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Epsom Playhouse Technician, Epsom Playhouse

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 20, 2026
  •  Harry Palmer (Technical Manager)
  •  hpalmer@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

Epsom Playhouse are expanding our Technical Department, and are looking to recruit another Theatre Technician to join the team!

Job Description

The Epsom Playhouse, situated in Epsom town centre, is a receiving house comprising a 450-seat main auditorium and an 80-seat studio.

We are seeking a multi-skilled and experienced individual to provide technical services to ensure the successful presentation of a wide programme of professional and community performances. You will be responsible for rigging, operating, and de-rigging, lighting, sound, stage and AV equipment for rehearsals and performances, duty stage management, simple maintenance of equipment, and supervision of casual staff, visiting companies and community users.

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised individual, with a proven track record of having worked in a theatre environment. You will have knowledge of ETC computerised lighting programming and operation, and sound patching and digital sound desk operation and conducting soundchecks for live music and other one-night events. A good working knowledge of QLab and AV would be advantages. Good verbal communication skills are required as you will be communicating with professional companies and community hirers. You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a busy and committed team.

Flexibility is vital as you will be required to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You must also have your own transport as you will be required to work late when public transport is not available.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team and we look forward to receiving your application. To have an informal conversation about the role please contact Harry Palmer on 01372 728887

Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Previous experience in technical theatre - min 2 years

  • Knowledge of computer lighting control - Playhouse's

    system preferred (ETC Ion Xe)

  • Experience of mixing live sound & conducting

    soundchecks (Allen & Heath SQ7)

  • Problem solving

  • Working under pressure and to deadlines

  • Ability to work at height

  • Ability to work flexible shifts, evenings/weekends/Bank Holidays / antisocial hours

Desirable:

  • Formal qualification in Technical Theatre

  • Tallescope Training

  • Other technical qualification - electrics, sound recording, etc.

  • Customer services experience

  • Experience of QLab and AV equipment

  • Creativity

  • Analytic skills

  • Training/development/motivational skills

  • Communication skills - written and oral

Job Responsibilities

Please click the attached link to view the full job description. Main responsibilities include:

  • To rig, operate and de-rig lighting, sound, stage and AV equipment for rehearsals and performances.

  • To design lighting and sound or staging, flying and scenic presentation for visiting companies and in-house productions as required

  • To act as stage manager and/or stage crew for visiting companies and in-house productions as required

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