Deputy Head of Sound

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

New Road Theatricals


Job Summary

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will be embarking on a new UK and Ireland tour from August 2026.

Job Description

The touring sound team will take overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all sound equipment, taking overall responsibility for the sound requirements of the production and the sound department on a day-to-day basis, and participating in the get in and get out of each venue, and all other duties normally expected of a touring Deputy Head of Sound on a first class touring production, all executed to the highest professional standards to ensure the smooth running of this production.

Essential skills include experience of working in a similar role on a large-scale production or equivalent, the ability to work under pressure, good pastoral skills, and strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills. All candidates must be willing to tour and be available for the full contract.

Rehearsals/ Prep in London from 10 August 2026
Technical rehearsals in week commencing 17 August 2026 (Milton Keynes)
Performances from week commencing 24 August, prior to weekly touring in the UK and Ireland. Tour expected to continue until July 2027

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