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Production Manager

We’re looking for a freelance Production Manager to work on our spring 2027 production, touring to schools and theatres across the UK in Spring 2027.

The Production Manager will look after the logistics of set build, liaison across the Creative Team, Theatre Centre core team and touring venue teams, and manage the production budget to ensure the smooth running of both rehearsals and touring production.

ENGAGEMENT

Start Summer 2026 for rehearsal January 2027

DATES

Rehearsals will take place in London.

  • Pre-production:   Autumn 2026  - London & Crawley

  • Rehearsals:   5th – 24th Jan 2027 - London TBC

  • Tech & Open:  Mon 25th – Sat 30th Jan 2027 - TBC

  • First move:  Mon 1st Feb 2027 - TBC

  • Tour:   Jan – end March (dates and locations TBC) 2027

FEE

£3,475 plus agreed travel, accommodation and allowances paid in accordance with current ITC rates.

CONTRACT

We are an ITC Fair Work Approved Manager and use an in-house Letter of Agreement based on the ITC Fair Work Approved Manager Contract.

ESSENTIAL

Theatre Centre will require you to have a full enhanced DBS and will process and pay for this on your behalf. 


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a brief Statement (approx. 500 words/3 minutes audio or video) through our Expression of Interest (EOI) portal. In your statement, explain how your professional and lived experiences make you the perfect fit. You will also have the chance to upload your CV to support your application.

To access our EOI portal please click HERE – and either:

  • Type your Statement directly into the online portal

  • Alternatively you can upload a Voice Note, Video, or Presentation.

  • You will also be able to upload your CV to the EOI portal.

Applications will be read by at least two people. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation to meet via Zoom.

You must complete an Equal Opportunities Form HERE along with your application. Your submission to this form will be anonymous. 

Closing date:   10am Wed 27th May 2026

First interviews:   Wed 3rd June 2026 (on zoom)

Second interviews:   Thurs 11th June 2026 (in person, London - travel paid)

If you have any queries, please email emily@theatre-centre.co.uk

We are an ITC Ethical Employer and use ITC Equity Ethical Manager Contracts. We are also a disability confident employer.