Location: The Shaftesbury Theatre, London Start date: 11 May 2026 - Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional experience in sound, the ability to work under pressure and effectively within a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and time management qualities to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly. Responsibilities & duties will include: 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.Job Summary
Job Description
Rate: £937 FTE weekly as a 48 hour buyout. This will be paid pro-rata at 3 days a week, except for 25 May - 21 June 2026 which will be required to be full time.)
Hours:
- Initial period of 2 weeks at Part Time (3 days/4 shows per week)
from WC 11 May for a backstage handover.
- 4 weeks at Full Time (6 days/8 shows per week) from WC 25 May
to cover mix learning and cover departmental holidays.
- Thereafter 3 days/4 shows a week, with capacity to work more
days on occasion given sufficient notice.
- Opportunity for additional Sunday working for the Shaftesbury
Theatre, on external hires.
Contract end date: Saturday 27 February 2027
The production is currently on sale until Saturday 29 August 2026, the Manager holds the exclusive option to extend for a further period up to and including Saturday 27 February 2027. Notification of the decision to exercise the right to extend will be given with a minimum of 12 weeks' notice (by Friday 5 June 2026)Job Requirements
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of all equipment, including checks prior to performances.
- Assisting the department in compiling and keeping up to date cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork.
- Learning to mix the show to provide cover for the department.
- Assisting with emergency repairs when required.
- Having an awareness of understudies and swings that are
performing ahead of each show and making adjustments as
necessary.
- Attend any rehearsals or calls and participate in staff/team
meetings as and when required.
- Performing a solo backstage plot encompassing radio mic
fitting, running and monitoring.
- Being able to confidently handle issues that may occur with the
band, as well as with comms and CCTV systems.How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] with the subject title ‘SOUND 3 – Avenue Q’ by 6pm on Thursday 16 April.