Open Call
Sound Technician & Stage Manager
Open Call - Sound Technician & Stage Manager:
Theatre Re is looking for a talented, committed and reliable professional Sound Technician & Stage Manager to join the technical team of the touring show The Nature of Forgetting. This role is ideally suited to someone in the early stages of their professional career, looking for the opportunity to develop skillsets and establish a long term relationship with a touring theatre company. This is a paid opportunity.
About Theatre Re:
“One of the UK's most admired physical theatre companies.” The Scotsman
We are one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Our work combines original live music with striking visual performance to create world class, deeply moving non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. We engage with audiences locally, nationally and internationally to create, share and promote life-changing theatre that is both inventive and accessible through cross-arts and cross-sector collaboration.
We are an artist-led company based at The Point in Eastleigh with a strong 14-year track record: six mid-scale productions, extensive touring in the UK (85 venues in 50 cities) and internationally (17 countries across 3 continents) - including a Broadway transfer, international licensing of our repertoire and sold-out runs at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Cerventino Festival (Mexico), and London International Mime Festival.
Our training programme is in high demand across the world with long-term partners such the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Partnerships with community organisations throughout the creation process and while on tour are central to our work.
“Theatre Re excels at transforming small, intimate stories into whirling, viscerally physical extravagance.” What’s On Stage
www.theatrere.co.uk / @TheatreRe
About 'The Nature of Forgetting':
At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy, and heartache. Collaborating with Neuroscientist Kate Jeffery, Theatre Re has created a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences.
Through movement of great physicality and compelling live music, The Nature of Forgetting is the story of Tom- a middle aged father struggling in the early stages of dementia. The piece, and Tom’s memories, are a life-affirming journey into a weakened mind, where broken does not have to mean defeated. A journey of shining humanity and celebration of a life well lived.
The Nature of Forgetting has been touring the world since 2017 with more than 200 performances in 17 countries.
The ideal candidtae will:
- have at least 3 years of professional experience as a Sound Technician, as well as Stage Management experience
- have experience on a variety of large digital mixing desks, working on complex, multi-channel setups including send-and-returns
- be available for all rehearsal and performance dates below, and be comfortable working collaboratively with other technicians and creatives in a pressurised live environment
- have effective interpersonal skills and an appetite for solving problems
- have a full and clean driving license
Duties & Responsibilities:
SOUND TECHNICIAN
- Perform to the best of their ability and behave with appropriate and respectful conduct whilst in the rehearsal room/venue
- Liaise with Musicians ahead and after tour periods to ensure equipment pick-up and drop-off
- Be present at all rehearsals, performances, workshops, notes sessions and post-show discussions as planned in the schedule
- Lead on all aspects of sound setup, including instruments (in collaboration with musicians), sound equipment (in collaboration with venue technician), line check and sound check
- Feedback to the Musicians and Rehearsal Director after every performance
- Support marketing activities as requested in advance to promote the tour of the Production: occasionally share pictures (to be used for Theatre Re social media activities) and take part in short interviews.
STAGE MANAGER
- Lead on hiring and driving the van as planned in the itinerary (with support from Technical Manager)
- Support Technical Manager in planning get-in, tech rehearsals and show schedules in collaboration with Producer
- Carry out prep work as requested in advance - this can include: checking the show tech rider, liaising with venues for enquiries in connection with our rider (sound), responding to team members requests (sound related), collaborating with TM to establish tech schedules... etc
- Lead on loading and unloading the van and ensuring that all relevant set, props, costumes and instruments required for the production are brought from storage, in collaboration with the Technical Manager
- Lead and supervise the 'get in' to the venues in collaboration with TM (unpacking, marking, set building, props, lighting and sound), the 'get out', when all the equipment is removed, and the packing in the suitcases when the schedule requires it (with support from the cast and musicians)
- Deal with any issues that arise throughout the day in conjunction with Tech Manager, Producer and General Manager
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Schedule:
PREP
- 1 x 2hrs meeting with Composer, Musicians and current Sound Technician TBC
- Watch and learn the show on video
TRAINING:
- 1 Full day of rehearsal on Nov 14th In London / Exact location TBC
- Nov 17th & 20th: Warwick Arts Centre
TOUR:
- From Nov 23rd to Dec 8th: China
Possible extension to Dec 14th TBC
Rates of pay:
During prep, rehearsal and training - Equity minimum
On tour - Above Equity minimum
Per Diems on tour - Above Equity minimum
Holiday Pay will be calculated in line with Equity Guidelines:
https://www.equity.org.uk/media/1368/right-to-rest-holiday-pay-guide.pdf
Travel, accommodation and PDs will be covered outside London.
How to apply:
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please complete and submit the application form by following this link before noon on Aug 29th 2025.
We strongly encourage applicants from the global majority and those currently under-represented across the cultural sector.
Interviews will be scheduled to take place via video call w/c Sept 15th 2025.
Due to the high number of applications we’re anticipating to receive, it won’t be possible for us to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have completed the online application form but haven’t heard back from us by Sept 12th, then unfortunately on this occasion we won’t be taking your application further.
Contact details:
[email protected]
Theatre Re is looking for a talented, committed and reliable professional Sound Technician & Stage Manager to join the technical team of the touring show The Nature of Forgetting. This role is ideally suited to someone in the early stages of their professional career, looking for the opportunity to develop skillsets and establish a long term relationship with a touring theatre company. This is a paid opportunity.
About Theatre Re:
“One of the UK's most admired physical theatre companies.” The Scotsman
We are one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies. Our work combines original live music with striking visual performance to create world class, deeply moving non-verbal productions about universal human challenges and the fragility of life. We engage with audiences locally, nationally and internationally to create, share and promote life-changing theatre that is both inventive and accessible through cross-arts and cross-sector collaboration.
We are an artist-led company based at The Point in Eastleigh with a strong 14-year track record: six mid-scale productions, extensive touring in the UK (85 venues in 50 cities) and internationally (17 countries across 3 continents) - including a Broadway transfer, international licensing of our repertoire and sold-out runs at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Cerventino Festival (Mexico), and London International Mime Festival.
Our training programme is in high demand across the world with long-term partners such the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Partnerships with community organisations throughout the creation process and while on tour are central to our work.
“Theatre Re excels at transforming small, intimate stories into whirling, viscerally physical extravagance.” What’s On Stage
www.theatrere.co.uk / @TheatreRe
About 'The Nature of Forgetting':
At the intersection of art and science, The Nature of Forgetting bursts with creativity, joy, and heartache. Collaborating with Neuroscientist Kate Jeffery, Theatre Re has created a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences.
Through movement of great physicality and compelling live music, The Nature of Forgetting is the story of Tom- a middle aged father struggling in the early stages of dementia. The piece, and Tom’s memories, are a life-affirming journey into a weakened mind, where broken does not have to mean defeated. A journey of shining humanity and celebration of a life well lived.
The Nature of Forgetting has been touring the world since 2017 with more than 200 performances in 17 countries.
The ideal candidtae will:
- have at least 3 years of professional experience as a Sound Technician, as well as Stage Management experience
- have experience on a variety of large digital mixing desks, working on complex, multi-channel setups including send-and-returns
- be available for all rehearsal and performance dates below, and be comfortable working collaboratively with other technicians and creatives in a pressurised live environment
- have effective interpersonal skills and an appetite for solving problems
- have a full and clean driving license
Duties & Responsibilities:
SOUND TECHNICIAN
- Perform to the best of their ability and behave with appropriate and respectful conduct whilst in the rehearsal room/venue
- Liaise with Musicians ahead and after tour periods to ensure equipment pick-up and drop-off
- Be present at all rehearsals, performances, workshops, notes sessions and post-show discussions as planned in the schedule
- Lead on all aspects of sound setup, including instruments (in collaboration with musicians), sound equipment (in collaboration with venue technician), line check and sound check
- Feedback to the Musicians and Rehearsal Director after every performance
- Support marketing activities as requested in advance to promote the tour of the Production: occasionally share pictures (to be used for Theatre Re social media activities) and take part in short interviews.
STAGE MANAGER
- Lead on hiring and driving the van as planned in the itinerary (with support from Technical Manager)
- Support Technical Manager in planning get-in, tech rehearsals and show schedules in collaboration with Producer
- Carry out prep work as requested in advance - this can include: checking the show tech rider, liaising with venues for enquiries in connection with our rider (sound), responding to team members requests (sound related), collaborating with TM to establish tech schedules... etc
- Lead on loading and unloading the van and ensuring that all relevant set, props, costumes and instruments required for the production are brought from storage, in collaboration with the Technical Manager
- Lead and supervise the 'get in' to the venues in collaboration with TM (unpacking, marking, set building, props, lighting and sound), the 'get out', when all the equipment is removed, and the packing in the suitcases when the schedule requires it (with support from the cast and musicians)
- Deal with any issues that arise throughout the day in conjunction with Tech Manager, Producer and General Manager
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
Schedule:
PREP
- 1 x 2hrs meeting with Composer, Musicians and current Sound Technician TBC
- Watch and learn the show on video
TRAINING:
- 1 Full day of rehearsal on Nov 14th In London / Exact location TBC
- Nov 17th & 20th: Warwick Arts Centre
TOUR:
- From Nov 23rd to Dec 8th: China
Possible extension to Dec 14th TBC
Rates of pay:
During prep, rehearsal and training - Equity minimum
On tour - Above Equity minimum
Per Diems on tour - Above Equity minimum
Holiday Pay will be calculated in line with Equity Guidelines:
https://www.equity.org.uk/media/1368/right-to-rest-holiday-pay-guide.pdf
Travel, accommodation and PDs will be covered outside London.
How to apply:
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please complete and submit the application form by following this link before noon on Aug 29th 2025.
We strongly encourage applicants from the global majority and those currently under-represented across the cultural sector.
Interviews will be scheduled to take place via video call w/c Sept 15th 2025.
Due to the high number of applications we’re anticipating to receive, it won’t be possible for us to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have completed the online application form but haven’t heard back from us by Sept 12th, then unfortunately on this occasion we won’t be taking your application further.
Contact details:
[email protected]