We are looking to recruit an LX No.3 (War Horse UK Tour 2024-26) - Fixed Term Contract
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home.
All dates are subject to change and confirmation.
Venues: The Grand Opera House (Belfast), The Regent Theatre (Stoke), Grand Theatre (Wolverhampton), Theatre Royal (Glasgow), Liverpool Empire, Milton Keynes Theatre, Nottingham Concert Hall and Bristol Hippodrome.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience of follow spotting.
Operational Lighting experience and excellent technical skills.
Good communication and organisational skills.
A desire to learn and develop skills in lighting and video.
Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors and other theatre staff
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 6th January 2025 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early in the case of high numbers of applications received. We encourage you to apply in a timely fashion.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024