Disney’s The Lion King – Music Intern

  • Contract
  • London

Disney Theatrical Group


  • Job Title: Disney’s The Lion King – Music Intern
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

Disney’s The Lion King, London is seeking an enthusiastic Music Intern to join the team during its upcoming cast change. Disney is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

Job Description

We are looking for a music intern to come on board for one to three days a week for six weeks, to be truly immersed in what is involved in working on such a large scale show. This is a rare opportunity to gain first hand experience in a large-scale West End musical production.

You will work closely with the Musical Director, observing and learning about leading rehearsals, conducting both cast and orchestra, and being the heartbeat of the live show.

Job Role / Learning Summary

Through sessions and workshops you’ll explore:

  • The day-to-day role of the musical director in a large-scale musical theatre production
  • Collaboration, and the departments involved in a musical theatre production
  • Theatre-specific piano and keyboard techniques, for rehearsal and orchestra pit settings
  • Conducting in musical theatre
  • Preparing to MD a musical theatre production
  • Depping’ in musical theatre
  • The rehearsal process, including ensemble vocal coaching
  • The African languages used in The Lion King

The content and focus of the sessions will be adapted to the selected candidate, to best fit their experience and needs.

Job Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

  • Aged 18 or over
  • Must be available to work daytime and evening hours.
  • Comfortable working at height when required.
  • Should have strong piano playing ability and be currently studying or looking to study piano at undergraduate level or equivalent. Recently graduated would also be suitable. However, having a qualification or degree not a necessity.
  • Should have an interest in conducting – experience desirable but not essential.
  • Someone who is keen to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Someone with an interest in a diverse range of music and styles.

How to Apply

Please prepare and send videos of the following:

• A short classical piece or extract you enjoy playing (learned from sheet music – max 2 mins)

• A contrasting piece from pop, rock, musical theatre or jazz that demonstrates rhythm piano playing and strong time-keeping (can be sheet music, by ear, or improvised – max 2 mins)

Please follow and fill out the form on this link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a91469ff65d54309a5cb4b3b1c990b96

Alternatively you can send your videos, CV, and a covering letter to: [email protected]

Apply now
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