Research & Development Producer

Contract
Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract (4 Months)

Fee
£4,100
Based on £200 p/day, we anticipate the role comprising 20.5 full working days. A suggested timeline is below, which will be confirmed in consultation with the successful candidate:
Oct – 2 days (briefing and planning)
Nov -4 days; 1 day per week (AV checks and casting/contracting)
Dec – 3 days; 1 day per week excluding Christmas (contracting cont., hires and advancing, invites to WIPS)
Jan – 2.5 days per week (ie part time Mon-Fri) x 3 weeks management W/C 4th, 11th 18th Jan (on-site management) & 25th Jan work-in-progress prep, 26/27th Jan 2 days for WIPs, 1 day wrap up and evaluation tbc
Total days = 20.5 days

Location
Hybrid -Brighton / Remote as required

Reports To
Creative Producer / Artistic Lead

Start Date
October 2026

YES/NO Productions, IMAX Film makers and creators of groundbreaking theatre, are seeking an experienced and collaborative Research & Development Producer to support the delivery of a new Arts Council-funded theatre project over a four-month development period.

The project aims to produce a brand-new theatrical piece combining projection, immersive audio and traditional theatre practices. The project will focus on the early-stage exploration, development, and testing of new theatrical ideas, performance language, audience engagement, and creative methodologies. The Producer will work closely with artists, collaborators, venues, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of the R&D process.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, creative sensitivity, and experience supporting devised, experimental, or interdisciplinary theatre-making processes.