Job Description

We are looking for a Sound No. 1 to join us for our upcoming co-production of Small Island.

Small Island is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse and is in association with Actors Touring Company. The production will open at Leeds Playhouse.

We are looking for a Sound No. 1 to be part of the Sound team at Leeds Playhouse from Monday 2 March 2026. You will be in Leeds throughout the Playhouse run and then will go on to Birmingham and Nottingham to deliver the shows there. It will be a 10-week contract over 11 weeks in total including a one-week break.

The post will be one contract with Leeds Playhouse for the duration of the production.

The fixed-term contract run from Monday 16 March 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026, with a break w/c 20 April 2026.

Pay is starting from £900 per week PAYE, subject to negotiation, paid monthly. Subsistence of £235 per week at Leeds Playhouse subject to location of home address.

Touring Allowance of £300 per week at Birmingham Rep & Nottingham Playhouse subject to location of home address. Rate after 5 April 2026 will be subject to UKT/Equity agreement.

We are open to a negotiation on the above.

Before applying for the role, please read our job pack. This includes the full details of the role, including the list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse and our recruitment process.

To apply:

Fill in both forms on our website.
Send your CV to production@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
You must complete all three of these before the application deadline.

The closing date for applications is now 5pm Friday 13 March 2026.
Please note, this deadline has been extended. Previous applicants need not apply.

Apply via www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk