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)
A copy for social media (if you also want this)
Any relevant attachments such as job requirements/person specification or forms for application
ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE
Assistant Producer
ETT is seeking a proactive and organised Assistant Producer to work on a busy slate of national and international projects and commissions.
The successful candidate will have a passion for making theatre and developing new ideas, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the benefits of touring theatre.
Reporting to: Producer
Terms: Full Time
Salary: £30,000 (per annum)
To apply please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@ett.org.uk and complete this Equal Opportunities Form.
The first round of interviews will start w/c 13 April.
Deadline: Monday 23 March 2026
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS (ABTT)
Jobs/Vacancies
Click below for updated vacancies from various theatre companies on ABTT.
REGENTS PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE
Seasonal Production and Technical Roles
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is recruiting for a number of fixed-term roles across the Production department ahead of our upcoming 2026 season, which includes the much-anticipated production of CATS.
We are recruiting for roles in the following departments;
Wardrobe and Wigs, Hair and Make-Up
For more information on each role and how to apply, please read the individual job packs on our website: https://openairtheatre.com/opportunities
Various Deadlines
Access
Should you have access requirements or need any barriers removing in order to apply for any of these roles and/or attend an interview, please e-mail jobs@openairtheatre.com.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment process is open to all, regardless of disability, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religion, caring responsibilities, and/or socioeconomic background. Our aim is to achieve greater diversity so that our organisation better reflects the society in which we live and work, and to foster an organisational culture that is inclusive, respectful and safe. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, identities and lived experiences, and in particular those of the global majority and those who are disabled.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be asked to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, dependent on the requirements of the role.
About Us
Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (at a capacity of 1,304). Passionate about producing popular, enriching and unexpected theatre that provides a lens into the here and now, the scale and ambition of our productions together with our magical outdoor setting, makes us unique in the capital's cultural landscape. In 2025 we welcomed just under 177,000 people to our 20-week summer season.
Drew McOnie assumed the role of Artistic Director in January 2024, and James Pidgeon was appointed Executive Director in 2021.
Over the last sixteen years, our productions have won ten Olivier Awards, ten WhatsOnStage Awards, and four Evening Standard Awards. We were named London Theatre of the Year in 2017 by The Stage, and received the Highly Commended Award for London Theatre of the Year in 2021. Our productions have toured the UK and have transferred to both the West End and the United States. Our 2016 revival
of Jesus Christ Superstar has just finished tours of the UK, North America and Australia. Our Olivier Award-winning revival of Fiddler on the Roof transferred to the Barbican Centre in May 2025 ahead of a major tour of UK and Ireland through to January 2026.
As a registered charity that receives no regular public subsidy, we rely entirely on earned income and charitable contributions. Nevertheless, we have maintained 36,000 tickets at £15 across the whole of 2025's summer season, our BREEZE scheme enables those aged 18-25 to buy tickets for £10, and we regularly work with local charities. Each year, on average, we subsidise tickets for 6,000 school pupils.
Food and drink plays a significant role in the Open Air Theatre experience, with our in-house bars and restaurants including Covered Dining, The Grill and The Pizza Oven. We also have our own picnic lawn and the West End's longest bar!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has become one of the most independently sustainable and financially successful producing theatres in the country, and we're proud to embark on the next stage of our vision with ever-increasing artistic ambition and entrepreneurial spirit.
Contact
If you apply by e-mail, you will receive an auto-response to confirm we have received your application. If you do not receive an auto-response, please call the office on 020 7467 4932 to confirm we have received your application.
ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Costume Supervisors and Hair and Make-up Artists
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama would love to hear from
Costume Supervisors and Hair and Makeup Artists.
We are looking to expand our pool of freelancers
and have upcoming opportunities for the summer term April – July 2026.
Please email expressions of interest with CV to karin.schuck@cssd.ac.uk
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Deadline: Monday 16th March 2026
ELEANOR LLOYD PRODUCTIONS SYLVIA, UK TOUR
Assistant Stage Manager
(Book Cover)
Kate Prince’s SYLVIA, the hip-hop, funk and soul musical about Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, is embarking on a 7 week UK Tour in Autumn 2026, rounded off with 5 performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall!
Sylvia UK Tour Ltd strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Visit sylviamusicaluk.com for more information on the show.
THE ROLE
The Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) will have a backstage track during performances and will learn and cover the book when required. The Stage Management team will consist of a Company Manager, Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) and a Technical Assistant Stage Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for the running of shows with the rest of the stage management team, including the pre-show set-up and scene changes.
• To work closely with the technical and creative teams to run rehearsals and understudy rehearsals.
• To oversee maintenance of props and furniture on the production, alongside the rest of the stage management team and the Production Manager.
• To assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs of all props and equipment, and assist with other departments as required
• To cover for the Deputy Stage Manager in the rehearsal room as necessary. • To cover the Deputy Stage Manager during holidays and sickness.
• To be ‘on the book’ and call the production on a regular basis.
• To acquire familiarity with all tracks within the Stage Management department and provide cover when required.
• To ensure that all relevant paperwork and documentation is correctly written up, amended and distributed as required.
• To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of an ASM (Book Cover) on a first-class play.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• An experienced Assistant Stage Manager who has experience on a similar scale of musical. • Previous book cover or Deputy Stage Manager experience on a musical.
• A good working of Health & Safety legislation.
• Proactive and energetic, able to work with commitment and dedication to find solutions. • Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively with artists and staff.
• A calm and practical approach to technical trouble-shooting.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A desire to work in and uphold an actively anti-racist and inclusive working environment.
KEY TERMS
Contract type: UK Theatre/Equity Commercial Agreement.
Dates:
• Rehearsals from w/c 24th August 2026 in London
• Rehearsals in Leicester from 17th September 2026
• Technical rehearsals in Leicester from 21st September 2026
• Performances at Leicester Curve – 24th September – 3rd October 2026
• Performances at Birmingham Hippodrome – 6th – 10th October 2026
• Performances at Edinburgh Festival Theatre – 12th – 17th October 2026
• Performances at Lowry, Salford – 19th – 24th October 2026
• Performances at Theatre Royal Norwich – 26th – 31st October 2026
• Performances at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury – 2nd – 7th November 2026
• Additional rehearsals in London for Royal Albert Hall – 9th – 11th November 2026
• Performances at Royal Albert Hall – 13th – 15th November 2026
Probation: 4-week probation period.
Hours: A maximum average of 46 hours per week, normally worked over 6 days with one day off per week.
Salary: £725 per week, inclusive of incidental and Sunday performance payments.
Please note that some venues may have a number of stairs which will need to be used to move between areas of work.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a CV and personal statement, either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file (2 minutes max) to office@elproductions.co.uk by midday on Wednesday 15th April
ELEANOR LLOYD PRODUCTIONS SYLVIA, UK TOUR
Deputy Head of Wardrobe
Kate Prince’s SYLVIA, the hip-hop, funk and soul musical about Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, is embarking on a 7 week UK Tour in Autumn 2026, rounded off with 5 performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall!
Sylvia UK Tour Ltd strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Visit sylviamusicaluk.com for more information on the show.
THE ROLE
The Deputy Head of Wardrobe will have a track during performances and will be responsible for the maintenance of all costumes on the show alongside the Head of Wardrobe and Wardrobe Assistant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist in setting up the Wardrobe department and preparing costumes during technical rehearsals.
• To provide support and assistance to the Head of Wardrobe.
• The deputise for the Head of Wardrobe where required.
• To run a Wardrobe track during performances
• To carry out wardrobe maintenance and running repairs as required alongside the Head of Wardrobe.
• To maintain the costumes and accessories to the standard required by the Set & Costume Designer and Costume Supervisor.
• To be responsible for the understudy costumes and their subsequent presentation when they are required alongside the Head of Wardrobe.
• To clean and launder costumes in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes, including arranging outside dry cleaning if necessary alongside the Wardrobe Department.
• To follow up all notes made by the team regarding costumes, checking for accuracy and to maintain the master Show Bible.
• To work collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and venues to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
• Being present for rehearsals, technical rehearsals and show calls as required. • Ensuring that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out.
• Complying with the Manager’s Health and Safety and other policies at all times and ensuring departmental staff do the same.
• To create and encourage a supportive, inclusive and positive culture for all staff on the production.
And to carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of Deputy Head of Wardrobe on a first-class musical.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• An experienced Wardrobe team member with experience on large scale and/or touring musicals.
• Excellent sewing skills and a working knowledge of theatre and period costume. • Candidates who can be flexible and work well as part of a team.
• Solution-focused candidates who work calmly under pressure.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate with creative individuals and teams. • A desire to work in and uphold an actively anti-racist and inclusive working environment.
KEY TERMS
Contract type: UK Theatre/BECTU Agreement.
Dates:
• Rehearsals in Leicester from 17th September 2026
• Technical rehearsals in Leicester from 21st September 2026
• Performances at Leicester Curve – 24th September – 3rd October 2026
• Performances at Birmingham Hippodrome – 6th – 10th October 2026
• Performances at Edinburgh Festival Theatre – 12th – 17th October 2026
• Performances at Lowry, Salford – 19th – 24th October 2026
• Performances at Theatre Royal Norwich – 26th – 31st October 2026
• Performances at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury – 2nd – 7th November 2026
• Additional rehearsals in London for Royal Albert Hall – 9th – 11th November 2026
• Performances at Royal Albert Hall – 13th – 16th November 2026
Probation: 4-week probation period.
Hours: A maximum average of 46 hours per week, normally worked over 6 days with one day off per week.
Salary: £850 per week, inclusive of incidental and Sunday performance payments.
Please note that some venues may have a number of stairs which will need to be used to move between areas of work.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a CV and personal statement, either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file (2 minutes max) to office@elproductions.co.uk by midday on Friday 13th March
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close the advert early if the position is filled.
ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Technical & Production Department
Royal Central are looking for a person to join the Technical & Production Department on our Public Productions
Stage Manager to work on our MAMT Production of 'Company'
RATE OF PAY: £5464
Rehearsals wc 18th May 2026 (some prep work required w/c 11th May, to be worked flexibly)
Fit Up/Tech Week wc 22nd June 2026
Performances 1st-4th July 2026
Get out 6th July 2026
LOCATION: Rehearsals and performances at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Swiss Cottage, London.
DESCRIPTION: SM to work alongside other Visiting Professionals on our MA MT production of 'Company'
DETAILS:
SM sought to work alongside a DSM to realise our MAMT Production of Company, performing in the Embassy Theatre. The creative and production teams are mainly visiting professionals, with the set and costume design from our MA/MFA Scenography course.
The SM should have strong propping and collaborative skills, experience of working on musical theatre is essential. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable.
Central School works to Reset Better and will be working two-session tech days. We do not work on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Applications close on Friday 6th March at 12pm. Please send your CV and covering letter with the subject line 'SM Application' to carys.williams@cssd.ac.uk
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, Black and Global majority backgrounds, currently underrepresented within the sector and Central
TRAFALGAR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Deputy Head of WHAM
RATE OF PAY: £41,600-49,400 (annual)
LOCATION: Barbican Theatre and UK Tour
REHEARSALS START: 06 April 2026
Rehearsals in London from April 2026 in London
Performances from w.c 18th May to 11th July 2026 at the Barbican Theatre (8 weeks)
UK TOUR: from 13 July 2026
Contract Ends: 28 November 2026
Trafalgar Entertainment are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up for the upcoming West End & UK Tour of High Society. The ideal candidate must have professional experience as a WHAM Deputy on mid to large scale productions.
To apply, please send a CV to productionjobs@trafalgar.global with 'High Society, WHAM Deputy' in the subject line. https://highsocietymusical.com/
Deadline: Monday 16th March
SUTTON HIGH SCHOOL
Performing Arts Technician
Required from: 1 September 2026
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
Salary: £13,720 per annum (£30,291 FTE)
Sutton High School is seeking an organised, dynamic and multi-skilled technician with a genuine passion for the Performing Arts to join our thriving school community.
As Performing Arts Technician, you will provide high-quality technical support for all performance work and events across the school, including theatre, music, dance and a range of other events. You will take responsibility for managing technical resources, programming lighting and operating sound for productions, ensuring that every performance is delivered to a professional standard.
The role involves supporting all aspects of production, including rigging and de-rigging, lighting, sound, AV equipment, staging and seating layout changes. You will oversee get-ins and get-outs and ensure that all equipment is prepared and in place ahead of performances and school events.
In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will provide administrative support to the Drama and Music Departments, assisting with event management, bookings and scheduling. You will also play an important role in maintaining and organising backstage areas, including the stage, lighting and sound control boxes, dressing rooms and storage spaces, ensuring that technical equipment and workspaces are kept clean, safe and in good order at all times.
We are looking for a technician with training or a qualification in technical theatre who has sound knowledge of theatre equipment and processes, alongside an awareness of current health and safety regulations. Experience of operating and programming both lighting and sound consoles on a variety of productions is also essential. You will need to be flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends when required to support performances and events.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads.
Why work at Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice.
Employee benefits include:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further information and to apply for this position, please click the apply button.
Applications will be dealt with in the order that they are received, and we reserve the right to call candidates to interview early.
Deadline: Monday 23rd march 2026
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.