The Last Ship (A Musical by Sting) – Head of LX

Short Street Productions Ltd


Job Summary

The Last Ship is a love story, a hymn to community, and a tragedy about a town’s defiant response to capitalism. When the Wallsend shipyard faces closure, generations of workers confront an uncertain future. Foreman Jackie White leads an extraordinary act of resistance, trying to imagine a different

Job Description

The Head of LX is responsible for the maintenance and operation of LX equipment and is responsible for maintaining an accurate and appropriate LX design of the production as specified by the Lighting Designer. They are responsible for the management and running of the LX department.

Load in/technical rehearsals (AMSTERDAM): w/c 24th August 2026
Performances – AMSTERDAM: Saturday 29th August – Sunday 13th September 2026
Load in/Tech (LONDON): w/c Monday 21st Sept 2026
Performances – LONDON: Tuesday 22nd September – Saturday 3rd October 2026

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