Senior Lighting Technician - Hamlet Tour

Royal Academy Of Dance; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts organization is seeking a Senior Lighting Technician for the upcoming Hamlet Tour. The successful candidate will program lighting to ensure a seamless production, adapting to challenges while preserving the artistic vision. Ideal applicants will have professional theatre touring experience and skills in programming ETC desks. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with dates from February 9, 2026, to April 25, 2026, based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Qualifications

• Must have professional theatre touring experience.
• Previous experience in programming ETC desks is essential.
• Ability to manage general maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• A pro-active and flexible approach to work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production runs seamlessly and consistently throughout the tour.
• Program the lighting for the Hamlet Tour.
• Adapt to challenges while maintaining the show's artistic vision.

Skills

Professional theatre touring experience

Programming ETC desks

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active and flexible approach to work

Understanding of safe working practices in touring theatre

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Lighting Technician to join our team for the upcoming Hamlet Tour, following its successful run in Stratford-upon-Avon, from February to April 2026.

This opportunity will ensure the production runs seamlessly and consistently throughout the duration of the tour, adapting to challenges whilst maintaining the show's original artistic vision. The successful applicant will be responsible for programming the lighting on tour.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Professional theatre touring experience.
• Have previous experience in programming ETC desks.
• Managing any general maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pro‑active and flexible approach to work.

Applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices in all areas of touring theatre.

This position is offered as a full time, fixed term, touring contract and will be covered by the RSC/BECTU agreement, commencing on 9 February 2026 and ending on 25 April 2026.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 23 November.

Interviews are expected to take place online commencing 1 December.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [e-mail]

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who willsupport and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

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