Freelance Theatre Producer

Midlands/London based theatre company Perpetual Motion are looking for an experienced and passionate producer to aid in the development of their debut show The Importance of Walking Lobsters, a show that uses comedy, live music, and inventive scenography to explore the link between eccentricity and genius.

The project entails up to five weeks RnD spread between Leicester and London, these weeks will span between September 2018 and February 2019 with on work in progress date and two performances dates.

Key Information

This role is funding dependent (we should know by September)

There will be a flat producing fee of £2000

You should be free for performance days (26/01/19 and 23/02/19)

Most of the work can be completed remotely

Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 20/08/18

Interviews will take place via skype during the second week of September

Key duties

Liaise with venues re: logistics/marketing

Manage our budget and keep records of expenditure

Aid in the sourcing of equipment/props etc

Liaise with and write up contracts for any external contractors, dramaturgs/mentors/actors etc

Write and submit an arts council evaluation

Work with us to execute and audience development plan

Essential attributes

Experience producing small-medium scale theatre shows

Experience with producing ACE funded projects

Experience in budget management

Access to contacts in the UK theatre/venue network

Highly IT Literate

Good communication skills

Desirable attributes

Experience producing small-medium scale contemporary theatre shows

A passion for contemporary theatre and performance

Some technical knowledge of theatre and performance (experience with sound and lighting)

An interest in eccentricity and eccentric culture/history

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to perpetualmotiontc@gmail.com before 5pm on the 20/08/18