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Tech Swing - Paranormal Activity, Melting Pot

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes October 31, 2025
  •  Humnah Abdullah
  •  humnah@mpot.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Melting Pot Productions are looking for a Tech Swing, for the West End production of Paranormal Activity, opening at the Ambassadors Theatre later this year.

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tech Swing

Production: Paranormal Activity

Location: Ambassadors Theatre

Start Date: TBC Likely to be w/c Monday 24th November 2025, with potential earlier days by mutual agreement

End Date: See Below

Responsible to: Company Manager / Production Manager

Salary: Basic rate of £746.99 per week (SOLT/Bectu Grade 2). All additional payments as per the SOLT/Bectu agreement paid in the week they are due (other than holiday pay which will be paid at the end of the engagement).

Melting Pot Productions are looking for a Tech Swing, for the West End production of Paranormal Activity, opening at the Ambassadors Theatre later this year.

Production Details:

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are...

Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage. Paranormal Activity is directed by Felix Barett, designed by Fly Davis, illusions by Chris Fisher, Lighting Design by Anna Watson, Sound Design by Gareth Fry and Video Design by Luke Halls.

Schedule:

  • Rehearsals (London) from w/c Monday 3rd November 2025
  • Full company holiday w/c Monday 10th November 2025
  • Rehearsals resume w/c Monday 17th November 2025
  • Fit-up from w/c Monday 24th November 2025
  • Technical rehearsals from Saturday 29th November 2025
  • First preview - Friday 5th December 2025
  • Show Lock - Friday 12th December 2025
  • Press/Gala night - 8th January 2026
  • Current end of run Saturday 28th February 2026
  • Option to continue until Saturday 25th April 2026

It will be an 8-performance week with 2 matinee performances. No holiday to be taken. Option to extend be taken up by Friday 30th January 2026.

Job Requirements

The Tech Swing will support the Stage Management Team, Head of Sound and Head of LX/Video with the ability to deputise for them as required. During a standard performance the Tech Swing will have a minimal stage track and will be the first point of contract to troubleshoot technical issues during the performance. Experience working on a similar scale production is required.

Job Responsibilities

Please see the link below for more information and job responsibilities.

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How to Apply

Apply to: Please submit CVs to [email protected]
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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