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Contracted Lighting Designer
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Basis:
Salary: £2000 - £2500 for the period of the contract, depending on experience.
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 4 November 2024, 12:00 am
Description
Call for a Lighting Designer – Uppingham Theatre
Fee: £2000 – £2500, depending on experience. Accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
Production Dates: 28th – 30th November 2024. It is expected that the candidate would begin work on or around November 14th.
Uppingham Theatre is seeking a skilled Lighting Designer for our late November production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
About the Production:
Based on Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, this adaptation by Simon Stephens delves into the unique perspective of Chris, a young child with an extraordinary mind. We aim to create an exciting, contemporary experience that captivates our audience.
What We’re Looking For:
- Innovative lighting concepts that enhance the emotional depth of the story
- Ability to collaborate with our director and design team
- Experience in theatrical lighting design preferred, but this role could suit a skilled lighting engineer
- A passion for creating atmosphere and enhancing narrative
- Enrolled in the DBS update service
What We Offer:
- A creative and supportive environment
- The opportunity to showcase your work in a large, respected venue. (The stage is one of the largest in the UK and you will be working alongside both an award-winning set designer and director. You will have an exciting budget with which to deliver your design.)
- A chance to be part of a memorable production that resonates with audiences
- Free lunches
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Application deadline: Monday 4th November 2024 at 12.00 am.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.
Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.
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