What jobs & opportunities has our research uncovered thus far?
With so much information available online, it's easy to miss the wood for the trees. Let's clarify things.
We'll list items by venue on a blog post by post basis.
Jobs and opportunities are in flux, changing frequently. Visiting company websites, subscribing to their newsletters and following company and staff Twitter accounts is a good way to keep up to date.
Post #3 - Almeida Theatre
Please Note: for job descriptions and application forms, see under the theatre's 'Jobs and Opportunities' link at the bottom of their website
Head of Individual Giving
The Almeida Theatre is seeking an Head of Individual Giving (ed. Professional Fundraiser). This post is offered on a Permanent, Full-Time contract.
The Almeida Development team is a fast-paced team, looking for a tenacious and ambitious fundraiser. If you are a creative thinker and a collaborative team player with experience in stewarding and prospecting donors, and want to work in one of the most exciting London Theatres this role is for you.
Application deadline: Monday 29 May 2023 Interviews will take place: Tuesday 6 June 2023 Second Interviews will take place: w/c 12 June 2023
Production Manager
The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Production Manager. This post is offered on a full-time a Permanent position.
The Production Manager ensures the most effective use of people, systems and budgets within parameters set out by the Head of Production and Producer. They will support the work of the Almeida Production department in the planning and delivering of all physical aspects of the productions to the highest standard and within health and safety and licensing guidelines.
Application deadline: 9:30AM Friday 2 June 2023 First Round interviews will take place: w/c 5 June 2023 Second Round interviews will take place: w/c 12 June 2023
Stage Management Student Placement
The Almeida Theatre are offering a Stage Management Student Placement. This post is offered on a Fixed-Terms basis.
This is a learning opportunity to gain insight into how a Stage Management team operates in a producing house. You will work closely alongside all members of the Stage Management team and support them and the production through the rehearsal and tech process.
Working dates: week commencing 3rd July – Wednesday 23rd August 2023 With Travel Expenses Paid.
Application deadline: 10AM, Monday 12 June 2023 Interviews will take place: Monday 19 June 2023
Stage & Technical Crew Pool
The Almeida Theatre is seeking to increase its pool of Stage and Technical Crew for fit ups, get outs and show running.
We are looking for people with experience and interest in assisting all technical and production departments on upcoming Almeida fit ups, get outs and shows.
Please send your CVs and a short cover letter to: production@almeida.co.uk Application Deadline: Rolling
Performers
For actors, you're going to need an agent for their main productions of course, but they do have a Community Productions department, and for young people, which includes recent graduates still under 25, their Young Artists programme might be of interest, including:
aYoung Creatives initiative 18-25, "for aspiring musical theatre creators".
a Young Company for aspiring actors aged 14 to 25.
a Young Producers programme for 16-25 year olds.
aYoung Designers and Technicians programme (14-18).
a Youth Advisory Board for "new arts leaders".
Free weekly drop-in drama workshops for 18-25 year olds.
Please see the Almeida Theatre website's menu Get Involved page for more information.
Post #4 - Ambassadors Theatre Group
N.B. With a company of this size jobs come and go in all areas of theatre management and production at various locations in the UK.
From wigs and wardrobe to legal affairs, there's too much to list here. Visiting the companies website is advisable:
See the ATG.co.uk website. On the landing page, scroll down to; "We've built a team of experts."
Click on 'Vacancies' > 'Search Jobs'; 'Graduate Scheme' and 'Meet our team'.
Good luck!
Post #5 - Anthology Theatre
Current opportunities have recently passed their deadlines. Please see the company website's 'News' tab (anthologytheatre.co.uk) Their post about Stage One initiatives https://stageone.uk.com will be of particular interest to aspiring producers.
Post #6 - The Arcola Theatre
Please visit the theatre website's 'Participation' tab and sign up for their newsletter to keep up to date with what's going on.
Youth and Community theatre opportunities.