Production: Voicing Masculinities
Company: Little Fish Theatre
Contract: Six-week freelance contract
Fee: £900 a week
Total fee: £5,400
Base: Greenwich, London, touring mainly into Medway, with four days in Oldham
Reports to: Little Fish Theatre’s Artistic Co-Directors

Dates

Rehearsals: 12–16 October 2026
Tour: 19–23 October 2026
Half-term break: 26–30 October 2026 — this week is not part of the contract
Tour: 2–27 November 2026, Monday to Friday

We would like to find someone who can join us for all six weeks. We may be able to be flexible around a small number of dates, including the Oldham section, for the right person.

About the show

Voicing Masculinities is a new theatre-in-education show for young people aged 12–16.

It explores boys’ and young men’s mental health, masculinity, peer pressure, racism, misogyny and online influence. It also looks at how harmful behaviour can affect other people.

The show will tour secondary schools. Each performance will be followed by a workshop led by the Little Fish team.

About the role

We are looking for someone who can help us run a safe, organised and positive tour.

This is a practical role combining stage management, QLab operation, driving and supporting a small touring company.

You will need to be calm under pressure, confident with people and comfortable working in schools.

What you will do

During rehearsals

You will:

• Stage manage the rehearsal week.
• Keep the production book, cues and show paperwork up to date.
• Learn the technical and practical needs of the show.
• Work with the creative team to get the production ready to tour.
• Support the video work and test the sound and video content in QLab.
• Check the set, props, costumes and technical equipment.
• Help plan the get-ins, performances and get-outs.
• Make sure the company understands calls, touring plans and safety procedures.

During the tour

You will:

• Operate sound and video using QLab.
• Set up and test the equipment at each school.
• Complete sound and video checks before each performance.
• Deal with straightforward technical problems.
• Look after the technical equipment and report any faults.
• Drive the company’s high-roof, long-wheelbase Mercedes van.
• Transport the company, set, props, costumes and equipment between Greenwich and the schools.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and report any problems.
• Share loading, unloading, get-ins and get-outs with the cast.
• Make sure the van and equipment are packed safely.
• Share daily calls, travel plans and useful information with the cast.
• Act as the main practical contact when the company arrives at a school.
• Support the cast and help create a respectful and positive working environment.
• Report any accidents, serious concerns or safeguarding issues to the Artistic Co-Directors.

Our administrator will manage school bookings, advance information and changes to the main tour schedule. You will not be expected to find bookings or reorganise the tour yourself.

Driving

A valid driving licence for the UK is essential.

You must be confident driving a high-roof, long-wheelbase van and meet the conditions of our vehicle insurance.

Working pattern

Most tour days will start and finish at our office in Greenwich.

The earliest planned Greenwich call is 7.00am. Finish times will depend on the school location, the performance times and the journey back.

We will usually give two performances a day.

There may be an occasional three-performance day. We will flag these dates as early as we can and agree equivalent time off during the contract.

The tour includes four days in Oldham. Little Fish will arrange and pay for travel and accommodation.

The role involves driving, lifting, carrying, loading and unloading. The cast will share the get-ins and get-outs with you. You will not be expected to do them alone.

Safeguarding and safety

You will need to follow Little Fish Theatre’s safeguarding, health and safety, equality and driving procedures.

You will also:

• Help put the tour risk assessments into practice.
• Check each performance space before setting up.
• Report hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Keep clear professional boundaries in schools and around young people.
• Follow our process for reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Make sure loading, lifting, get-ins and get-outs are carried out safely.

What we need

You will need:

• Professional stage-management experience.
• Experience of small-scale or mid-scale touring.
• Experience operating sound and video through QLab.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence driving a high-roof, long-wheelbase van.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• A calm and practical approach when plans change.
• Clear and friendly communication.
• The confidence to work with school staff and other partners.
• An understanding of professional boundaries around young people.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• The ability to take part in loading, get-ins and get-outs.
• The right to work in the UK.

We know that people build their skills in different ways. You do not need to have held this exact job title before, but you must be confident that you can carry out the main parts of the role.

Helpful, but not essential

Experience of any of the following would be useful:

• Touring theatre into schools or other non-traditional spaces.
• Theatre for young audiences or theatre-in-education.
• Company or tour management.
• Working with young or early-career actors.
• Solving problems with portable sound and video equipment.

First-aid training and a current enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service would also be helpful.

Checks

Because this tour takes place in schools, the appointment will be subject to:

• Proof of your right to work in the UK.
• A driving-licence and insurance check.
• Professional references.
• An enhanced DBS check.
• Agreement to follow our safeguarding policy and code of conduct.

Little Fish will arrange a new DBS check where needed.

Freelance terms

This is a freelance contract paying £900 for each contracted week.

The total fee is £5,400 for six weeks.

You will submit invoices and manage your own tax and National Insurance, subject to confirmation of the correct employment status for the role.

Little Fish will arrange and pay for travel and accommodation for the Oldham section.

How to apply

Please send:

• Your current CV.
• A short email telling us about your relevant experience and why the role interests you.
• Details of any dates during the contract when you are not available.

Send your application before Fri 21/8/26 to:
recruitment@littlefishtheatre.co.uk

We will look at applications as they arrive and may speak to suitable candidates before the deadline.

Little Fish welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in theatre and technical production.