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SalaryWe are looking for a Production Manager to oversee our world premiere production of 'Sherlock Holmes and The Sign of Four'.
Fee: £4,000 (plus holiday pay)
The opera will headline the Leeds Opera Festival 2024, and will be performed at Leeds School of Arts from 28 to 31 August.
Responsibilities will include:
- Realisation of the design (set, costume, props) in consultation with the Set & Costume Designer, director and venue technicians
- Liaison with the Lighting Designer and technicians to help facilitate any lighting that is part of the set and props design
- Communicating with creatives to realise technical ambitions of the show
- Managing the production budget
- Producing and distributing technical schedules as required throughout the production process
- Ensuring the production is health and safety compliant
- Liaison with Set & Costume Designer over procurement, including assessment of environmental impact and sustainability of production options
- Overseeing installation of production at Leeds School of Arts, and get out post-performances
- Organising necessary transportation of scenery and props to/from workshop to performance venue as required
The post holder must have relevant Production Management experience on similar theatre / opera productions, and ideally will have experience of working in Leeds and a valid driving license.
Key dates
April to July 2024 (liaison with creative team and venue)
29 July to 23 August (rehearsals)
w/c 12 August (get in)
w/c 19 August (technical and dress rehearsals)
28 to 31 August (performances)
2 September (get out)
Please send a CV / link to website or portfolio, along with a cover letter of no more than 1 x A4 to
mailto:david@northernoperagroup.co.uk - david@northernoperagroup.co.uk
If you prefer we can also accept video/audio submissions. Please send a link in your email to a video/audio recording of no more than 3 minutes.
