been a hit—and now they’re planning more.

💡 Got a skill to share? A topic you’re eager to explore?
📋 Fill out our quick survey and help shape what comes next!

👉 https://bit.ly/does-survey