Organisation

Scratchworks Theatre Company

What are you looking for?

Set & Costume Designer

Who are you looking for?

Scratchworks Theatre Company are looking for an experienced set & costume designer, ideally based in the South West to create visually striking and practical set & costume for our new family show, The Mushroom Show (working title).

Role start date: Monday 12th August 2024

For more info & about the company visit: https://www.scratchworkstheatre.com/opportunities

What is the fee?

£3134

Tell us about the job

The Mushroom Show will be an outdoor production, which will be versatile enough to also be performed indoors in a variety of spaces (village halls, schools, theatre spaces, churches, parks etc). The production is also a one-hander, but will have 3 different performers available to tour (2 performers based in the South-West and 1 in the South-East) so 2 versions of the set will also be required eventually.. We are also planning to use speakers & radio mics for the production.

Scratchworks will be starting their R&D process in August, which includes co-creation sharings & workshops which will feed into the final production. It will be essential to have the designer available to design prototypes that we can test at the sharings/workshops so as to problem solve and adapt as we go.

The set & costume designer will be responsible for the design of the set, costume & any additional props. The designer will work closely with the core creative team during their R&D in August/September. During this time, set & costume prototypes will be created and tested in front of a scratch sharing audience. By the end of the process, we want to have developed a full concept for the set & costume that could be handed over to a maker.

The materials budget will be there to cover costs for prototypes, as well as the materials to make a minimum of one set & 3 sets of costume (for each performer on rotation)

As this is a small scale touring production, ideally the set & costume will be able to be dismantled to fit into a car.

Dates & Requirements:

We have laid out the dates of our R&D below. The designer will be required to be available and attend in person rehearsals from the week of the 12th August

R&D weeks:

5th - 9th August

12th - 16th August (designer required in person)

28th - 30th August (ideally designer available)

18th & 19th August (ideally designer available)

Co-creation sharings/workshops: 27th August, 20th Sept, 21st Sept & 22nd Sept

Essential

- Experience designing for outdoor productions

- Experience in working on small-scale touring productions & family shows

Ideal:

- Based in the South West (or has a base in Devon for the R&D period)

- Has previous experience working with reclaimed/recycled materials

- Has experience creating eye catching & visually striking costumes & set



What will the hiring process be?

Email subject heading: Se & Costume Designer - The Mushroom Show

Email: scratchworkstheatre@gmail.com

Access Needs:

Please let us know in your email if you have any access needs. We are an inclusive company, and we will try our best to work to ensure your access needs are met.

Attachments:

- CV

- Video cover letter OR written cover letter

- Portfolio of previous relevant work

Please send your CV, your portfolio/ website link and a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself to the team and telling us why you would like to work on The Mushroom Show. This can be shot on a phone, you can read from notes or you can just make it up as you go. If you are unable to send us a video then a 500 word short cover letter will be fine.

Your video might include a bit about the work you’ve done previously, your skills, and any other relevant experience. You could show us some of your previous creations or simply tell us about you and your interests. This video/cover letter is an opportunity for you to show us who you are.

We think that video might be the best way of doing this, so if you are happy and able to send us a video, that is our preferred option.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - MONDAY 22nd August @ 6pm

Interviews: Wednesday 24th August

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

scratchworkstheatre@gmail.com

When is the closing date?

22/07/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWDjcWCBN6NB9X0kljP8mzUR_r8CeNECRGHfcUELOCtSLFKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Organisation

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

What are you looking for?

Associate Director

Who are you looking for?

Birmingham Rep is looking for an Associate Director to join the creative team for our upcoming production of THE SNOWFLAKE, directed by Matt Aston.

The successful candidate will have experience working on early years productions, as well as experience in movement direction. Experience with puppetry is desirable.

The production will be rehearsed at Birmingham Repertory Theatre and we are keen to hire an Associate Director who is based in the West Midlands.

At the Rep we want our work to be culturally informed and accessible to all. We welcome applications from candidates who identity as D/deaf & disabled/neurodiverse and global majority communities.

What is the fee?

3500

Tell us about the job

About the show:

“Wherever the wind takes us, we all find a place to land…”

Based on the timeless Christmas story by Benji Davies, The Snowflake tells the tale of a snowflake, a little girl and her Grandpa – all longing for their own special place in the world.

Presented by Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre; unwrap the magic at The Rep this festive season and find out how everyone can find their way to shine like a star!

Adapted by Matt Aston, The Snowflake is a Rep Original production and has been created especially for children aged 3 to 6 years old (and their grown-ups!). The show takes place in The Rep’s most intimate performance space, The Door, offering a perfect introduction to theatre and a special experience for young audiences.

Show running time: approximately 50 minutes

Production Dates:

The Associate Director will need to be exclusively available to the production on the following dates:

Preliminary Rehearsal Week 1 (Birmingham Rep): w/c 7 October 2024

Preliminary Rehearsal Week 2 (Birmingham Rep): w/c 14 October 2024

Rehearsal Week 3 (Birmingham Rep): w/c 18 November 2024

Rehearsal Week 4 (Birmingham Rep): w/c 25 November 2024

Technical Rehearsals (Birmingham Rep): w/c 2 December 2024

First Preview (Birmingham Rep): Thursday 5 December 2024

Press Night (Birmingham Rep): Saturday 7 December 2024

(All dates subject to change, which will be communicated as soon as possible.)

Please also indicate your availability in the following periods:

Run at Birmingham Rep: Thursday 5 December 2024-Sunday 12 January 2024

West Midlands Libraries Tour: Monday 20 January 2025-Saturday 15 February 2025

About the role:

The Associate Director will work closely with the Director and creative team throughout the process. Following a two-week preliminary rehearsal period in October, the Associate Director will lead rehearsals for around 10 days in rehearsal weeks 3 and 4 in the Director’s absence. The Associate Director will have experience in, and be able to support the Director with, movement direction.

Responsibilities include:

- Supporting scheduling, rehearsal planning and liaising with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre team, creatives, and co-producers

- Leading the rehearsal room in the Director’s absence as required

- Supporting the delivery of accessible performances

- Taking an active role in contributing to the good welfare of the company, helping to build a creative and accessible environment in which everyone is empowered to do their best work

- Other reasonable duties to aid the smooth running of the production

What will the hiring process be?

Submission of CV and cover letter (or audio/video submissions as alternative) via https://birminghamrepertorytheatreltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=7c3f39d4-e965-4ea2-b090-e370774e8cc9

The deadline for applications is: Monday 5th August 2024, 12pm noon

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

Intermediate

How would you like people to apply?

http://birminghamrepertorytheatreltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=7c3f39d4-e965-4ea2-b090-e370774e8cc9

When is the closing date?

05/08/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

http://birminghamrepertorytheatreltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=7c3f39d4-e965-4ea2-b090-e370774e8cc9 (embedded in the job application form)

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Organisation

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd

What are you looking for?

Assistant Director - Mother Goose

Who are you looking for?

Theatr Clwyd are seeking an early career director who is excited about the magic of Panto to join us as Assistant Director on Mother Goose.

Our annual rock’n’roll pantomime is a highlight for us and our audiences, but this year is particularly special because it’s the first we’ll be making in our new theatre following an extensive capital redevelopment project.

The role of assistant director is a key member of the creative team, supporting the Director (Daniel Lloyd) in the room, this hand-on experience is full time from day one of rehearsals until the press performance, so you’ll get to experience the whole theatre making process on a production of scale.

Please note this is a freelance, fixed-term position, and is open to people born, raised, or living in Wales.

What is the fee?

£3,800 plus subs if based more than 25 miles from Theatr Clwyd

Tell us about the job

Theatr Clwyd’s annual rock’n’roll pantomime is a cornerstone of our season of work. Our annual festive production is seen by over 33,000 people every year. Mother Goose is written by Christian Patterson and features a company of 10 actor-musicians featuring hit songs of the 80’s, 90’s and today. Full creative team and casting to be announced. This is the first pantomime in our newly redeveloped building.

Important dates

Rehearsals begin: Mon 21 October 2024 in Mold, North Wales

Tech: w/c 18 Nov 2024

First Preview: Sat 23 Nov 2024

Guest Night: Thu 28 Nov 2024

Final Show: Sun 19 Jan 2025

The Assistant Director will expect to work between 40 and 46 hours per week, over a 5.5-week period. The assistant director will be full time in attendance from Mon 21 October 2024 – Thu 28 Nov 2024 inclusive.

What will the hiring process be?

All applications to go through Theatr Clwyd's website, and we invite you to write a covering letter of no more than one page of A4 explaining why you think you're right for this role. You can also upload your CV as part of this application process.

Informal discussions with a shortlist of candidates will take place w/c 19 August 2024.

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

https://www.theatrclwyd.com/jobs/open-book-assistant-director-mother-goose-2024-25

When is the closing date?

02/08/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/J9RCYFF

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Organisation

Gothic Opera

What are you looking for?

Production Manager

Who are you looking for?

Gothic Opera are looking for a Production Manager for their production of Maria de Rudenz by Donizetti at Battersea Arts Centre

Appointment:

Ad-hoc in person and online production meetings and venue visits August-October

Rehearsals 7th October - 27th October in London, during the day/ evenings depending on cast availability.

28th October: Get-in and tech

29th October: Tech / Stage and Piano / Stage and Orchestra

30th October: Dress rehearsal

31st October evening: Show 1

1st November evening: Show 2

2nd November matinee: Show 3

2nd November evening: Show 4 + Get out

We would expect the Production Manager to be present at the studio runs and design run rehearsals and the odd staging rehearsals where needed.

What is the fee?

£1800

Tell us about the job

To undertake production management duties, including but not limited to:

Scheduling regular production meetings

Attending venue visits with the producers and creative team

Liaising with venue staff and assessing the requirements of the production according to venue's assets and requirements

Hiring equipment as needed, within budget

Managing and tracking the production budget

Planning, budgeting and overseeing the construction of all the physical elements of the production

Compiling the production week schedule

Assisting with lighting (and sound if applicable) rig and de-rig where possible and necessary

Being responsible for collecting all set, props, technical equipment and their delivery to the venue for the get in, and returning them once the show is completed

Risk Assess the production and ensure that the production, staff, cast and orchestra are safe whilst working in the venue and that the Health and Safety regulations of the venue are followed

What will the hiring process be?

Please send an expression of interest and CV to helenemathiesen1@gmail.com (producer) by 5pm on Thursday 25th July. Interviews will be on zoom on Tuesday 30th or Wednesday 31st July. Please also state your availability during these days.

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

helenemathiesen1@gmail.com

When is the closing date?

25/07/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckAz66EiQMMxQGy3aS4oB4ycZ06wCpZk2cQR1mCfyUJXkr4A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Organisation

London Youth Theatre

What are you looking for?

Stage Manager

Who are you looking for?

London Youth Theatre is looking to hire a Stage Manager for their production of Frankenstein at The Cockpit, Marylebone.

LYT is a youth theatre company for young people across the capital aged 13-23. LYT’s core aim is to make the performing arts more accessible and affordable for young people across London. You can read more about us at: http://www.londonyouththeatre.org.uk.

An enhanced DBS check is desirable but not mandatory.

What is the fee?

£1200

Tell us about the job

The Stage Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing backstage during technical rehearsals and performances

• Being a point of contact between the creative team and the cast

• Assisting with sourcing props

• Liaising with other departments ahead of and during tech

• Working with the LYT team to support our Trainee Stage Managers

The Stage Manager will be expected to attend one day in the first week of rehearsals (w/c 22nd July), the final week of rehearsals (w/c Monday 5th August) at Fourth Monkey, as well as all technical/dress rehearsals and performances.

Key dates:

Rehearsals: Monday to Friday, 22nd July - 9th August

Get-in/Tech: 14th & 15th August

Tech/Dress/Show 1: 16th August

Shows 2 & 3: 17th August

What will the hiring process be?

LYT is committed to tackling issues of diversity in the industry – we strongly encourage applications from those currently unrepresented in our industry.

The Process: Please send a CV and a short covering letter (max 1 page/250 words, or video/audio application of no longer than 2 minutes) to hello@londonyouththeatre.org.uk

Please note that we will be taking applications on a rolling basis and will arrange interviews for candidates who meet the criteria ASAP. Therefore we encourage candidates to please submit your applications as soon as possible.

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

No

How would you like people to apply?

admin@londonyouththeatre.org.uk

When is the closing date?

19/07/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1xS11lCUboLsOXDNwzbS-uwfblUfC9HazbOYJGHBRw_0kFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Organisation

London Youth Theatre

What are you looking for?

Lighting Designer

Who are you looking for?

London Youth Theatre is looking to hire a Lighting Designer for their production of Frankenstein at The Cockpit, Marylebone.

LYT is a youth theatre company for young people across the capital aged 13-23. LYT’s core aim is to make the performing arts more accessible and affordable for young people across London. You can read more about us at: http://www.londonyouththeatre.org.uk.

An enhanced DBS check is desirable but not mandatory.

What is the fee?

£1200

Tell us about the job

The Lighting Designer will be responsible for:

• Attending two rehearsal runs and production meetings as required

• Preparing and editing the lighting design

• Installing and supervising the lighting rig

• Attending all technical rehearsals

• Operating lighting during shows

• Operating a simple QLab for sound. The LD will not be expected to programme or make any alterations to this QLab.

The Lighting Designer will be expected to attend two rehearsal room run throughs in addition to tech.

Key dates:

Rehearsals: Monday to Friday, 22nd July - 9th August

Get-in/Tech: 14th & 15th August

Tech/Dress/Show 1: 16th August

Shows 2 & 3: 17th August

What will the hiring process be?

LYT is committed to tackling issues of diversity in the industry – we strongly encourage applications from those currently under-represented in our industry.

The Process: Please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than 500 words, or video/audio application of no longer than 2 minutes) to admin@londonyouththeatre.org.uk by 18:00 on Friday 19th July. Please include Frankenstein Lighting Designer’ in the subject line of your email.

If there is anything we can do to make the application process more accessible for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

No

How would you like people to apply?

admin@londonyouththeatre.org.uk

When is the closing date?

19/07/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1xS11lCUboLsOXDNwzbS-uwfblUfC9HazbOYJGHBRw_0kFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Organisation

Northcott Theatre

What are you looking for?

Set Designer/Builder

Who are you looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced set designer/builder to create an imaginative, dynamic set in close collaboration with the creative team. An interest in theatre for families and children, and in accessible theatre, would be an advantage. A collaborative and creative approach will be particularly important. We will seek to engage young people in generating ideas for the show, and this would be a process we would expect the designer/builder to embrace.

You must have your own/access to a space to build the set. Although helpful, the set designer/builder is not required to transport the set.

What is the fee?

£3000

Tell us about the job

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic set designer and builder based in the South West of the UK, for a brand new version of the Elves and the Shoemaker.

The project is a co-production between the Exeter Northcott and PaddleBoat Theatre, aimed at young audiences and their families, to run in the 270 seat Barnfield Theatre, Exeter in the run up to Christmas 2024. The production will be big-hearted, quirky, fun and a perfect mix of tradition and freshness. We will be bringing a magical miniature world to life for young audiences.

The play will be devised and directed by the PaddleBoat team and will include a cast of three professional performers, two of whom are PaddleBoat Theatre members.

KEY DATES

The white card model will be presented by mid-September.

The final design will be in place by the end of September.

Build will take place during October, ready for rehearsals beginning Mon 11 Nov. Rehearsals will be until Fri 13 Dec 2024 and take place in Exeter, during which time you may be required to come into rehearsals to tweak or add finishing elements to the set.

The fit up and technical period will run Sun 15 – Mon 16 Dec 2024 and, if possible, the designer will be expected to be present for all of that time.

Performances will run Mon 16 – Tue 24 Dec 2024, and the designer is not expected to be in attendance during this run.

What will the hiring process be?

We are asking all applicants to apply via our website, by July 17th at 5pm. Informal interviews will take place week commencing 22nd July.

https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/get-creative/work-with-us/open-call-out-set-designer-builder-for-the-elves-and-the-shoemaker/

Will the project comply with the Green Book standards on sustainability?

Intermediate

How would you like people to apply?

https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/get-creative/work-with-us/open-call-out-set-designer-builder-for-the-elves-and-the-shoemaker/

When is the closing date?

17/07/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/get-creative/work-with-us/open-call-out-set-designer-builder-for-the-elves-and-the-shoemaker-application-form/

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