Producer (R&D) – BIRTH: The Musical

A love letter to the NHS and a middle finger to the Hollywood birth narrative, BIRTH is a darkly comic, moving – and at times gloriously camp – new musical examining what it really means to start a family: risk, loss of control, and community.

Music & Lyrics by Robert Moutrey & Sam Asbury
Book by Haley McGee (Olivier Award-nominated Age Is A Feeling)

PRONK! Productions is seeking a freelance Producer (R&D) to support the development of BIRTH: The Musical, culminating in a rehearsed sharing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in July/August 2026.
This role is offered on a fixed fee of £2,600, based on approximately 10 full working days or 20 half-days (approx. 4 hours each) across the R&D period (May-August 2026).

The sharing will be presented to a curated invited audience including NHS professionals, NICU parents, industry guests, and local community members. The audience is central to the process – both as witnesses to the work and as contributors to its next stage of development.

This is a part-time, flexible producing role. The Producer will work closely with the creative team to coordinate audience engagement and support the delivery of a focused and well-executed sharing.

The role centres on stakeholder outreach, audience coordination, event planning, and post-sharing follow-up. It includes managing invitations, liaising with Soho Theatre on audience logistics, supporting front-of-house delivery, and ensuring feedback is gathered effectively.

A weekly 20-30 minute check-in will support coordination across the process. The Producer will also prioritise availability during key dates in the rehearsal and sharing week.

This is not a full producing role, but a clearly defined position focused on delivering a strong R&D outcome and supporting the project’s next stage of development.