We will offer these theatre-makers the opportunity to engage deeply with our 2026 production of UNDER MILK WOOD by Dylan Thomas, directed by Kate Wasserberg. The theatre-makers will also have the opportunity to explore their creativity in dialogue with the Theatre Making team at Theatr Clwyd. Alongside an Assistant Director on the production, this team will be able to offer peer support to each other and explore their own creativity and pathway through the industry. We appreciate how access into the creative industries remains a barrier for people and are working to support freelancers but also recognise the ongoing (and enhanced) barriers to forging and sustaining a career in the creative industries. This placement will provide them with comprehensive and wide-ranging insights, alongside embedded knowledge and experience. We hope that the placement will provide them with creative and practical relationships to support their journey within the creative industry. The placement runs from 26th January to 20th March 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to be present in the building full-time. Normal working hours will be 10am - 6pm, but there will be evening and weekend working, particularly during tech and preview weeks. We are able to offer the Under Milk Wood Trainee Lighting & Video Designer a buy-out bursary payment of £5,150.00 Theatr Clwyd will also support the placement with a travel and subsistence budget of £2,970.00 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA- WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: Has an active interest in theatre specific lighting and can demonstrate a commitment to lighting and / or video design and a passion for theatre making; Is organised, confident, flexible, calm and approachable with a positive and proactive attitude; Is a good team player who is willing to work collaboratively with the team around the show (creatives, actors, stage managers and Theatr Clwyd staff); Can demonstrate a passionate interest in the development of large-scale work; Can demonstrate a passionate interest in how Access and Inclusivity plays a key role in their creative practice; Has had some experience of lighting and / or video Design in a professional capacity; Can demonstrate a keen interest in engaging with different communities and making work in collaboration with communities; The placement will include: Attendance at lighting / design meetings related to the production. Attendance at production meetings related to the production. At least two 1:1 meetings with the Lighting & Video Designers during the rehearsal process to understand their journey through the rehearsal process and production process. 2-3 week placement with Lighting Department at Theatr Clwyd to observe the planning and creation of the design and understand how this impacts on other areas of making in Theatr Clwyd. Be present through the build and technical rehearsals, observing the Lighting & Video Designers and working with the programmer and support electrician. The Trainee Lighting & Video Designer will also have the opportunity to meet with other departments in the theatre including our Making Team (Producers, Production Manager and Production Lead, Scenic Construction, Scenic Art, Sound dept). Please visit the link and refer to the How to Apply section with instructions of how to apply for this placement.Job Summary
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