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Tech Swing for Inspector Morse, Simon Friend Entertainment

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 5, 2025
  •  Poppy Maxwell
  •  admin@sfentertainment.co.uk
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Description

Job Summary

Simon Friend Entertainment are looking for a Tech Swing, for the UK Tour production of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, opening at Birmingham Rep the w/c 25th August for a three-week run, followed by a UK Tour.

Job Description

Job Title: Tech Swing

Production: Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Location: UK tour

Start Date: 8th September 2025

End Date: 12th April 2026

Responsible to: Company Stage Manager

Salary: £675p/w and Touring Allowance and travel paid as per UK Theatre/Equity

Production Details:

A chilling mystery begins when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV's long-running Inspector Morse, hailed by Radio Times as 'The greatest British crime series of all time', has inspired equally beloved spin-offs, Lewis and Endeavour.

Schedule:

  • Handover week in Birmingham Rep - Monday 8th September 2025

  • First touring week w/c Monday 15th September 2025

The UK tour will run from w/c 15th September 2025 - 12th April 2026.

There will be five weeks of intended holiday over the Christmas period as well as a further week in the middle of February.

Experience Required

  • A good understanding of medium scale touring lighting, sound systems and ETC EOS

  • Previous experience being a mix cover, operating lighting, and being an ASM cover.

Job Requirements

  • To support the Head of Lighting and Sound

  • To attend all get-in, fit-up and get-outs as required.

  • Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required.

  • Lead local crews when necessary.

  • To move between the sound and lighting department depending on what is most needed.

  • To liaise with the Company Manager regarding any petty cash needs and to keep accurate records and receipts of all purchases.

  • Adhere to the Health and Safety guidelines of the Company.

  • Any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the Producers from time to time.

  • To be an active member of the touring team, working to support and assist staff in other departments where necessary.

How to Apply

Please email [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter.

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