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)
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Any relevant attachments such as job requirements/person specification or forms for application
TARA THEATRE
Senior Technician
We are looking for an experienced Theatre Technician to join Tara Theatre as Senior Technician.
This is a part-time flexible role for 16 hours per week including some evenings and weekends. There will be the opportunity for additional hours paid on a pro-rata basis. The Senior Technician will act as Duty Technician for events and productions at Tara Theatre as well as taking on additional production roles.
The Senior Technician will oversee the production and technical needs of Tara Theatre. They will be responsible for planning and scheduling within the production department, managing and developing a team of freelance staff.
In liaison with the General Manager the Senior Technician will oversee building and theatre management, maintenance and day to day health and safety. They will lead on all aspects of health and safety relating to productions and events. They will work closely with creative and production teams on both in-house and received shows.
This role would suit an experienced Technician looking to move into their first senior role.
There will also be the opportunity for further work on events and productions at Tara Theatre and national and international tours, in a technical, design or production management capacity depending on the interests and experience of the appointed candidate.
For more information, please visit Senior Technician | Tara Theatre
Deadline is 12PM, Mon 27 Jan 2025
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
Click below for updated vacancies from various theatre companies on ABTT.
Tangle Theatre
AMPLIFY
Tangle is inviting applications to AMPLIFY, our paid mentoring and training programme designed to support technical theatre professionals at any career stage. AMPLIFY covers a range of disciplines including Sound, Lighting, Stage Management, Production Management, Technical Producing and Construction.
We welcome applications on a rolling basis and details can be found on our website, where you can also find the application pack to download. We are particularly keen to work with people who wish to undertake a career step change; who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; or who feel they may have hit a ‘glass ceiling’ and wish to expand their skills.
For more information or if you would like a discussion about the programme, please feel free to contact Anna Coombs, Artistic Director / CEO on artistic@tangletheatre.co.uk
To read our application pack and apply, please visit www.tangletheatre.co.uk/amplify
DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP
Production Interns
Disney Theatrical Group
is currently recruiting Production Interns for the London premiere of
OPENING IN SUMMER 2025
We are looking for individuals to join the team for a 12-week period across the following disciplines:
Company Management/Creative & Direction/ Wardrobe
Technical Production
How to Apply
Please see below links to apply for the role you are most interested in!
Company Management/Creative & Direction Internship, Hercules London
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5e4ad533603a4b3abd78f2377681ddc3
Wardrobe Internship, Hercules London
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a3d601cebabb4ddba486052f0b154d3c
Technical Production Internship, Hercules London
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dcc1693be93d4922a825a0b4b9d3b41b
Applications close on Sunday 26 January 2025.
Start date for the internship will be Monday 14 April, with an end date of 25 June 2025.
Competitive salary offered across all roles.
For more information visit DisneyOnStage.co.uk © Disney
CAMERON MACKINTOSH LIMITED
Hamilton-UK Tour
Deputy Head of Stage
Deadline: Sunday 2nd February 2025
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
MUSIC INTERN OPPORTUNITY –
THE LION KING LONDON
Disney’s The Lion King, London, is looking for an enthusiastic Music Intern to join the team for its upcoming cast change.
Disney is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, and strongly encourage applicants of every race, ethnicity, belief, gender, sexual identity, disability, age and culture to apply.
We are looking for a music intern to come on board for one to three days a week for six weeks, to be truly immersed in what is involved in working on such a large scale show. You will work closely with the Musical Director, observing and learning about leading rehearsals, conducting both cast and orchestra, and being the heartbeat of the live show.
Job/Role/Learning Summary
The sessions will explore and workshop the following:
• The day-to-day role of the musical director in a large-scale musical theatre production
• Collaboration, and the departments involved in a musical theatre production • Theatre-specific piano and keyboard techniques, for rehearsal and orchestra pit settings
• Conducting in musical theatre
• Preparing to MD a musical theatre production
• ‘Depping’ in musical theatre
• The rehearsal process, and teaching ensemble vocals
• African languages used in The Lion King
The content and focus of the sessions will be adapted to the selected candidate, to best fit their experience and needs.
Who we’re looking for
• Aged 18 or over
• Must be able to work daytimes and evenings
• Should have strong piano playing ability and be currently studying or looking to study piano at undergraduate level or equivalent. Recently graduated would also be suitable. However, having a qualification or degree not a necessity • Should have an interest in conducting - experience encouraged but not necessary
• Someone who is keen to work in a collaborative environment • Someone with an interest in a diverse range of music and styles
How to apply:
Please prepare and send the following
• A short piece or extract of classical music - anything you enjoy playing that has been learnt from sheet music (max 2 mins)
• A contrasting piece of pop, rock, musical theatre, or jazz, which shows your ability to play rhythm piano, keeping strong time (can be from sheet music, learnt by ear, or improvised) (max 2 mins)
To apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com
Please include a covering letter with your CV
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th January 2025
START DATE Tuesday 25th March 2025
END DATE Sunday 4th May 2025
RATE OF PAY minimum wage + travel expenses (LLW is £13.15 p/h) REPORTS to Musical Director TLK London
One to three days a week for six weeks
Not accredited
ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
2X SM & DSM
Royal Central are looking for people to join the Technical & Production Department on our Public Productions
2 x SM & DSM teams to work on MA Acting Productions
RATE OF PAY: SM £3858 fee, DSM £3444 fee
DATES:
Rehearsals 28th April 2025
Tech week 27th May 2025
Opening Night 4th June 2025
Final performance 7th June 2025
Get out 9th June 2025
LOCATION:
Performances at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Swiss Cottage, London. Webber Douglas Studio and Courtyard Theatre
DESCRIPTION: SM Team to work alongside other Visiting Professionals on our MA Acting Cohort productions
DETAILS: The shows are the first shows for this cohort. The creative and production teams are entirely visiting professionals on our MA Productions. We need an SM who can prop and a DSM to be in the rehearsal room for each show
The DSM should be able to operate playback for LX and Sound (QLab)
Central School works to Reset Better and will be working two-session tech days. We do not work on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Please send your CV and covering letter to david.ripley@cssd.ac.uk
Deadline: Friday 24th January 2025
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
JAMIE WILSON PRODUCTIONS
Company Manager
Show: The Devil Wears Prada
Location: The Dominion Theatre, London
Start date: March 2025
Contract length: 1 year minimum
JWP are looking for an experienced Company Manager to join The Devil Wears Prada at The Dominion Theatre, London.
The Company Manager will be responsible for the pastoral care of the company, as well as taking care of the day-to-day organisation of the production including managing holiday, preparing the weekly payroll and scheduling. They will also be the central point of contact between the company and General Management office, so a good working relationship with both parties is essential.
Responsibilities / necessary skills for the role include…
Previous experience working as a Company Manager on a large-scale West End production.
Management of financial elements of a production including handling petty cash and organising payroll in conjunction with the General Management office.
Overseeing the smooth running of the Production for all performances.
Support the HODs on the day to day running of the show.
Knowledge of current union agreements (SOLT/Equity, SOLT/BECTU and SOLT/MU).
The ability to be flexible and prioritise a complex workload with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
In conjunction with the Resident team, scheduling daily calls and cover rehearsals.
Encourage the promotion of training and wellbeing within the Company.
Being the first point of contact for company members and the ability to support / communicate with sensitivity and understanding.
Working calmly in a fast-paced environment with creatives, performers and backstage teams with discretion, empathy and professionalism.
Liaise with the Theatre Management and Box Office as and when necessary.
Coordinate and manage promotional events like photography and publicity calls, press and media interviews and other events as necessary.
Management of the house seat system for the Company.
Undertake relevant training courses from time to time as required.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics. Please note, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV to hello@jamiewilsonproductions.com with the subject title ‘COMPANY MANAGER APPLICATION – THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA'.
Deadline: Tuesday 28th January 2025