Freelance
Musical Director
Norwich Theatre is in search of a committed and self-motivated Musical Director for Cinderella to work collaboratively and in close partnership with the Producers and Director and as part of a Creative Team. You will also conduct the band and perform at all performances across the run of the production.
You will be able to demonstrate:-
- Previous experience as a Musical Director of a Pantomime
- Demonstrable experience in making musical arrangements to a high standard
- Exceptional keyboard playing skills
- Ability to lead and direct an ensemble of musicians
- Experience of working with and supporting singers and choruses
- Thorough knowledge of 20th and 21st Century popular music and musicals
- Good communication and team leading skills
- An ability to perform as part of a Creative Team and to discuss ideas and plans with producers, costume designers, and musical and artistic directors
- An awareness of health and safety and safeguarding in a Theatre environment.
Find out more and how to apply
Send applications and enquiries to producing@norwichtheatre.org
Deadline The deadline for applications is Friday 18th April.
Selection The selection process will be chaired by the Creative Programmes Director (Wendy Ellis). Decisions will be based on the criteria above as well as a commitment to ensuring that our work reflects the diversity and inclusion at the heart of Norwich Theatre’s values.
Director
Norwich Theatre is in search of a committed and self-motivated Director for Cinderella to work collaboratively and in close partnership with the Producers and as part of the Production Team. The Production Team will consist of a mix of in-house production/technical staff and freelance staff, and is led by the Producer.
You will be able to demonstrate:-
- Previous experience as a Director of a professional Pantomime
- Ability to lead and direct an theatre company from rehearsals to performances
- Ability to work to the required rehearsal and production schedules.
- A good working knowledge of actors from different disciplines and with different abilities.
- An awareness of regional audiences and the ability to respond creatively to the locality
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills including the ability to work calmly under pressure.
- An ability to perform as part of a Creative Team and to discuss ideas and plans with producers, costume designers, and musical and artistic directors
- An awareness of health and safety and safeguarding in a Theatre environment.
Find out more and how to apply
Send applications and enquiries to producing@norwichtheatre.org
Send applications and enquiries to producing@norwichtheatre.org
Deadline The deadline for applications is Friday 18th April.
Access Performance Providers
Norwich Theatre are seeking to connect with local and national Freelance Providers to deliver a range of Audio Described, Captioned and Signed performances across our three stages.
Due to the nature of this work and delivery, engagement for performances will be as and when Norwich Theatre negotiates an access performance with the show’s producers as well as based on the providers portfolio of work.
How to register interest
If you are interested in connecting with Norwich Theatre please send a CV or letter of introduction to: programming@norwichtheatre.org
We are also very happy to accept video or audio recordings if preferred – please send these as a password protected file on YouTube or Vimeo.