Q: Do I have to be a trained actor?
A: No, but acting/drama skills are obviously advantageous as too is previous experience in T.I.E. You must be enthusiastic, adaptable, young at heart, dedicated and love working with children.

Q: Do I have time off to sight-see?
A: You will receive a minimum of 6 full days off a month, however some days you will work for 2 hours, and others for 6 – some days you will need to drive to another destination and sometimes you will not. Each day is different. It is fine if you wish to visit locations of interest as long as it does not disrupt the tour.

Q: Do I have to be able to drive to apply?
A: No, but it’s always useful and advantageous. If you drive and come from outside the EU, you’ll need to obtain an International license before leaving home.

Q: Do I need a work visa or EU Passport?
A: Yes, you will need one of the following:

Please note that ACLE is unable to offer assistance in obtaining either of these.

Q: Explain TIE
A: TIE stands for Theatre in Education. Our philosophy surrounds the notion that children learn more when they are taught through a variety of mediums including drama, song and interactive activities. "Emotions Generate Learning". In this respect, children learn in a fun and memorable way.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Click here to begin the application process.

Q: How much money will I be paid?
A: Actors are paid €250 per week and returning/senior actors €280 per week, plus a bonus (between €0 and €40 per wekk) which you will receive at the end of your contract. Accommodation and transport is provided. During the rehearsal period in Sanremo actors receive €150.

Q: What age are most of the actors?
A: The minimum age for our actors is 18, and the bulk of our actors are aged between 22 and 30.

Q: What do the workshops consist of?
A: Workshops are held after the show – the actors split the groups of children into smaller groups and run 30-60 min long workshops which include games, songs and activities relating to the didactic element of the show. Each actor will work with approx. 20 - 30 students in each workshop. The workshops are part of the repertoire and are prepared for you.

Q: What happens in Sanremo for the rehearsal period?
A: The rehearsal period is around 2 weeks long and is based in Sanremo – a bustling coastal town on the Italian riviera near the French border. The rehearsal period involves learning the repertoire along with the corresponding workshop material. During this rehearsal period in Sanremo you will be placed in your group of three or four. We have to ensure that the actors have compatible personalities and are able to bring different strengths and skills to the job. You will also be told whereabouts your tour will take place and general administration information. We are unable to take requests of placements in particular locations but we do are best to ensure that all groups see as much of Italy as possible.

Q: What is the accommodation situation like?
A: Accommodation will be in shared hotel rooms or in ACLE flats depending on where your tour takes place. You will almost always have to share a room with your colleagues.

Q: What type of shows/sketches will I be performing?
A: The hour long shows are either based entirely on one story (Three Little Pigs, Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood, Excalibur) or consist of a combination of short humorous sketches suited to meet the English level of the audience. The children are aged between six and 16, however the bulk of the shows are aimed at children aged 13 and under. For the older students we offer workshops based on a musical and Shakespeare. In this case the students are the protagonists and our actors the facilitators. The duration of this ‘show’ is around 2 hours. (It is not followed by an extra workshop.)

Q: When and where are the auditions?
A: Our auditions are usually held in London (other UK destinations are added if necessary) around Oct - Nov. Information and details regarding this are given directly to successful applicants who are invited to attend. You must apply to be invited to audition. If you are unable to audition we do accept DVD or video cassette (EU compatible) applications and if necessary,You-Tube links.

Q: When do tours start and how long do they run for?
A: Tours run from October to December and January to the end of May/start of June. We will need three to six actors from October and up to 30 actors to start in January.

Q: Where in Italy does the tour take place?
A: Our tours run all over Italy. We collaborate with over 2000 Italian schools from the Dolomites to Sardinia and Sicily. You could be working anywhere!

Q: Who can I contact for more info?
A: Please contact us by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
All applications must be for the attention of Romina Tappi, Artistic Director (Theatrino)