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Blackpool / Lancashire based Theatre Producer, Women's Writes

  •  North West
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 31, 2026
  •  Alex
  •  womenswritesfest@gmail.com
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Blackpool / Lancashire based Theatre Producer to produce a show at the Pavillion and a series of workshops for women aged over 50, in collaboration with charity partners; Blackpool Central Library and Renaissance.

Job Description

We are seeking a Blackpool based Theatre Producer to work alongside the lead producer to organise a Blackpool short play run, alongside London activity.

The show
10 First Dates by Christine Rose premiered at The Etcetera Theatre in Camden this year for the Women Writers Festival. The play was nominated for London Pub Theatre Magazine's Standing Ovation Award (2026) and named 'fast-paced and funny' (London Pub Theatres) and 'The writing is insightful and very funny' (My View from the Stalls) . Audiences also praised its "uncomfortably relatable" dialogue and its deft handling of heavy themes like misogyny and midlife identity with a "bitingly witty" edge

Dates
London Performances 30th March - 11th April (Tues-Sun)
Blackpool Performances April 26 - 28th
Workshops and outreach flexibly alongside this period.

Days of Work
£183 per day x 12 days (Total fee: £2196)
A work day is either 9-5 or 10-6pm, based on the applicants preference and includes a one hour lunch-break.
Days split flexibly across the period February - April 2027.

Job Requirements

Work closely with the Lead Producer to plan, coordinate, and deliver performance, outreach, and workshop activities in Blackpool, ensuring these activities are effectively integrated with and run in parallel to the show's London-based programme.

This will include coordinating local production requirements, liaising with venues, artists and community partners.

It will also include managing schedules and logistical arrangements and ensuring that all activities are delivered to a high standard and within the agreed budget.

The role will also involve maintaining clear communication between the Blackpool and London teams to ensure consistency of approach, alignment with the show's creative and community engagement objectives and the smooth delivery of all associated activity.

Job Responsibilities

Budget Management: Work closely with the lead producer to manage the budget. (Making transactions, Cost reports and expenditure logging throughout the period)

Production Planning: Develop rehearsal and production schedules and plan the outreach activities with our charity partners

Marketing: Work with the Marketing, PR and Social Media team to deliver assets such as photography, trailer and others to publicise the show.

Outreach Engagement: Advertise to and secure local participants for outreach workshops.

Logistics and Operations: Oversee locations, equipment, transport, accommodation and other bookings

Problem-Solving: Anticipate production challenges, manage last minute changes and implement solutions.

Post Production: Work with the lead producer to complete a post-production evaluation.

How to Apply

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]

We are open to interviewing early career producers, who would like to improve their skills. If this relates to you, then please outline in your application.

Closing date to apply is 5pm on the 31st of October

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