PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK

This year's sold-out Junior Theatre Festival Europe takes place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May at The ICC in Birmingham. 64 groups and over 2500 people will attend the two day-long celebrations of musical theatre. We're thrilled to announce availability of a limited number of places on our Professional Development (PD) Track.

You will immerse yourself in workshops, adjudications, and discussions while having fun with fellow teachers and directors. It's also a great way to meet the MTI team and interact with the people who adapt the Broadway Junior shows. If you are interested in bringing a group to the Festival in the future, then the PD track is a great way to experience it first without students. You’ll also get priority booking for the 2026 Festival which, given the popularity, we expect to sell out quickly. We promise to leave you inspired and energised with new strategies and resources.

As part of the Professional Development Track, you’ll receive full access to the Festival, souvenir brochure and a JTF t-shirt.

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Preliminary Schedule

08:00 Registration
08:30 Festival Kick Off
09:15 Watch Adjudications
10:00 Professional Development Workshop
10:50 Break
11:15 Watch Adjudications
12:00 Professional Development Discussion
12:45 Watch Adjudications
13:15 Lunch (on your own)
14:30 New Works Showcase
15:15 Professional Development Workshops (x3)
17:45 Break
18:00 Awards Ceremony
19:00 END

How to Apply

You can apply to attend on either Saturday 24th May OR Sunday 25th May by CLICKING HERE You’ll need to pay a non-refundable Registration Fee of £30 to attend. If you’d like to bring more than one teacher/director from your organisation please be advised that each person must be registered separately. Once we've received your registration we’ll be in touch to confirm your place.

For more information about the Festival, click here