Bruiser Theatre Company is delighted to be a collaborator on EQUAL ARTS 2024–2026, an Erasmus+ project supporting greater gender equality and balance in leadership and management roles across the performing arts, dance and media sectors.
Led by InDance International (Spain) in partnership with European organisations including Bruiser Theatre Company (Northern Ireland) and Skill Up Srl (Italy), EQUAL ARTS brings together partners from Spain, Italy and Northern Ireland with a shared ambition: to support women aspiring to leadership and management positions within the performing arts.
The project explores gender disparities within the sector, identifies the barriers that impact women's progression into leadership roles, and develops practical training and educational resources to support greater inclusion, confidence and opportunity. Through research, collaboration and the collection of real-world case studies and best practice, EQUAL ARTS will create a suite of digital learning resources, including a training curriculum and micro-learning course designed to support educators, trainers and learners across the creative industries.
As part of the project, partners are delivering a free series of online webinars focused on women's empowerment in leadership across dance, theatre, media and the wider creative industries. Each session brings together industry expertise, practical learning and opportunities for discussion, equipping participants with tools, knowledge and networks to support their professional development.
Participants are welcome to attend one, two or all three webinars, with registration allowing you to select the session(s) you wish to attend.
Equal Arts Unlocked Webinar Series & Dates and Times:
Part 1 Skill Up: Success and Opportunity: Female Leadership (Length 50 min)
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.00 pm ( Madrid Standard Time (GMT+2) Central European Time
Part 2 InDance International: Sustainability & Professional Development: “Dance Longer, Grow Stronger: Building a Sustainable Career in Dance” (Length 50 min).
Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Time: 6.00 - 7.00 pm ( Madrid Standard Time (GMT+2) Central European Time
Part 3 Bruiser Theater Company: Promoting Work Theatre: Beyond the Spotlight.
Livestream and panel discussion by RCE 106.9 FM, RCE YouTube, TCWL Instagram & English Radio Barcelona/TCWL FaceBookLIVE! Length (60 min)
Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Time: 4.00 - 5.00 pm ( Irish Standard Time GMT/UTC+1) British Summer Time
Discover the many career opportunities behind the scenes in theatre through expert discussion, practical advice and inspiring stories from women working in production, technical theatre and stage management.
All webinars take place online and are maximum 60 minutes.
Bruiser Theatre Company Webinar
Bruiser Theatre Company is proud to host its contribution to the EQUAL ARTS webinar series with Promoting Work for Women in Theatre: Beyond the Spotlight.
This engaging online session shines a light on the many women working behind the scenes in theatre, celebrating careers in production, technical theatre, stage management and creative leadership that are essential to every production but too often overlooked.
Featuring a live panel of women working across production, technical and stage management roles, the webinar will explore the realities of building a career behind the scenes, the barriers women continue to face, and the many pathways available for those looking to enter or progress within the industry. Participants will gain practical advice, hear first-hand experiences from industry professionals and discover how existing skills and experience can transfer into production and technical theatre careers.
This webinar welcomes anyone with an interest in developing their career in the performing arts, including:
Artists and performers
Producers and company managers
Stage managers and technicians
Creative producers
Choreographers and directors
Educators and trainers
Students and emerging theatre-makers
Anyone interested in leadership, production or technical theatre careers
Whether you're taking your first steps into the industry or looking to develop your career in leadership and production, this session offers valuable insight, inspiration and practical guidance.
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 4.00–5.00pm (Northern Ireland)
Location: Online via Zoom (joining details will be sent following registration)
As part of registration, attendees will be invited to complete a short questionnaire to help gather valuable insights from individuals and organisations. The findings will contribute to EQUAL ARTS research and support the development of future training resources, educational materials and initiatives that promote gender equality and strengthen opportunities for women working in leadership across the performing arts.
Bruiser Theatre Company is proud to be part of this important European initiative and looks forward to welcoming participants to an inspiring conversation about the future of leadership, representation and opportunity within the performing arts.
Registration is now open. Register for the Bruiser Theatre Company webinar or choose to attend the full EQUAL ARTS Webinar Series. Simply select the webinar(s) you wish to attend when completing the registration form. We look forward to welcoming you online and working together to help shape a more equitable, inclusive and representative creative sector.
This engaging online session shines a light on the many women working behind the scenes in theatre, celebrating careers in production, technical theatre, stage management and creative leadership that are essential to every production but too often overlooked.
