Assistant Director

We are seeking an emerging Assistant Director for Revolutions, a new youth-led devised production directed by Tristan Jackson-Pate and produced by People’s Theatre Collective.
Revolutions is a major co-created theatre project supported by Arts Council England, bringing together professional artists and young people from Banbury to create an ambitious new performance exploring identity, community, belonging and the future of our town. The production is funded through Arts Council England and forms part of People’s Theatre Collective’s wider Revolutions programme (2026-2028).
This opportunity is designed for an emerging director interested in collaborative, socially engaged and youth-led theatre-making. The Assistant Director will work closely alongside Tristan Jackson-Pate throughout the rehearsal and production process, gaining hands-on experience supporting a devised production involving both professional actors and young performers.
We are particularly interested in directors committed to a career in theatre who are excited by co-creation, facilitation and ensemble processes and who are interested in developing their practice within inclusive community and youth theatre contexts.

Dates & Location
All activity will take place in Banbury.
Rehearsal period at The People’s House, Castle Quay, Banbury
W/C 20 July – 12 August 2026
Technical and dress rehearsals at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
13-14 August 2026
Performances at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
14-15 August 2026
Fee
4 weeks at £631 per week (Equity/ITC rate)
Travel expenses can be discussed where required.