Tour Tech Swing: Lighting, Sound & Stage Ops

Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free and discounted tickets

Free Playhouse Pass membership

Discounts on bars

Enhanced annual leave (25+ days)

Enhanced sick pay

Staff social events

Discounted parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Relaxed working environment

Pension scheme NOW (5% employee, 4% ER

Job summary

Nottingham Playhouse is seeking a skilled Tech Swing to join the Production Department for the 2027 remount and UK & Ireland tour of James Graham’s PUNCH. The role supports Stage Management, Sound and Lighting, mainly with the Sound and Lighting Departments and touring commitments across venues.

Starting on Wed 20 January 2027, the Tech Swing delivers practical backstage and operational support, covering get-ins/outs, running and maintenance plots for sound, lighting and stage management, plus

Qualifications

• Experience in technical production and lighting.
• Experience with touring productions is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical backstage and operational support.
• Assist with get-ins and get-outs across venues.
• Learn running and maintenance plots for sound, lighting and stage management.
• Provide general technical cover as needed.

Skills

Technical production

Lighting

Touring experience

Communication

Job description

Nottingham Playhouse is seeking a skilled Tech Swing to join the Production Department for the 2027 remount and UK & Ireland tour of James Graham’s PUNCH. The role supports Stage Management, Sound and Lighting, mainly with the Sound and Lighting Departments and touring commitments across venues.

Starting on Wed 20 January 2027, the Tech Swing delivers practical backstage and operational support, covering get-ins/outs, running and maintenance plots for sound, lighting and stage management, plus