Jas Blakeley
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- Job Title: Production Manager for Gwenda’s Garage (LGBTQIA+ Musical)
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Salary: £50k+
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
Location: Sheffield Theatre Playhouse & Southwark Playhouse
Rate of Pay: £4000 + expenses
Period: for 20 days (max 8 hours working day) between July and November
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:
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White Card Meeting: July (TBC)
Final Design Meeting: Mid-August (TBC)
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Rehearsals: 22nd September – 11th October
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Tech in Sheffield: 13th – 15th October
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Performances in Sheffield: 15th – 25th October
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Tech in Southwark: 27th – 29th October
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Performances in Southwark: 20th October – 29th November
Job Requirements
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Previous experience as a Production Manager, particularly at Southwark Playhouse.
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Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Experience in managing budgets and schedules, and working within tight timelines.
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Ability to coordinate multiple departments and ensure smooth operation of a production.
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Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations in live theatre.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to blakeleyjas@gmail.com by 11 April
- Contact name: Jas Nisic
- Contact email: blakeleyjas@gmail.com
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