Call Out: Production Manager
Photo credit: Graeme Braidwood.
Production Manager - Call-Out
We are looking for a Production Manager to work with us on Bright Places which will be touring from 26 September until 31 October 2026.
About the Role
Fee: £1,500 (based on a predicted 6 days at £250/day)
Ideal State Date: 3 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 Production Manager to work with us on the 2026 tour of Bright Places by Rae Mainwaring. The production had an initial tour in 2024 and will return this year with a new Director to create an updated version. A focus for this role will be to ensure the Creative Captioning is implemented effectively in each venue.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the Designers have accurate information about all touring venues and the designs can be implemented across all touring venues, with a priority on venue projector specs and creative captioning set-up
Preparing all documentation including Production Schedules, Risk Assessments, Technical Riders, Stage and Lighting Plans
Managing and collaborating with the creative team to ensure design deadlines are met and all production elements are ready for opening
Liaising with touring venues to ensure they receive all required documentation and pre-performance information
Managing touring logistics and handing over to the touring Stage Management team
Support the touring Stage Management team (Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager) as needed
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 23 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