Call Out: Company Access Manager

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Company Access Manager - Call-Out

We are looking for a Company Access Manager to work with us on Bright Places which will be rehearsing from 7 September 2026 before touring from 26 September until 31 October 2026..

About the Role

Fee: £2,000 (based on a predicted 10 days at £200/day)

Ideal Start Date: 24 August 2026

Rehearsals:  7 - 25 Sept 2026 in Birmingham

Tech & Open: 24-25 Sept in Birmingham TBC & 26 Sept 2026 in Nottingham


Tour dates:

Nottingham Playhouse - 26 Sept 2026

The Atkinson, Southport - 30 Sept 2026

Belgrade Theatre, Cov - 2 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre - 8 Oct 2026

Arena Wolverhampton - 10 Oct 2026

New Wolsey, Ipswich - 20 Oct 2026

Hull Truck - 22-23 Oct 2026

Place, Bedford - 27 Oct 2026

HOME Manchester - 29-31 Oct 2026


We are looking for a Company Access Manager to work with us on the 2026 tour of Bright Places by Rae Mainwaring. The role is focussed on the continued wellbeing of the company during rehearsal, production week and throughout the tour.


Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the company update and/or create Access Riders to be shared with the team and touring venues

  • Working closely with the Director and Stage Management team to ensure needs outlined in Access Riders are being incorporated into schedules, planning and wider team processes

  • Advocate for Company Members during busy times e.g. Production Week and manage conversations with the wider team when needed

  • Liaise with venues, when needed, about available facilities and Company Access Riders

How to apply

Please send a CV and short cover letter (1 page max.) to the Producer, Courtenay, at courtenay@carbontheatre.org.uk. The short cover letter can also be sent as a video or audio file no longer than 5 minutes.

Deadline for applications: 12pm (noon), Thursday 30 July 2026.

We will then invite some applicants for a short online interview.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Monday 17 August 2026.

Further Information

The role is on a freelance contract and you will be responsible for your own tax and national insurance responsibilities. We encourage applications from anyone interested in being part of this project. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities encouraging and embracing diversity and inclusivity in all areas of activity.

If you require any access support in submitting an application to us or would like to submit your application in an alternative format, please email courtenay@carbontheatre.org.uk

Courtenay Johnson