Production Placement: Movement Direction, Some Woman

  • Contract
  • London

National Theatre Skills Centre


Job: Production Placement: Movement Direction, Some Woman

Job: Production Placement: Movement Direction, Some Woman

Organisation: National Theatre Skills Centre

Postcode: SE1 9PX

  • Job Title: Production Placement: Movement Direction, Some Woman
  • Salary: Under £10K
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

This opportunity is for someone interested in learning more about Movement Direction for theatre.

Job Description

This role will provide the opportunity to shadow and observe the work of the Movement Director Lucie Pankhurst in her work on Some Woman by Helen Edmundson.

The role will be most suitable for someone who is a committed to pursuing Movement Direction as a career and is keen to shadow and observe the work of a Movement Director and further develop their insight and understanding in this area.

The placement will be the equivalent of 8 days (64 hours) between the 31 August and 15 October to be agreed between the placement and the NT Skills Centre, ensuring that the placement will be able to observe key moments in the production process.

This is a paid role, with a grant equivalent to London Living Wage (£14.80 hourly rate for 64 hours).

Application deadline: Monday 10 August 2026, 10am

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

– A demonstrable enthusiasm and interest in Movement Direction
– A commitment to developing a career in Movement Direction.
– A collaborative, adaptable approach.
– The ability to communicate how this opportunity will provide a next step in their creative practice and career.
– An awareness of/and interest in sustainability in the theatre production process and the NT’s aims in this area.

How to Apply

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