New Road Theatricals
- Job Title: The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal: Resident Director
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 25 Oct 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
The successful candidate will fulfill all those duties normally expected of a resident director of a production in the West End of London, including, but not limited to; Supporting the Director and work in conjunction with the Associate Director in the preparation and delivery of rehearsals (including understudy rehearsals); Attend rehearsals, production meetings, dress and technical rehearsals, and preview performances as required prior to opening night; During the productions run, attend at least three performances per week, to take and share notes in order to maintain the high quality of the production; Assist with notes during rehearsals; When appropriate, contribute to the creative process by offering ideas and observations; Work in collaboration with the Director and Associate Director on the casting, rehearsals and successful delivery of the annual recast and any interim cast replacements during the run; Act as general liaison between Directors, Associate Director, Stage Manager and Creative Team; Any other duties as reasonably required by the Director, General Manager or Producer.
Job Requirements
Experience of a theatre rehearsal room in some form, as an assistant or resident director, directing, or theatre-making role.
Passionate about theatre and collaborating working.
To have a flexible approach and be proactive in supporting colleagues and the acting company and form excellent working relationships.
To be able to work calmly under pressure and clearly demonstrate empathy while under pressure.
A desire to work in and uphold an actively anti-racist and inclusive working environment.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the show title, your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Deadline for all applications is Sunday 25 October 2026 at 6pm.
All candidates must have significant professional experience in an equivalent role on a large-scale commercial production. Please note that we will only be able to respond to successful candidates on this occasion.
We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion across all departments.
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