Melting Pot
Job Summary
Job Description
Production: Paranormal Activity
Location: UK Tour
Start date: TBC Likely to be w/c Monday 17th August 2026, with potential earlier days by mutual agreement.
End Date: End of June 2027
Melting Pot Productions are looking for a Head of Sound, for the UK Tour of Paranormal Activity, opening at Richmond Theatre the w/c 31st August 2026, followed by a UK Tour.
Production Details:
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are…
Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage. Paranormal Activity is directed by Felix Barett, designed by Fly Davis, illusions by Chris Fisher, Lighting Design by Anna Watson, Sound Design by Gareth Fry and Video Design by Luke Halls.
Schedule:
Rehearsals (London) from w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
Fit-up from w/c Monday 31st August 2026
Technical rehearsals from Wednesday 2nd September 2026
First preview – Monday 7th September 2026
End of contract – end of June 2027
Purpose of Job:
The Head of Sound is responsible for all sound equipment, including maintenance for the production. The Head of Sound will operate sound for performances and manage the Sound No 2 who will run the backstage track.
Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Sound No 1 working on a similar scale production is required.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Someone with the ability to work well on their own and as part of a team.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive attitude and an
understanding of what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head Of Sound
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
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Location:
UK-wide
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