Working at the Almeida

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Almeida Theatre is an equal opportunities employer and our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the city we live and work in and the communities and audiences that we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, but we are particularly keen to hear from people from candidates who are Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse and/or D/deaf and disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Almeida.

If you have any questions about how we recruit please see our FAQs here.

Placements 

Stage Management Placements
Usually 8–10 weeks, 10am-6pm, 5 days per week from day 1 of rehearsals through to Press Night, on a show-by show basis. On this placement, you can expect to assist the stage management team with the day-to-day running of the show. This may include setting up the rehearsal room; researching, making and sourcing props and furniture; and supporting the team during the technical rehearsals.

Applications for Stage Management Placements are currently closed. Please keep an eye on this page for when they re-open.

Technical Placement 
Usually 3 weeks, aiming to encompass the production period of each show, 39 hours per week which may include evenings and weekends. On this placement you can expect to assist the technical team with lighting, sound and scenery. There may be the possibility to specialise in an area depending on the nature of the show.

Applications for Technical Placements are currently closed. Please keep an eye on this page for when they re-open.