Puppet Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Disney’s The Lion King

As a Puppet Assistant, you will work closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Puppets to support the smooth running of rehearsals and performances. You will play an important role in ensuring the puppetry and props elements of the production are maintained to the highest standard, supporting backstage operations and helping to maintain consistency and production continuity across the show.

Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Puppets, liaise between the Company Manager, Technical departments, Creative Team, Production and General Management Teams to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Puppets on any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the Production.
Perform daily setup, oversee Puppets pre-sets and provide communication within the team.
Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.
Responsible for maintaining repairing Puppets as instructed and maintaining the quality of the show as dictated by the artistic requirements and under the direction of the Head and Deputy Head of Puppets, Production Manager and Resident Creative Team.
Report and feedback show and staff-related issues in a timely manner.
Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within the Puppets department.
Work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and maintain an excellent working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practices, liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager to ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed.