The Grade I listed Brighton Dome has a rich 200-year history. Built by Prince Regent as a stable block, our venue has transformed from a Victorian skating rink, to a WW1 military hospital, and is now a leading performing arts venue.
We are looking for volunteers to help us uncover some of the hidden histories of these iconic buildings. Your research will directly contribute to material that appears in the newly re-opened Corn Exchange and Studio theatre and in future exhibitions.
Research Volunteers will be looking at a number of stories including Regency Brighton, Brighton in the 1960's when the first Brighton Festival began, and how the Dome and Corn Exchange relates to the history of Black and Minority Ethnic communities, from the thousands of Indian Soldiers who were hospitalised here in WW1 to some of the iconic names in music, dance and theatre who have performed here including the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, Paul Robeson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, Maya Angelou, Carlos Acosta, Akram Khan, Stormzy, Beyonce and more.
Look through existing Brighton Dome and Festival research including notes, documents and images, and pull together this material in one place.
Present your work to the public and to staff at Brighton Dome and Festival Open Days.
Brighton Dome Open Days and Events.
Induction to include H&S, Customer Care, Diversity and Equality in relation to relevant activities. Discussion of purpose and activities of role ongoing as research project develops.
We are happy to provide references for our volunteers.
Brighton Dome and Festival is the premiere multi-arts venue on the south coast. We also produce Englands leading and most progressive mixed arts celebration – Brighton Festival, each May. Brighton Dome has received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to renovate the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre and reunite the Royal Pavilion Estate. We are looking for volunteers to help us uncover the hidden histories of these iconic buildings and share these stories with the public.
In the first instance, you must contact the University of Brighton's Volunteering Service, Active Student, who will discuss the full application process with you. Application form and interview. Deadline to submit an application to the Dome is Monday 3 December 2018, so please ensure to contact Active Student at least three working days before this date to give you enough time to apply.