We are looking for a director for 'A Place for Me?', a new play by Anne Odeke, co-produced by Havering Changing.

'A Place for Me?' is a family play with songs that celebrates the Windrush Community and their connection with Essex. Not everyone is aware that HMT Windrush docked at Tilbury in 1948. This means that for many arriving from the Commonwealth both then and for many years after, their first touch of English soil was 'Essex soil'. It is well documented that many arrivals went on to work in London, Liverpool, Southampton - big cities, but what of those that chose to stay where they first arrived? What of those that stayed in Essex?

The production will open and perform at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for 1 week before embarking on a small-scale community tour in and around the London Borough of Havering.

Key Dates:

White card - Mon 9 or Tue 10 September 2024

Final model - Tue 24 September 2024

Rehearsals at QTH - Mon 7 October to Sat 26 October 2024

Get in - Sun 27 October 2024

Technical rehearsals - Mon 28 Oct and Tue 29 October

Opening night - Wed 30 October 2024

Press night - Thurs 31 October 2024

Havering Changing tour - Week commencing Mon 4 Nov 2024

Extended local tour - Week commencing Mon 11 November 2024

What is the fee?

The fee for this role is £3,750 which is inclusive of VAT and other expenses. We will work with the candidate and do our utmost to undertake any reasonable adjustments (e.g. access requirements, caring responsibilities) to ensure the director is supported to undertake the role to the best of their ability.

Tell us about the job

Person Specification:

1. Experience as a theatre director, with at least one directing credit run of more than 1 week

2. Experience of directing and/or creating work for both theatre and non-theatre spaces

3. Experience working with a company of four or more actors (this could be as an assistant or associate)

4. Experience of working with actor-musicians; this could be in a musical or a play with music (including as an assistant or associate)

5. An interest in working in non-traditional performance spaces and/or making locally specific work

6. Based in Outer East London or Essex

Services Required:

• Develop the artistic vision for the production, in close collaboration with the writer

• Working with the Creative Director and writer to provide any support around script development ahead of rehearsals

• To direct the production to a high standard

• Working closely with the designer to realise a production that can easily tour to multiple venues, including non-theatre spaces

• To attend white card and final design meetings (likely in person at QTH)

• Lead the creative team

• Planning a detailed rehearsal schedule with the Producer and Stage Management

• Independent research and any necessary work ahead of rehearsals

• To attend production meetings

• Lead on casting, supported by the Producer and Creative Director

• Work closely with the CSM to enable the smooth running of technical rehearsals

• Attend and note previews

• Liaise with Marketing, Production, Facilities and Communities colleagues as necessary in the smooth delivery of the work

• To promote and comply with all current legislation and the Company’s policies, including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health & Safety.

• Actively promote and support QTH commitment to access and championing environmental sustainability.

• The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

We are particularly keen to hear from directors from Black Caribbean backgrounds and working-class backgrounds for this role. If this is you, and you're not sure you meet all the criteria, please do apply anyway.

We envisage this role beginning as soon as the director’s availability permits following an interview process. The director will be required full-time throughout rehearsals, technical rehearsals and previews. We will do our best to work around the director’s other commitments, with the exception of listed key dates, in the months beforehand. The contract will run until the first night of the community tour (4th November 2024).

What will the hiring process be?

To apply, please send a CV of no more than two sides of A4 and a covering letter of 300 – 500 words, addressing the person specification highlighting any particular skills or experiences against those required on the advert and confirming your availability for the dates listed to AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk .

Please include at least one reference we can contact.

Selected candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 11 June between 10am – 2pm (on Zoom).

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk

When is the closing date?

03/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SsJk0SLNhkaM_XXWE-TqYk5An0E8Ya1Kjwu5LVcxLShUM1c0NktWTzVLVDNKSUdHV1JVMVREWjVEVC4u

We are looking for a director for 'A Place for Me?', a new play by Anne Odeke, co-produced by Havering Changing.

'A Place for Me?' is a family play with songs that celebrates the Windrush Community and their connection with Essex. Not everyone is aware that HMT Windrush docked at Tilbury in 1948. This means that for many arriving from the Commonwealth both then and for many years after, their first touch of English soil was 'Essex soil'. It is well documented that many arrivals went on to work in London, Liverpool, Southampton - big cities, but what of those that chose to stay where they first arrived? What of those that stayed in Essex?

The production will open and perform at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for 1 week before embarking on a small-scale community tour in and around the London Borough of Havering.

Key Dates:

White card - Mon 9 or Tue 10 September 2024

Final model - Tue 24 September 2024

Rehearsals at QTH - Mon 7 October to Sat 26 October 2024

Get in - Sun 27 October 2024

Technical rehearsals - Mon 28 Oct and Tue 29 October

Opening night - Wed 30 October 2024

Press night - Thurs 31 October 2024

Havering Changing tour - Week commencing Mon 4 Nov 2024

Extended local tour - Week commencing Mon 11 November 2024

What is the fee?

The fee for this role is £3,750 which is inclusive of VAT and other expenses. We will work with the candidate and do our utmost to undertake any reasonable adjustments (e.g. access requirements, caring responsibilities) to ensure the director is supported to undertake the role to the best of their ability.

Tell us about the job

Person Specification:

1. Experience as a theatre director, with at least one directing credit run of more than 1 week

2. Experience of directing and/or creating work for both theatre and non-theatre spaces

3. Experience working with a company of four or more actors (this could be as an assistant or associate)

4. Experience of working with actor-musicians; this could be in a musical or a play with music (including as an assistant or associate)

5. An interest in working in non-traditional performance spaces and/or making locally specific work

6. Based in Outer East London or Essex

Services Required:

• Develop the artistic vision for the production, in close collaboration with the writer

• Working with the Creative Director and writer to provide any support around script development ahead of rehearsals

• To direct the production to a high standard

• Working closely with the designer to realise a production that can easily tour to multiple venues, including non-theatre spaces

• To attend white card and final design meetings (likely in person at QTH)

• Lead the creative team

• Planning a detailed rehearsal schedule with the Producer and Stage Management

• Independent research and any necessary work ahead of rehearsals

• To attend production meetings

• Lead on casting, supported by the Producer and Creative Director

• Work closely with the CSM to enable the smooth running of technical rehearsals

• Attend and note previews

• Liaise with Marketing, Production, Facilities and Communities colleagues as necessary in the smooth delivery of the work

• To promote and comply with all current legislation and the Company’s policies, including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health & Safety.

• Actively promote and support QTH commitment to access and championing environmental sustainability.

• The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

We are particularly keen to hear from directors from Black Caribbean backgrounds and working-class backgrounds for this role. If this is you, and you're not sure you meet all the criteria, please do apply anyway.

We envisage this role beginning as soon as the director’s availability permits following an interview process. The director will be required full-time throughout rehearsals, technical rehearsals and previews. We will do our best to work around the director’s other commitments, with the exception of listed key dates, in the months beforehand. The contract will run until the first night of the community tour (4th November 2024).

What will the hiring process be?

To apply, please send a CV of no more than two sides of A4 and a covering letter of 300 – 500 words, addressing the person specification highlighting any particular skills or experiences against those required on the advert and confirming your availability for the dates listed to AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk .

Please include at least one reference we can contact.

Selected candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 11 June between 10am – 2pm (on Zoom).

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk

When is the closing date?

03/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SsJk0SLNhkaM_XXWE-TqYk5An0E8Ya1Kjwu5LVcxLShUM1c0NktWTzVLVDNKSUdHV1JVMVREWjVEVC4u

We are looking for a Composer & Sound Designer for A Place for Me?, a new play by Anne Odeke, co-produced by Havering Changing.

'A Place for Me?' is a family play with songs that celebrates the Windrush Community and their connection with Essex. Not everyone is aware that HMT Windrush docked at Tilbury in 1948. This means that for many arriving from the Commonwealth both then and for many years after, their first touch of English soil was 'Essex soil'. It is well documented that many arrivals went on to work in London, Liverpool, Southampton - big cities, but what of those that chose to stay where they first arrived? What of those that stayed in Essex?

The production will open and perform at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for 1 week before embarking on a small-scale community tour in and around the London Borough of Havering.

Key dates:

White card - Mon 9 or Tue 10 September 2024

Final model - Tue 24 September 2024

Rehearsals at QTH - Mon 7 October to Sat 26 October 2024

Get in - Sun 27 October 2024

Technical rehearsals - Mon 28 Oct and Tue 29 October

Opening night - Wed 30 October 2024

Press night -Thurs 31 October 2024

Havering Changing tour - Week commencing Mon 4 Nov 2024

Extended local tour - Week commencing Mon 11 November 2024

Fee:

The fee for this role is £2,000 which is inclusive of VAT and other expenses. We will work with the candidate and do our utmost to undertake any reasonable adjustments (e.g. access requirements, caring responsibilities) to ensure the Composer & Sound Designer is supported to undertake the role to the best of their ability.

About the job:

Person Specification

1. Experience of composing music played live by musicians or actor musicians

2. Experience as a theatre Composer, with at least one full composer or sound design credit with a run of more than 1 week.

3. Experience rehearsing with musician/actor musicians

4. Experience as a sound designer, working dynamically with paired back resources, befitting the small-scale touring nature of a production

5. An interest in working in non-traditional performance spaces and/or making locally specific work

6. Based in Outer East London or Essex 

Services Required:

• Develop the musical score for the production, in close collaboration with the director and writer

• To compose music for the production to a high standard that responds to the skills of the actors

• Working closely with the freelance director, freelance production manager and QTH’s Head of Technical and Production and Head of Sound to realise a score for the production that can be played by a group of actor-musicians in multiple venues, including non-theatre spaces 

• To attend parameters meetings, white card and final design meetings (likely in person at QTH)

• To attend rehearsals as agreed with the director (approximately 4 days during the first week of rehearsals to share the music with the company, and up to 2 days per week for the remaining weeks of rehearsals).

• Independent research and any necessary work ahead of rehearsals

• To attend production meetings throughout rehearsals 

• Attend and note previews

• To promote and comply with all current legislation and the Company’s policies, including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health & Safety.

• Actively promote and support QTH commitment to access and championing environmental sustainability.

• The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

We are particularly keen to hear from Composers/Sound Designers from Black Caribbean backgrounds and working-class backgrounds for this role, in line with the themes in the play. If this is you, and you're not sure you meet all the criteria, please do apply anyway.

We envisage this role beginning as soon as the artist’s availability permits following an interview process.

The composer will need to have good availability throughout rehearsals and be full time in technical rehearsals and previews. We will do our best to work around the composer’s other commitments, except listed key dates, in the months beforehand. The contract will run until the first night of the community tour (4th November 2024).

Hiring process:

To apply, please send a CV of no more than two sides of A4, a link to a website/soundcloud or downloadable music file showcasing your work and a short covering letter (300 – 500 words) introducing yourself, highlighting any particular skills or experiences against those required on the advert and confirming your availability for the dates listed to AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk.

Please include at least one reference we can contact.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview on Tuesday 25 June 2024 between 3pm and 6pm (on Zoom).

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk

When is the closing date?

16/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SsJk0SLNhkaM_XXWE-TqYk5An0E8Ya1Kjwu5LVcxLShUM1c0NktWTzVLVDNKSUdHV1JVMVREWjVEVC4u



Composer & Sound Designer - Queens Theatre Hornchurch

We are looking for a Set & Costume Designer for A Place for Me?, a new play by Anne Odeke, co-produced by Havering Changing.

'A Place for Me?' is a family play with songs that celebrates the Windrush Community and their connection with Essex. Not everyone is aware that HMT Windrush docked at Tilbury in 1948. This means that for many arriving from the Commonwealth both then and for many years after, their first touch of English soil was 'Essex soil'. It is well documented that many arrivals went on to work in London, Liverpool, Southampton - big cities, but what of those that chose to stay where they first arrived? What of those that stayed in Essex?

The production will open and perform at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for 1 week before embarking on a small-scale community tour in and around the London Borough of Havering.

Key dates:

White card - Mon 9 or Tue 10 September 2024

Final model - Tue 24 September 2024

Rehearsals at QTH - Mon 7 October to Sat 26 October 2024

Get in - Sun 27 October 2024

Technical rehearsals - Mon 28 Oct and Tue 29 October

Opening night - Wed 30 October 2024

Press night -Thurs 31 October 2024

Havering Changing tour - Week commencing Mon 4 Nov 2024

Extended local tour - Week commencing Mon 11 November 2024

Fee:

The fee for this role is £2,000 which is inclusive of VAT and other expenses. This is including £100 for model box expenses. We will work with the candidate and do our utmost to undertake any reasonable adjustments (e.g. access requirements, caring responsibilities) to ensure the Designer is supported to undertake the role to the best of their ability.

About the job:

Person Specification

1. Experience as a theatre set and costume designer, with at least one design credit with a run of more than 1 week 

2. Experience of designing and/or creating work for both theatre and non-theatre spaces (this could be as an assistant or associate) 

3. An interest in working in non-traditional performance spaces and/or making locally specific work

4. Based in Outer East London or Essex

Services Required

• Develop the artistic vision for the production, in close collaboration with the director and writer

• To design the production to a high standard within the time frame and budget parameters.

• Working closely with the freelance director, freelance production manager and QTH’s Head of Technical and Production and Head of Production Workshop to realise a production, in budget, that can easily tour to multiple venues, including non-theatre spaces 

• To attend rehearsals as and when required.

• To attend parameters meetings, white card and final design meetings (likely in person at QTH) 

• Work closely with the Costume Supervisor – the designer will need to be hands on involved in sourcing costumes.

• Independent research and any necessary work ahead of rehearsals 

• To attend production meetings throughout rehearsals

• Attend and note previews

• To promote and comply with all current legislation and the Company’s policies, including Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health & Safety.

• Actively promote and support QTH commitment to access and championing environmental sustainability.

• The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature, which may be covered by the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

We are particularly keen to hear from designers from Black Caribbean backgrounds and working-class backgrounds for this role, in line with the themes in the play. If this is you, and you're not sure you meet all the criteria, please do apply anyway.

The designer will need to have good availability throughout rehearsals and be full time in technical rehearsals and previews. We will do our best to work around the designer’s other commitments, except listed key dates, in the months beforehand. The contract will run until the first night of the community tour (4th November 2024).

Hiring process:

To apply, please send a CV of no more than two sides of A4, a link to a website or downloadable portfolio showcasing your work and a short covering letter (300 – 500 words) introducing yourself, highlighting any particular skills or experiences against those required on the advert and confirming your availability for the dates listed to AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk.

Please include at least one reference we can contact.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview on Tuesday 25 June 2024 between 10am and 2pm (on Zoom).

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

AislingAssistant@queens-theatre.co.uk

When is the closing date?

16/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SsJk0SLNhkaM_XXWE-TqYk5An0E8Ya1Kjwu5LVcxLShUM1c0NktWTzVLVDNKSUdHV1JVMVREWjVEVC4u



Fio are looking to appoint a dynamic, exciting and passionate leader to join the company as Executive Director or Senior Producer, depending on experience level.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference for Global Majority people in Wales, helping to create cultural change. We are interested in people who have a background in the arts, but also those that may be new to this field, and are totally open to radically re-thinking pathways to senior leadership positions.

Download a copy of the job pack for an in-depth description of the role in Welsh or English: Jobs — Fio (wearefio.org.uk)

Fee:

38,000 per annum

About the job:

This is a senior position working alongside Fio’s Artistic Director and CEO Sita Thomas.

The ED role requires close collaboration with Fio’s Board to set the strategic direction of the company, to oversee the delivery of its

business objectives, and ensure that it thrives both artistically and financially now and in the future.

The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic planning and financial stability of the company and leads on all fundraising for the company. The Executive Director will lead the HR function of the company and will share responsibility alongside the Artistic Director for creating a culture internally that inspires and supports all staff, freelancers and participants to flourish in the arts sector in Wales.

The Senior Producer would take on less responsibilities with more of a focus on project management, producing productions, with

contributions to fundraising, financial management and other elements of the ED role where suitable.

Hiring process:

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please send an up-to-date CV; a covering letter (2 pages max.) or video (10 mins max) addressing the person specification and outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Desirable Criteria; contact details for two referees who can be contacted if you are to reach the second interview stage, and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Pease complete our online form through the link on our jobs page Jobs — Fio (wearefio.org.uk)

Please send these documents to jobs@wearefio.co.uk by 10am on Monday 10 June 2024.

For an initial confidential informal conversation about the role, please contact our Artistic Director and CEO Sita (sita@wearefio.co.uk) to arrange a meeting.

www.wearefio.com/jobs

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

www.wearefio.com/jobs

When is the closing date?

10/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

www.wearefio.com/jobs

Omnibus Theatre in Clapham are looking for a lighting designer with experience in projection.

Fee:

£1500 for lighting design (+ £500 for projection)

About the job:

This role is for our autumn season in house production - the design will focus on creating the environment of the arctic.

Key dates are as follows:

Rehearsals: 2nd - 24th September

Previews: 24th - 26th September

Press: 27th September

Last night: 12th October

Rehearsals to take place in South London with performances at Omnibus Theatre.

Hiring process:

Please send a CV and short intro to yourself / cover letter.

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

Baseline

How would you like people to apply?

Please email producer@omnibus-clapham.org

When is the closing date?

03/06/24

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://forms.office.com/e/ddzk86mu45

Person Specification:

Essential:

Formal technical theatre training or qualified by experience of working in a technical theatre department.

Experience of working as a technician in a busy theatre, and arts venue

Excellent knowledge of lighting, sound and staging equipment and practice.

Understanding of how to programme and operate using ETC Element lighting desk

Understanding of QLab for both sound and AV

Ability to work at heights, lift bulky and heavy lighting and technical equipment as well as having good manual dexterity for operating equipment.

Friendly, warm, and empathetic personality.

Excellent problem solving, fault-finding and decision-making skills.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

Good availability from late-June through to late-July 2024

Keen interest in the arts and the work of Seven Dials Playhouse

Fee:

£16.35 ph with a four hour minimum call

About the job:

Seven Dials Playhouse is looking for a pool of casual technicians to assist in delivering its wide-ranging programme, in particular its upcoming Edinburgh preview season.

They will work across the programme to support the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of stage, electrics and sound requirements on fit-ups, productions, and strikes/get outs. They will also ensure compliance with Health and Safety and relevant legislation.

Duties for the role include but are not limited to:

● Acting as venue tech when in the building.

● Preparing and operating lighting, sound and technical equipment asdirected and to the highest possible technical standards.

● Setting up technical equipment as specified by artists.

● Supporting artists during technical rehearsals.

● Rigging and focusing lights.

● Programming lighting cues.

● Completing sound checks.

● Ensuring good housekeeping and undertaking maintenance of the backstage and storage areas as instructed. Reporting any defects or faults not within your control.

● Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety legislation and Seven Dials Playhouse’s policies and procedures.

● Attending meetings where necessary.

Hiring process:

Please apply with a CV and one-page cover letter, detailing your experience, and how your skills and experience fit the role, to programming@sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and there is no deadline for applications. If we feel your application fits the criteria for the role, we will contact you to arrange an interview.

Please visit http://www.sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk for a full job description pack

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

No

How would you like people to apply?

programming@sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk

When is the closing date?

No specific closing date, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Link to your Equal Opportunities form

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vgqCqFA2kbLJBkgGtl1xANOdauylGYEpiZo_pMupn60/edit