'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' - UK Resident Director (Maternity Cover)

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' - UK Resident Director (Maternity Cover)

Playful Productions Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London
  • Full time
  • £50k+

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Moulin Rouge! The Musical are seeking a UK Resident Director (Maternity Cover) to join the team from early September 2026.

Job Description

Job: UK Resident Director (Maternity Cover)
Salary: In line with industry standard
Probationary Period: 12 weeks
Contract: Fixed Term; performances are 6 days per week, evening and weekend work will be required
Start date: Early September 2026, exact date TBC
End Date: Subject to specific terms of the maternity contract
Location: Piccadilly Theatre, London, or such other locations as the producer may reasonably direct.
Reporting Structure: The UK Resident Director (maternity cover) will report to the Director, Worldwide Associate Director and UK Associate Director in addition to the Executive Producer and General Managers. Strong collaboration and partnership will be required with the Company Manager, Stage Manager and other UK Associates.

Job Requirements

Preferred: Experience as Resident Director on a large-scale West End musical or equivalent.
Personal Attributes: High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail orientated, excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Resident Director (maternity cover) for the Production will include but will not be limited to:
providing full-time services as required, including attending auditions, final audition days and the recast rehearsal period;
Rehearsing the understudies up to the stage of the first cover run;
taking extra company rehearsals to maintain the artistic integrity of the Production;
attending a minimum of five performances per week and providing ongoing supervision of the Production;
watching and noting performances as required by the Producer;
watching and noting any performances when understudies are on for the first time in each role; and
any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the Producer, General Managers, or Director from time to time.

A non-exhaustive list of responsibilities can be found in the job description on the Playful Productions website.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' - UK Resident Director (Maternity Cover)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV with a short covering letter to [email protected] with your name, show title and the role you are applying for in the subject line. Please send your application by no later than 5pm on Monday 6th July 2026. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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