Brand New Event Launch! Join Rugby Distillery and Academy No1 in the Macready Theatre Foyer for an evening of tasting locally made Gin and dancing the Jive! Receive a warm welcome with a drink on arrival, learn some jive moves throughout the evening with Emma and enjoy some locally made, themed Gin. Other drinks, including soft drinks, will also be available at the bar – cash or card payments accepted.
Grab a friend (or two, or three, or four), and come along for a fabulous night out!
Ticket prices cover 2 FREE drinks from Rugby Distillery or the Macready Theatre bar, plus your masterclass in Jive, led by Emma from Academy No1.
Do you have recognised technical qualifications and/or professional experience? We are looking for someone to assist on all things lighting, sound and stage management in a thriving theatre setting.
The Macready Theatre is a professional 250-seat receiving venue which runs a professional programme alongside Rugby School’s academic and co-curricular Performing Arts activities.
We seek to appoint enthusiastic and skilled technicians, with experience in all aspects of theatre work to commence as soon as possible. Evening and weekend work will form an important part of the job.
This summer, Rugby’s Macready Theatre is hosting a scintillating season of Edinburgh Fringe preview performances.
This season will give audiences in Warwickshire the chance to see exciting new shows on their doorstop, and give emerging performers the chance to preview their work in front of friendly and supportive audiences
Macready Theatre is now inviting submissions from companies, performers, comedians and artists who are interested in performing as part of the season.
Submit an expression of interest
If you are interested in performing, we would love to hear from you. We are interested in a broad range of work; new writing, devised work, physical theatre, dance, music, comedy, cabaret, family shows, and more.
We are on the lookout for a full-time Theatre Technician to join the thriving Performing Arts team based in Rugby School’s Macready Theatre.
Vacancy Overview
Job Title: Performing Arts & Theatre Technician Location: Macready Theatre, Rugby, Warwickshire Terms: This role is a full-time, term time plus position Salary: £22,000-£24,000 dependent on experience Closing date: 28 February 2022
The Macready Theatre is a professional 250-seat receiving venue which runs a professional programme alongside Rugby School’s academic and co-curricular Performing Arts activities.
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Theatre & Performing Arts Technician, with particular experience in lighting, sound and stage management to commence as soon as possible. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operation of our theatrical equipment in venues across the campus. Regular evening and weekend work will form an important part of the job during certain times in the school year and a flexible approach to working hours will be required.
Additional Information
Rugby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff, visitors and pupils.
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