Job Description

The New Wolsey Theatre is looking for a freelance Production Manager to start as soon as possible for our Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime production of Cinderella this winter.

We are looking for someone to take over from the current Production Manager who, due to unforeseen circumstances, will be stepping away from the role. A handover will be provided.

Full dates are below, but we are also open to applications from people who may only be available up until the build and/or tech week or who can only provide remote support during those weeks.

About the production:

A contemporary, anarchic and pop and rock infused take on this classic is written by Olivier Award-Winning Vikki Stone and directed by our Chief Executive/ Artistic Director, Douglas Rintoul.

The NWT pantomime is a much-loved record breaking pantomime that is a significant part of the cultural identity of the town. Our 2024 pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, and our 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, have been nominated in various categories at the UK Pantomime Awards. The New Wolsey Theatre was nominated for the UK Theatre most welcoming theatre of the year award and we won a UK Pantomime Award Best Digital Panto for the live stream of our pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

Rehearsals will take place in central Ipswich, Suffolk, and performances are at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

The New Wolsey Theatre utilises the Theatre Green Book on all of it’s productions, with a commitment to making theatre more environmentally sustainable.

Dates:

Rehearsals: Monday 26th October 2026 to Saturday 14th November 2026
Build week: Monday 9th November to Saturday 14th November 2026
Tech Week: Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 20th November 2026
First performance: Friday 20th November 2026
Previews: Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Monday 23rd November 2026
Opening/Press Night: Tuesday 24th November 2026

Fee:

Fee and Expenses to be negotiated depending on start date and availability.

About you:

Experience of working on a professional production is essential. Experience of working on a mid-scale or larger show is desirable.

We actively welcome applications from Production Managers based in or from East Anglia but we will consider applications from all Production Managers regardless of where they live or where they are from.

We’re keen to receive applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those currently less represented in our industry, particularly especially from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as D/deaf and disabled people, neurodivergent people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We are up for exploring support and development needs and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable applicants to participate in the selection process, and for the successful applicant to carry out the role.

To apply:

There is no deadline, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Please submit a CV along with a statement (written, audio or video) telling us why you would like to work on this project and with the New Wolsey Theatre Sam Bates, Administrator: admin@wolseytheatre.co.uk
• Complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form Online

We will be inviting shortlisted applicants to a 30 minute meeting either in person or via Zoom, to discuss the role.

If you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this application and selection process please get in touch.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Fitzgerald, Producer, at RFitzgerald@wolseytheatre.co.uk

Apply via www.wolseytheatre.co.uk