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Producer, Norwich Theatre

  •  East
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 12, 2025
  •  Teresa Baker
  •  teresa.baker@norwichtheatre.org
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

The Producer works closely with the Head of Programming & Producing in the management, planning and delivery of shows and events made by Norwich Theatre, both within our venues and on tour

Job Description

This is a key role which is busy and varied, liaising with actors, creatives, technical teams, venues, co-producers, and other colleagues both internal and external; and working across multiple projects simultaneously.

The Producer's role is to line produce Norwich Theatre productions both in Norwich and on tour, ensuring all Norwich Theatre productions are running on time and to budget. The role plays a key part in the planning and delivery of a high quality, inspiring and accessible programme of produced live and digital performance, for Norwich Theatre and on tour.

Further information is available in our recruitment pack which can be downloaded via the link below

Job Requirements

  • Producing experience gained within a theatre company or venue.
  • Experience of working directly with creative teams and facilitating artistic processes
  • Knowledge of theatre deals and contracts
  • Experience of contract negotiation with agents and artists and a good working knowledge of the relevant contracts
  • Experience of strong partnership working
  • Knowledge and experience of national touring
  • The ability to work collaboratively and form effective partnerships internally and externally
  • Combining a creative brain with a logical approach, innovative and creative thinking together and shape plans
  • A good listener with the ability to draw ideas
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Strong administrative skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong financial skills including drafting and managing budgets
  • Excellent organisation and planning skills with proven ability to work flexibly under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines
  • Persuasive communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Support the Head of Programming & Producing in the planning and delivery of all produced work, line producing nominated Norwich Theatre productions as required; including tours and pantomime, artist and agents liaison, administration, contracting and welfare of artists and creatives, booking of rehearsal spaces, working to and preparing agreed show budgets and schedules and keeping appraised of all industry standards.

Lead on the creation of production budgets and schedules as directed, and then take managerial responsibility for running those production budgets/schedules when approved.

Ensure a range of engagement and wraparound activities, and access performances where these are not fully integrated into the production, are included within Norwich Theatre Productions.

Ensure Norwich Theatre Productions are diverse and include Black, Asian and Global Majority artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, and D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists.

Contribute to tour booking as required

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