Freelance
Lead Chaperone – The All New Adventures of Peter Pan
Norwich Theatre are recruiting a Lead Chaperone to work on our 2026/27 pantomime production of The All New Adventures of Peter Pan. Rehearsal start on 16th November 2026 and performances run from 5th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
The Lead Chaperone supports the junior ensemble and the chaperone team during rehearsals and performances at Norwich Theatre. This involves chaperoning yourself, supervising the team of chaperones, providing duty of care to the children and ensuring compliance with performance licensing conditions.
Contract Type: Fixed term
Closing Date: 24th May 2026
Earnings: £73.50 per show (call time of 5 hours) £14.70 per hour for rehearsals and preparation.
Applicants must hold a Chaperone License issued by Norfolk County Council or similar; have and maintain a clear Enhanced DBS check; and have undertaken the necessary training in safeguarding.
Chaperone 2026/2027 – The All New Adventures of Peter Pan
Chaperones are responsible for the child cast of The All New Adventures of Peter Pan, Norwich Theatre’s 2026/27 pantomime. They are there to provide and secure the children’s health, comfort and welfare whilst participating in the rehearsals and performances of the show. The chaperones are responsible for, amongst other things, safety of the children, liaising with the parents and acting in loco parentis when in the theatre, and ensuring that the child is working within the legal guidelines under which they are licensed to perform.
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Earnings: £68.25 per show (call time of 5 hours) £13.65 per hour for rehearsals and preparation
Closing Date: 24th May 2026
Applicants must hold a Chaperone License issued by Norfolk County Council or similar; have and maintain a clear Enhanced DBS check; and have undertaken the necessary training in safeguarding
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.
Creative Opportunities
Norwich Theatre are keen to hear from Directors, Choreographers, Musical Arrangers, Musical Directors, Costume Designers and Band Musicians who are keen to work with us on our 2026 pantomime.
How to register interest
If you are interested in connecting with Norwich Theatre about these roles please send a CV or letter of introduction to: producing@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.