Tech Swing

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About the role

Nottingham Playhouse is looking for a skilled, adaptable and enthusiastic Tech Swing to join the Production Department for the 2027 remount and UK & Ireland tour of James Graham’s PUNCH.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in delivering a major touring production, supporting the Stage Management, Sound and Lighting departments both at Nottingham Playhouse and on the road.

Working primarily with the Sound and Lighting Departments and Stage Management, starting on Wednesday 20th January 2027 this role will support the smooth day-to-day running of technical operations on the show and across the tour. The Technical Swing will provide practical backstage and operational support, with responsibilities spanning get-ins and get-outs, learning running and maintenance plots for sound, lighting and stage management as well as general technical cover.#_msocom_2

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone with broad technical interests who enjoys working collaboratively across departments on a fast-paced show. The role will predominantly involve evening and performance-based work, with hours weighted towards the production schedule at the start and end of the week.

About you

You will be an experienced theatre professional with a strong background in technical production and lighting, ideally gained within a producing theatre or a production of a similar scale. You will have experience of touring productions and recreating lighting designs across different venues, alongside an extensive knowledge of current theatre practices.

You will be organised, detail-oriented and an effective communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively. You will bring a positive, professional and flexible approach, with the confidence to make decisions, take control when needed and support colleagues across different technical departments.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and other unsociable hours, including during busy get-ins and get-outs. A commitment to safe working practices and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of a touring production are essential.

We recognise that candidates may not have every skill listed in the person specification. We are committed to developing and nurturing our employees and will provide appropriate support and training where needed.

About Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse creates theatre that is bold, thrilling and proudly made in Nottingham. Named Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards 2025, we are one of the country's leading producing theatres, presenting an ambitious programme of classics, new writing, family shows and innovative commissions.

We are passionate about creating theatre that reflects our city, tells diverse stories and provides life-changing experiences for our communities. We want our theatre to be a place where everyone feels they belong.

What we offer

Benefits of working at

Nottingham Playhouse include

• Free and discounted tickets for performances, including Press Nights.
• Free Playhouse Pass membership.
• Discounts on our bars offer.
• Enhanced annual leave, starting at 25 days per year and increasing with length of service, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Staff social events, including summer and Christmas parties.
• Discounted parking at Mount Street and St James NCP.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A relaxed working environment and informal dress code.
• Access to the Nottingham Playhouse contributory workplace pension scheme.

Terms and conditions

The salary is £700 per week, payable weekly by credit transfer. This is a 48-hour buyout inclusive of all hours worked, overtime, publicity calls and other incidental payments. Overtime in excess of an average of 48 hours per week over the engagement will be paid at the end of the contract.

The contract runs from Wednesday 20 January 2027 until April 2027. Performances take place six days per week at Nottingham Playhouse and five days per week on tour. Evening and weekend work will be required, with allocated days off expected in the middle of the week, subject to operational requirements.

The role includes a four-week probation period and one week's notice. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per annum, pro rata, with payment in lieu of unused holiday at the end of the contract. A contributory workplace pension is provided through NOW, with a 5% employee contribution and a 4% employer contribution.

Diversity, inclusion and access

Nottingham Playhouse is committed to equality of opportunity and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from the Global Ethnic Majority and disabled people.

Applicants who declare as being from the Global Ethnic Majority and/or as disabled will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum criteria on the person specification. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome conversations about reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process accessible.

If you need this information in an alternative format, support with your application or an alternative way to apply, please contact recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk or call our Stage Door on 0115 947 4361.

How to apply

Please complete our online application form, explaining how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. A CV alone will not be accepted.

Your application will be anonymised during shortlisting to help eliminate conscious and unconscious bias.

Closing date

Thursday 19 November 2026 at 10.00am

Interview dates

Week commencing 23 November 2026 (may be subject to change)

The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified, so early applications are encouraged.

We look forward to hearing from you!