Sound No.3 (Mix Cover)

ATG Entertainment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking a fixed term Sound No.3 (Mix Cover) for the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, London. The post requires hands-on sound experience, ability to work under pressure, and strong team skills to ensure smooth sound operations.

Ideal candidates should be familiar with radio mics, mixing, QLab, and operate Yamaha and Digico desks. Start date is late 2026; full commitment to the contract is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on sound experience in theatre or live events.
• Ability to rig, operate and maintain sound systems under pressure.
• Strong organisational and communication skills for a fast-paced production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, rig, maintain and operate the sound design for performances.
• Run radio mics, mix, and operate QLab as required.
• Coordinate with sound team to ensure smooth production runs.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Communication

Time management

Tools

QLab

Yamaha desk

Digico desk

Radio mics

Job description

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU agreement.

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking a fixed term Sound No.3 (Mix Cover) on the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017. After ten record-breaking years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has evolved into its critically acclaimed, reimagined format, presented as a single performance this autumn.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional experience in sound, 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 to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly and the sound design is maintained.

Responsibilities include the preparation, rigging, maintenance and operation of the sound design. Ideal candidates would have experience in running radio mics, mixing, the operation of QLab and a knowledge Yamaha and Digico desks.

Experience on a large scale production is desired and any candidate must be highly organised with good communication skills.

Start Date: November or December 2026

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.

Job Location: West End London

Contract Type: Fixed term, 6 months until May or June 2027.

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.