Company: Independent Theatre Council Ltd
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted: April 23rd, 2026
Full time, fixed term contract (43 hours per week)
Salary £32,383 per annum (pro rata £622.75 per week).
A rare opportunity to spend six months in residency at a busy building-based theatre, supporting one of the New Vic’s ‘legendary’ Christmas productions whilst gaining experience of regional producing theatre.
This is an opportunity to assist Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins on the New Vic’s 2026 Christmas production of The Borrowers. It’s an ideal opportunity for a Director looking to gain knowledge of working within a complex organisation.
Our ideal candidate has previous experience of assist directing professional actors and an interest in making work for families and young people. We require someone who can confidently lead a rehearsal room and has a desire to take more responsibility in terms of managing and supporting show staff and a large acting company.
For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/about-us/careers/vacancies/
The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.
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