NEW: DIRECTOR JOB POST

 

Just Some Theatre is currently seeking a Director for our Arts Council England funded production of ‘The Killer Question’ by Dave Payne. Originally toured in 2021 the production is to be remounted for a rural tour in Autumn 2022. Just Some Theatre is a North West based theatre organisation specialising in touring new writing across the UK. The production will have a 4 week rehearsal period before touring from September 30th - November 6th. 

 

The ideal candidate should have experience of working on touring theatre productions, new writing and comedic theatre. Required for 1 prep week and 4 rehearsal weeks in Greater Manchester. 

 

Skills Required

• Previous experience of working as a theatre director (Essential)

• Experience of touring theatre (Desired)

• Experience of Comedy and/or Thriller (Desired)

 

Fee

Fee of £494 per week (Total £2470) + Holiday Pay (£296.40)

TOTAL FEE = £2766.40

 

Availability 

Prep week: To be discussed 

Rehearsal Start: Monday 5th September 2022

First Performance: Friday 30th September 2022

 

Application

To apply please send a CV, your availability for the dates listed above and a short covering letter to info@justsometheatre.co.uk.

 

Please apply ASAP as suitable candidates will be met remotely as and when applications are received and the position may be filled at any time. Final applications will close on 20th July 2022 but we aim to fill the position before this date.

NEW: TOURING TECHNICIAN JOB POST

 

Just Some Theatre is currently seeking a technician for our Arts Council England funded production of ‘The Killer Question’ by Dave Payne, originally toured in 2021 the production is to be remounted for a rural tour in Autumn 2022. Just Some Theatre is a North West based theatre organisation specialising in touring new writing across the UK. The production will have a 4 week rehearsal period before touring from September 30th - November 6th. 

 

The ideal candidate should have experience of working on touring theatre productions, purchasing/hiring lighting stock and some lighting design is desirable. Required for 4 rehearsal weeks in Greater Manchester & all tour dates.

 

Travel days, transport and accommodation for venues outside of the Northwest will be provided

 

The role will involve:  

• Working closely with the crew to facilitate all ‘get ins’ and ‘get outs’

• Purchasing / hiring lighting equipment required for the production 

• Designing lighting for the production 

• Operating the show 

• other duties as necessary

 

Useful but not essential:

• First aid qualification 

• Lighting design experience

• Good understanding of power generation and distribution 

• Experience of touring

 

Rehearsal Start: Monday 5th September 2022

First Performance: Friday 30th September 2022

Last Performance: Sunday 6th November 2022

 

Fee

Rehearsal Fee: £1850 + Holiday pay of £222

Performance Fee: To be confirmed once tour schedule is finalised however the minimum fee will be £1900 + Holiday pay of £228

 

To discuss the position further or apply please send a CV, your availability for the dates listed above and a short covering letter to info@justsometheatre.co.uk.

 

Please apply ASAP as suitable candidates will be met remotely as and when applications are received and the position may be filled at any time. Final applications will close on 20th July 2022 but we aim to fill the position before this date.

Just Some Theatre was founded in 2012 with the simple aim of producing professional theatre shows to tour the UK. Since then we have grown and developed in many ways, and have produced six UK tours and two off-West-End productions. 

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We're currently planning an Autumn 2022 Rural Tour of The Killer Question by Dave Payne.

More updates, job posts and tour dates will be released soon!