We are looking for a Resident Director (Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre)
Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin made its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. ‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes). Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Key show dates:
— Rehearsals will commence on 6 January 2025 in London
— Technical rehearsals will commence in the w/c 3 February 2025
— First performance on 11 February 2025
All dates are subject to change and confirmation.
Venue:
Lyric Theatre
The successful candidate will have the following:
Professional experience in theatre directing, including working with understudies and leading understudy rehearsals
Professional experience of rehearsing new cast members into a West End production
Knowledge and experience of the working practices of a large-scale West End production
Proven ability to closely observe and note performers in rehearsal and performance environments
Experience creating and using understudy cover charts
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
The closing date for receipt of an application is Monday 18th November 2024 at 12 noon.
For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
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