Associate Director

  • Contract
  • London

Attic Theatre Company


Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join Attic on a fixed-term basis. The Associate Director will lead the newly established Attic Youth Theatre and play a key role in delivering our large-scale community production, Merton Odyssey, working closely with the Attic team.

Job Description

The Associate Director will be tasked with directing three of the six plays, while supporting Attic’s Artistic Director, Tom Bellerby, in developing the themes and narrative flow of all six productions to ensure a cohesive thread runs through the pieces.
The six performances will take place over six weekends during summer 2027, where intensive rehearsals on Friday night and Saturday culminate in a Sunday performance. For each show, a locally based Associate Artist and participating community members will form a key part of that town’s story, while a professional actor will provide a thread of consistency weaving the narratives together. These Associate Artists will span a variety of artforms.

Job Requirements

Company Responsibilities
To assist in the running of the organisation (where appropriate), with
the Executive Director, Artistic Director and Creative Engagement Producer.
To work closely with the Artistic Director and Creative Engagement Producer on designated projects.
Act as an ambassador for Attic Theatre Company, upholding our values of accessibility, collaboration, and community-rooted storytelling in all external interactions.
Support the evaluation and monitoring of projects, collecting participant feedback and impact data to help report to stakeholders and funders.
Maintain open communication with the core staff team, participating in team meetings and contributing to the overall artistic vision of the company.
Ensure all work is delivered in compliance with Attic’s equality,
diversity, and inclusion policies and best practices for community-based arts organisations.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Associate Director
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Associate Director

Job: Associate Director

Organisation: Attic Theatre Company

Postcode: CR4 2YR

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