LAStheatre
Job Summary
Job Description
LAStheatre is an award-winning, artist-led theatre company rooted in East Kent & touring across the UK & Ireland.
We are entering an exciting new phase of organisational growth, with a growing touring portfolio & ambitious plans for future productions & community projects. We are now looking for a Production & Technical Manager to join us & play a central role in delivering that work.
This is a new role at LAStheatre & a genuine opportunity to help shape how the company works as it grows.
We are looking for someone practical, organised, calm under pressure & collaborative – someone who enjoys helping ambitious creative projects run well & supporting artists & collaborators to do their best work.
Key Responsibilities:
*Tour Delivery & Company Management*
-Act as company manager during touring periods
-Take lead responsibility for smooth running of productions on tour
-Drive company van & transport touring equipment
-Coordinate travel, accommodation & practical touring logistics
-Support performers & creative teams while on tour
-Maintain a calm, organised & supportive touring environment
-Ensure productions are delivered safely & professionally
*Technical & Production Management*
-Lead get-ins & get-outs at all venues
-Operate productions on tour
-Liaise with venue technical teams & advance tour requirements
-Maintain technical documentation & touring packs
-Oversee touring equipment & production logistics
-Support rehearsal & production periods
*Planning & Administration*
-Maintain production schedules & timelines
-Prepare & distribute production information to all relevant parties
-Support project administration & scheduling
-Help maintain organisational systems, documentation & archives
-Support development of operational systems & workflows
*Organisational Support*
-Help build sustainable operational structures across the company
-Support freelancers & collaborators across projects
-Contribute to the long-term operational development of LAStheatre
Job Requirements
We will use the following criteria when shortlisting applications. There may be areas where you cannot say yes with confidence – please don’t let that put you off. If you feel you could do this job well, we want to hear from you.
Essential
-Strong technical theatre skills, particularly in lighting and/or sound
-Experience in touring, stage management and/or production management
-Experience of small or mid-scale touring contexts
-Full, clean UK driving licence – confident driver
-Highly organised, with a strong ability to prioritise tasks & meet deadlines
-High level of accuracy & attention to detail
-Excellent communication skills – clear, warm & direct
-Skilled at planning ahead & problem-solving under pressure
-Confident working independently on the road
-Able to work with tact & care when supporting people
-Flexible & adaptable within a small, collaborative team
-A genuine interest in theatre for young audiences, participation & community-focused work
– Positive, can-do attitude
Job Overview
- Job Title: Production and Technical Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026
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Location:
South East
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