The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal: Head of Automation

  • Contract
  • London

New Road Theatricals


Job Summary

New Road Theatricals is seeking an experienced Head of Automation to work on the upcoming production of The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Job Description

The Head of Automation will lead the Automation team for a first-class production with duties including but not limited to; Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production; Liaising with the Company Manager, resident creative team members, technical heads of department, stage management, the acting company and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show; Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance; Taking lead responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used by your
department, including equipment checks prior to each performance; Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any; Compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork.

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