Live Theatre Technician - Flexible Shifts

Tyne Theatre and Opera House; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking reliable casual venue technicians to join our flexible technical team for a range of live productions and events.

You will assist with get-ins, setup, operation and breakdown of lighting, sound, staging and related equipment, with duties assigned according to skills for each event. Shifts include daytime, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays, with training offered where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one technical discipline used in live theatre.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work variable hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with get-ins, fit-ups, rehearsals, performances and get-outs.
• Set up, operate and dismantle lighting, sound, staging and other production equipment.
• Undertake an assigned technical role during performances.
• Carry out stage, backstage and production duties under direction of Duty Technician or Stage Manager.
• Assist visiting companies and artists professionally and courteously.
• Follow technical plans, risk assessments and venue procedures.
• Report faults, damage or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain safe, tidy and unobstructed working areas across the stage and technical spaces.

Skills

Stage crew

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Follow spot operation

Flyperson duties

Stage management

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Stage machinery

Job description

Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking reliable casual venue technicians to join our flexible technical team for a range of live productions and events.

You will assist with get-ins, setup, operation and breakdown of lighting, sound, staging and related equipment, with duties assigned according to skills for each event. Shifts include daytime, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays, with training offered where possible.