Automation Support

ATG Entertainment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking an Automation Support for the London production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The role is full-time and based in the West End, with a fixed-term contract through December 23, 2026.

The ideal candidate has hands-on theatre automation experience, works well under pressure, and communicates effectively. Familiarity with STS and climbing/working restraints is a plus. Start date is November 2026.

Qualifications

• Hands-on professional theatre experience in automation.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
• Strong organisational and time management qualities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate automation equipment for the production.
• Oversee automation operation and ensure alignment with the original concept.
• Collaborate with the team to meet all automation requirements.

Skills

Automation experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

STS

Job description

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Automation Support on the London production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.

Written by Kate Trefry, an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry, co-directed by Justin Martin for the Phoenix Theatre and produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional theatre experience in automation, the ability to work under pressure and within a team, and good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and time management qualities.

Responsibilities include the maintenance and operation of the automation equipment for the production, overseeing automation operation, and working within a team to ensure that the show’s automation requirements remain true to the original concept. Candidates must have a minimum of one year working in automation.

Experience on a large scale production is desired and any candidate must be highly organised with good communication skills. Knowledge of STS would be useful and Ability to climb (Work Positioning/Work restraint) a bonus.

Start Date: November 2026

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Location: West End London

Contract Type: Fixed term until 23rd December 2026.

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Tuesday to Sunday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.

Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU agreement.

Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU agreement.