Jobs/Opportunities
Our current costs for advertisements are:
£25 per advert on our website (this will also be sent directly to our freelancers)
£5 per advert on our social media (this will be on our instagram and twitter)
If you send us more than 5 jobs on one advert post there will be a higher fee.
If you would like to proceed, we require the following: Please email info@backstageniche.com
Please send adverts two weeks before the deadline or minimum one week before deadline
To avoid confusion, please state in your email if you would like a website post and socials or just one of the posts
A copy for the advert (please include any dates)
A company logo (jpeg or png file)
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Any relevant attachments such as job requirements/person specification or forms for application
NINE SIXTEENTHS
Company Stage Manager
Looking for an AFAB or female Black or POC CSM based in London.
JOB ROLE
Company logistics: accommodation/travel/availability
Communicating schedules
Installing set (with TSM as needed)
Arranging physio/massage appointments as needed
Managing running props/show running budget
Van driver (ideally)
KEY DATES
- Rehearsals in January
- Tour to 19 venues (Feb - May)
- 2 week run at Brixton House (May)
GET IN TOUCH
Helen Mugridge
Production Manager
by Weds 19th November with availability & CV
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS (ABTT)
Jobs/Vacancies
Click below for updated vacancies from various theatre companies on ABTT.
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES
Venue and Touring Technician
National Dance Company Wales seeks a multi-skilled Technician to provide technical support for the company in the creation and performance of work at the Dance House, on national and international tours, and in other locations, as well as providing technical support for external hires at the Dance House.
The Venue and Touring Technician reports to the Head of Production and offers support in three main areas:
Offering technical support to Choreographers, Designers and the Production Team while producing and creating new work/re-stage previous work.
Touring our work nationally and internationally, taking a leading role in get-ins, fits-ups and get-outs and operating Lighting/Sound during performances.
Support the Head of Production with the running of the Dance House as a receiving Performance Venue.
Annualised hours contract based on 3 days a week
SALARY £30,349 Pro rata ( £18,209pa)
We recognise the positive values of diversity. We promote equality and challenge discrimination, and because we want to reflect the society in which we work and love, we particularly welcome applications from people who are d/Deaf and disabled and of the Global Majority.
Closing date for applications Monday the 24th of November
For further information and an application pack please visit our website
https://ndcwales.co.uk/venue-and-touring-technician
Registered as a Limited Company in England & Wales No. 1672419
Registered as a Charity in England & Wales No. 326227
DONMAR WAREHOUSE
CATALYST | Assistant Set & Costume Designer on an Upcoming Production
As a part of the Donmar’s CATALYST professional development training programme, the role is an opportunity for outstanding, early-career artists to receive bespoke training, both practical and observational, by assisting the Designer to realise the set & costume design for a Donmar production.
Mission:
Creating equitable access to the industry is a core Donmar value. CATALYST is a professional development programme for those who have been historically underrepresented at the Donmar and within the sector. We are interested in supporting artists who identify as being a part of the global majority, trans, non-binary, D/deaf or disabled, neurodivergent or from a lower socio-economic background. The programme provides key professional development for these artists to catapult their careers to the next level, preparing them to thrive and lead in the theatre sector.
About the role:
As a part of the Donmar’s CATALYST professional development training programme, the role is an opportunity for outstanding, early-career artists to receive bespoke training, both practical and observational, by assisting the Designer to realise the set design for a Donmar production. The goal is to gain insight into a high-level production process while developing and strengthening your skills and artistic voice.
For this specific production, you will be working closely with the designer and director through a collaborative, evolving creative process within the rehearsal room.
Responsibilities:
Attend and take notes at rehearsals and production meetings
Attend meetings at the workshop and other offsite locations
Assist with sourcing costumes and costume fittings
Collaborate with stage management team and Props Supervisor
Attend technical rehearsals and previews, assisting as necessary
Serve as a proactive member of the team, willing to fill any gaps that arise
Terms: Fixed Term Freelance Contract, 25-30 days between 15 December 2025- 26 February 2026 at £135 per day.
AVAILABILITY
Key Dates:
1-2 Days Introductory Work/Onboarding: Week commencing 15 December 2025
Rehearsals Commence: 5 January 2026
Tech Week: 9-14 February 2026
Previews: 14-23 February 2026
Press Night: 24 February 2026
Working hours: Flexible-dates and hours to be mutually agreed with the Set & Costume Designer and Head of Inclusion and Skills
Application Deadline: 10am, Monday 24 November
Interviews: 11 or 12 December, online
To apply, you will need to submit an up to date portfolio, CV and complete the online form via this Careers Page -
careers.donmarwarehouse.com
If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email jobs@donmarwarehouse.com
DONMAR WAREHOUSE
CATALYST | Assistant Lighting Designer on an Upcoming Production
As a part of the Donmar’s CATALYST professional development training programme, the role is an opportunity for outstanding, early-career artists to receive bespoke training, both practical and observational, by assisting the Designer to realise the lighting design for a Donmar production.
Mission:
Creating equitable access to the industry is a core Donmar value. CATALYST is a professional development programme for those who have been historically underrepresented at the Donmar and within the sector. We are interested in supporting artists who identify as being a part of the global majority, trans, non-binary, D/deaf or disabled, neurodivergent or from a lower socio-economic background. The programme provides key professional development for these artists to catapult their careers to the next level, preparing them to thrive and lead in the theatre sector.
About the role:
As a part of the Donmar’s CATALYST professional development training programme, the role is an opportunity for outstanding, early-career artists to receive bespoke training, both practical and observational, by assisting the Designer to realise the lighting design for a Donmar production. The goal is to gain insight into a high-level production process while developing and strengthening your skills and artistic voice.
Responsibilities:
Attend meetings with the Lighting Designer and in-house Lighting team, liaising where necessary
Attend and take notes at rehearsals and production meetings
Assist with the drawing of lighting plans
Assist with rigging, focusing, and plotting
Being present at fit up, technical rehearsals and previews to assist as necessary
Serve as a proactive member of the team, willing to fill any gaps that arise
Terms: Fixed Term Freelance Contract, 23 days between 15 December 2025- 26 February 2026 at £135 per day.
AVAILABILITY
Key Dates:
Onboarding: Week commencing 15 December 2025
Rehearsals Commence: 5 January 2026
Tech Week: 9-14 February 2026
Previews: 14-20 February 2026
Press Night: 24 February 2026
Working hours: Flexible-dates and hours to be mutually agreed with the Lighting Designer and Head of Inclusion and Skills
Application Deadline: 10am, Wednesday 26 November
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8 December, online
To apply, you will need to submit an up to date portfolio, CV and complete the online form via this Careers Page -
careers.donmarwarehouse.com
If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email jobs@donmarwarehouse.com
DONMAR WAREHOUSE
Development Events Manager
https://careers.donmarwarehouse.com/
Our Development Team
The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.
Purpose of the role
The Development Events Manager will be responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Head of Trusts and Events and with support from the Events Administrator.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading, managing and delivering events and strong project management skills. They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to proactively work on their own initiative as well as in a team, with very strong attention to detail. They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to leading multiple events simultaneously.
Terms: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Working Hours: Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work some weekday evenings on a regular basis and very occasionally on the weekend. A TOIL system is in operation.
Applications Close at 10am on Monday 24 November
Round One Interviews: Week Commencing 1 December
Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 8 December
We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.
To apply, you will need to complete the online application form, including Supporting Statement on our Careers Page -
careers.donmarwarehouse.com
If you have any questions, or require an alternative format to apply, please email jobs@donmarwarehouse.com