Freelance

Band Member – Assistant MD/Keys 2

Project Brief

Norwich Theatre is in search of a professional, trained and self-motivated Assistant MD and Keys 2 for The All New Adventures of Peter Pan.

Please note that this is a temporary, freelance role that will start 23 November and finish on 3 January 2027.
As an inclusive organisation, we welcome all applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Role Brief

This role will work with the Musical Director and the Band to provide the musical elements of Norwich Theatre Royal’s pantomime The All New Adventures of Peter Pan. You will attend an agreed set of rehearsals and perform at all performances across the run of the production; all will take place at Norwich Theatre. You will also assist the MD with the smooth running of rehearsals and shows; responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Attend cast rehearsals to support the Musical Director
• Act as the rehearsal pianist when required
• Learn the show, and help teach the music to the acting company
• Cover conducting when required
• Run cover/swing rehearsals, junior rehearsals and clean-up calls when required
• Run vocal warm up sessions (at the discretion of the Musical Director)
• Work alongside your team, other technical departments, stage management, the acting company and resident creative team members to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary

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How to Apply

Please submit a full biography/CV outlining all relevant previous experience along with an expression of interest (no more than 500 words) outlining why you are interested in your chosen role and how your experience meets the criteria outlined above.  Please feel free to include links to personal websites or online video examples of previous work within this.

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.  Please ensure that video expressions of interest are no longer than 500 words, and no longer than 4 minutes.

Please send applications and enquiries to producing@norwichtheatre.org 

Closing Date for Submissions: 4pm on Friday 24^th July 2026

Producer, Freelance Commission

Purpose of the Commission

Norwich Theatre is seeking an experienced freelance Producer to provide additional producing capacity across new productions and creative projects. Working alongside the Creative Programmes Director, the Producer will take responsibility for the commercial producing and delivery of allocated productions, managing relationships with artists, creative teams, co-producing partners and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered to a high artistic, operational and financial standard.

Working Arrangement

This is a freelance commission led by the Creative Programmes Director, with flexible remote/hybrid working. The Producer will collaborate with colleagues across Creative Programmes, including the Head of Programming & Producing, Production and Technical teams, as required by each production. The initial commission will run between August and October 2026 and is expected to comprise 30 days of work, with a fixed fee of £13,500. Specific productions, deliverables, milestones and the proposed schedule of work will be agreed at the outset of the commission.

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Closing Date: 31^st July 2026

Send a CV and covering letter to creativeprograms@norwichtheatre.org