12-Month Resident Assistant Director Training

Donmar Warehouse; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 25 days + Bank

Season ticket loan

Subsiderised gym membership

Complimentary tickets

Donmar bar discounts

Job summary

Donmar Warehouse seeks a passionate Resident Assistant Director for a 12‑month, full‑time fixed‑term placement at the Donmar Warehouse Office in London. The RAD will be embedded in the Artistic Team, supporting rehearsals, casting, and programming meetings while developing directing craft on several productions.

We value ambition, drive, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity; this is not entry level but a pivotal bridge to staff directing roles in a leading producing theatre.

Qualifications

• Experience directing your own work in a professional setting.
• Experience as an Assistant Director on multiple productions.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist on productions, including rehearsals, blockings, and notes.
• Support casting, rehearsals, and pre‑production tasks.
• Bridge between office and rehearsal room and feed back to Artistic Team.
• Attend programming meetings and contribute to dramaturgical discussions.
• Support development and participation activities as needed.

Skills

Directing experience

Assistant Director experience

Communication skills

Inclusion and diversity

Project coordination

Job description

Donmar Warehouse seeks a passionate Resident Assistant Director for a 12‑month, full‑time fixed‑term placement at the Donmar Warehouse Office in London. The RAD will be embedded in the Artistic Team, supporting rehearsals, casting, and programming meetings while developing directing craft on several productions.

We value ambition, drive, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity; this is not entry level but a pivotal bridge to staff directing roles in a leading producing theatre.