Musical Theatre Professionals - 17th November 2026

10am to 2pm, November 17th 2026

Safeguarding for Musical Theatre Professionals brings safeguarding into the unique world of musical theatre, giving teachers, directors, performers, practitioners and those working with young people the knowledge and confidence to create safe, inclusive and supportive environments.

This course condenses and simplifies the essential safeguarding and welfare information you need to understand when working with children and young people in musical theatre. Whether you work in a theatre school, youth theatre, performing arts organisation, production company or deliver workshops and tuition, this course will help you understand your responsibilities and put best practice into action.

Explore the key safeguarding issues relevant to musical theatre, including child protection, adult safeguarding, safer working practices, inclusion, health and safety and the wellbeing of young performers.

The course covers key areas including:

• Designated safeguarding leads

• Child and adult safeguarding

• Contextual safeguarding

• Peer-on-peer abuse

• Missing children

• Ratios and supervision

• Risk assessment and health & safety

• Fire safety

• Safer recruitment and guest practitioners

• Overnight trips and residentials

• Online safety and photography

• Special educational needs and disability

• Welfare and mental health

• Information sharing and confidentiality

• Complaints and concerns

• Creating safe rehearsal and performance environments

Whether you're teaching a weekly musical theatre class, directing a youth production, running workshops or supporting young performers backstage, this course is not to be missed.