Upstart Makeup for Theatre

Upstart: Creative Careers Festival 2023

Friday 10 November - Saturday 11 November 2023

Welcoming all young people interested in creative careers!

Join us to explore this year’s theme of wellbeing. From mark-making and makeup skills, to exploring colour, curation and what it's like to be an LGBTQ+ creative today, come along to our in-person events and discover even more online at V&A's South Kensington, V&A East, V&A Wedgwood and Sheffield museums.

Full schedule and links below:

Friday 10 November - Saturday 11 November 2023

V&A Dundee
1 Riverside Esplanade,
Dundee, DD1 4EZ

Free, some events require booking in advance

Young People (aged 14 -24)

Upstart Museum of You

Friday 10 November

Upstart: Queer to Stay (11:00 - 12:00, Juniper Auditorium)

A relaxed in-conversation event about being an LGBTQ+ creative today.

Upstart: Mindful Making (12:00 - 15:00, Robertson Studio)

A relaxed workshop exploring the playful design skills of mark-making.

Upstart: Makeup for Theatre (Day 1: 13:00 - 16:00, Day 2: 10:00 - 16:00, Weston Studio)

A two-day workshop which combines theatrical makeup skills with character development.

Saturday 11 November

Upstart: Bright and Bold (11:00 - 12:00, Juniper Auditorium)

An in-conversation event exploring colour and pattern with contemporary designers.

Upstart: Museum of You (12:00 - 15:00, Robertson Studio)

Create your very own alternative 'Museum of You' with this unique creative workshop

Upstart Mindful Making

Upstart Online

There are even more Upstart events taking place online. Click below more info and find out how you can get involved!

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