At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head of Lighting and ensure high show standards in a dynamic production environment.
- Company: Join Sonia Friedman Productions, renowned for its award-winning theatre productions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and the chance to work on a major West End show.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion; applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.
- Why this job: Be part of a critically acclaimed production and enhance your skills in a vibrant setting.
- Qualifications: 1 year experience in a deputy role on large-scale productions and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Deputy Head of Lighting on the London 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.
Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to support and deputise for the Head of Lighting. Candidates should be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure as well as having strong organisational and time management qualities to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly and the Lighting design is maintained.
An exceptional candidate should have 1 year experience in a deputy position on a large scale production.
Responsibilities include:
- Running rig checks and making sure lighting is set to the high show standards
- Operating shows
- Working as part of an efficient and successful department
- Liaising with all other departments on the production and associated personnel
Ideal candidates would have good knowledge of ETC Eos Consoles, knowledge of Disguise video control, good moving light maintenance skills, good people management skills, fault finding/trouble shooting skills and should be able to work at height. Experience working on a large-scale production is essential.
We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Start Date: August 2026
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.
Job Location: West End London
Contract Type: A year contract in the first instance, then the contract will be rolling.
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.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 30 June 10am
Deputy Head of Lighting - London employer: ATG ENTERTAINMENT
Sonia Friedman Productions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in the heart of London's West End. As part of a critically acclaimed team behind the award-winning 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with talented individuals, and the chance to contribute to a landmark production. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive culture, this role promises not just a job, but a meaningful career in the vibrant world of theatre.
