Sound No.1 for Gwenda’s Garage (LGBTQIA+ Musical)

  • Contract
  • London

Jas Blakeley


  • Job Title: Sound No.1 for Gwenda’s Garage (LGBTQIA+ Musical)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sound No.1 to join the team for Gwenda’s Garage, a bold new LGBTQIA+ musical.

Job Description

Location: Southwark Playhouse
Rate of Pay: £750 per week (inclusive of holiday pay)
Contract Dates: 27th October – 29th November

You will be required to shadow a show at Sheffield Playhouse, paid at £200 per day

About Gwenda’s Garage:

Gwenda’s Garage is a bold, uplifting new musical based on the true story of 3 lesbians who opened a women-run garage in 1985 Sheffield; created and produced by Out of the Archive. Faced with everyday sexism, homophobia, and the impact of Section 28, they fought to create a space for women in manual trades, inspiring the next generation. Featuring original music and a story of activism, resilience, and community, Gwenda’s Garage is a powerful celebration of working-class LGBTQ+ history and the fight for equality-one spark plug at a time.

After an R&D at the Sheffield Playhouse, it will return as a full-scale production in association with Sheffield Theatres to Sheffield Playhouse and Southwark Playhouse.

About Out of the Archive:

Out Of The Archive was founded in 2019 by Nicky Hallett and Val Regan.It is a collaboration between writers, musicians, performers and academics and its aim is to animate archival material about LGBTQ+ lives, bringing hidden histories into contemporary focus

You can find more about OOTA and Gwenda’s Garage here: https://www.outofthearchive.co.uk/

Key Dates:

  • Rehearsals: 22nd September – 11th October

  • Performances in Sheffield: 15th – 25th October – availability required for one performance

  • Tech in Southwark: 27th – 29th October

  • Performances in Southwark: 20th October – 29th November

Working Hours:

  • Production Week: max 43 hours
  • Performance: max 40 hours

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a Sound No.1, particularly within musical theatre.

  • Proven experience in live sound mixing and sound design integration for musicals.

  • A high standard of technical knowledge in setting up and maintaining sound equipment.

  • Ability to manage live sound during performances, balancing microphones for actors and a live band.

  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • Passion for high-quality sound and a commitment to delivering an exceptional listening experience for audiences.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 11 April

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