Production Technicians - The London Palladium - Cinderella (FTC)

LW Theatres Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Open to flexible working

Job summary

LW Theatres Group Limited seeks enthusiastic technicians to join the Production Technical team for Cinderella at The London Palladium. You will work across shows, previews and rehearsals, preparing the production daily and conducting safety checks to ensure safe, smooth performances.

Demonstrates teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow plots. Willingness to train in health and safety is required; evenings/weekends work and height access are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Technical theatre experience and understanding of theatre health and safety.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Happy to undertake First Aid at Work Training.
• Able to work at height.
• Experience with flying systems preferred but not essential.
• Duties include maintenance shifts and following plots.

Responsibilities

• Work on all shows, previews and technical rehearsals.
• Prepare the show daily and conduct safety checks.
• Collaborate with visiting Company and Stage Management.
• Maintain a professional work environment for performers, technicians and audience members.
• Assist with rig checks and ad hoc project work as directed by the Head of Department.

Skills

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Instructions follow

Open to training

Tools

Grand MA

ETC

Chain hoists

Flying systems

Job description

Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Opportunities.

Show Map

• Location The London Palladium, W1F 7TF,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Employee - Full Time

Description

The role...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and skilled Technicians to join the team behind Cinderella at the London Palladium.

What you’ll be doing…

• Working on all shows, previews and technical rehearsals of the The London Palladium.

• As part of the Production Technical team, you will be preparing the show each day and helping to conduct safety checks.
• Working closely with the visiting Company and its Stage Management to ensure the smooth and safe operation of each show.
• Working as part of a team to maintain a professional work environment, where performers, technicians and audience members are safe.
• Problem solving technical issues relating to the production.
• Assisting the Head of Department, their Deputy & Senior Technician in the smooth operation of day to day activities within the theatre, as well as concerts and events.

Stage

• Working at height as required
• Use of access equipment.
• Wearing black clothing, including full face covering (if required)
• Wearing protective clothing e.g. steel toe cap boots
• Technical rehearsals
• Dress rehearsals
• Maintenance shifts as required
• Pre-setting ready for the show.
• Following a ‘plot’
• Pushing, pulling & lifting scenery
• Pushing, pulling & lifting heavy scenery as a team.
• Moving scenery or effects in time with music and under direction
• The use of counterweight flying systems including hemp and flys.
• Spading and de-spading trucks
• Carry out visual checks on moving scenery
• Operation of chain hoists
• Operation of single axis automated equipment.
• Basic scenic painting
• Maintaining props and/or scenery as directed by the Head of Department
• Ad hoc project work as directed by the Head of Department.

Electrics

• Working at height as required.
• Use of access equipment.
• Wearing black clothing, including full face covering (if required)
• Wearing protective clothing e.g. steel toe cap boots
• Technical rehearsals
• Dress rehearsals
• Maintenance shifts as required.
• Pre-setting ready for the show.
• Following a ‘plot’. This could be a stage electrician, follow-spot, or board operator.
• Operation of a follow spot, this may include manual and automated systems
• Operation of all lighting, video and special effects equipment including but not limited to:
• C02 gas handling and replacement
• Lasers
• Battery powered wireless devices
• Projectors and LED panels
• Switches and other networking equipment
• Installation and maintenance of costume electrics
• Paging cables for trucks and set pieces. These may be automated or manual.
• Assist with rig checks for the show when required.
• Conducting maintenance on the lighting, video and special effects of the show.
• Ad hoc project work as directed by the Head of Department.

What we need…

• Enjoy working as part of a team in a vibrant and lively environment.
• Open minded with a willingness to learn and be trained.
• A proactive and professional manner with good timekeeping.
• A conscientious approach; accurate and with an eye for detail.
• Logical and methodical, with the ability to follow instruction precisely.
• Adaptable, with the ability to use initiative in identifying problems and working with the team to find solutions.
• Ability to work in low light and at height.
• Technical theatre experience and an understanding of theatre health and safety.
• Happy to work evenings and weekends.
• Happy to undertake First Aid at Work Training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Stage

• - Ability to follow clear instructions
• - Can follow a cue sheets independently
• - Able to work with others under instruction

Beneficial but not essential:

• - Experience with the use of flying systems and flying large scale productions
• - Previous experience crewing large scale productions
• - Ability to follow clear instructions
• - Can follow a cue sheets independently
• - Able to work with others under instruction

Beneficial but not essential:

• - Experience of undertaking stage electrician and follow-spot plots on large scale productions
• - Experience of operating a professional lighting desk such as Grand MA or ETC

We are committed to training and developing our staff therefore, if you do not have every requirement above, we’d still love to hear from you.

Salary:

20.45 per hour

Hours of Work :

40 hours over 6 days

Contract:

Fixed-term until 10/01/2027

Deadline for applications:

20 th November 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

At LW Theatres, we pride ourselves on being a family of individuals and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds – it’s one of our core values and we believe celebrating our differences is key to success.

At the heart of our Company is a culture of inclusion where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. Regardless of your background, all we ask is that you have the skills and experience required and the desire to succeed. In return, we pledge to ensure that our selection process is both transparent and fair.

We are also open to discussing opportunities to work flexibly.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received