Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge

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  • London

Bush Theatre


Job: Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge

Job: Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge

Organisation: Bush Theatre

Postcode: W12 8LJ

  • Job Title: Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge to lead the Bush’s literary team and play a key role in supporting the Artistic Director & Co-CEO in new writer and new play development through commissioning and nurturing new plays and ideas.

Job Description

The Literary Manager & Lead Dramaturge leads the Bush’s literary team and plays a key role supporting the Artistic Director & Co-CEO & Co-CEO in writer and new play development, the commissioning and nurturing of new plays and talent, and supporting and having meaningful input to the programming of the building and strategic thinking. The role encompasses three interdependent strands of work:

  • Identifying and developing new scripts for production at the Bush Theatre – developing and maintaining relationships with writers and agents and ensuring the Bush’s slate of plays is diverse and of a high quality
  • Identifying and developing emerging writing talent – including programmes for emerging writers, partnerships and unsolicited script-reading
  • Supporting the artistic planning and programming of the venue

Job Requirements

35 hours per week, across at least 5 days excluding a 1 hour unpaid meal break. Regular evening and weekend work will be required for this role.

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