Producer: Theatre

Producer: Theatre

Shakespeare North Playhouse Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
North West

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Producer will play a leading role in shaping and delivering Shakespeare North Playhouse’s year-round programme for The Studio and Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden.

Job Description

Working closely with the Head of Producing, they will identify, curate and programme a diverse range of theatre, music, comedy, family work and one-off events that broaden audiences and support the organisation's artistic ambitions. Optimising the Artistic Strategy within the Business Plan, and working with teams across Shakespeare North, this role is central in delivering a thriving artistic programme that includes a range of visiting companies, one off events and development opportunities.

The role offers significant opportunity to shape the identity of Shakespeare North's Studio and Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden, developing them as destinations for emerging artists, new work, family audiences, music and comedy.

Working across a range of cultural events and theatre projects at Shakespeare North Playhouse, the Producer will deliver an innovative programme that celebrates a range of voices, for our audiences in Knowsley and beyond.

The Producer will work closely with Shakespeare North Playhouse Learning and Engagement, Technical, Audience and Catering & Events teams to deliver the programme across all three spaces (the Cockpit Theatre, Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden and The Studio).

This is a permanent, full-time contract equivalent to 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work weekends and evenings.

PLACE OF WORK

The Producers place of work will be Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Knowsley. Occasionally work will be required at alternative locations, including partners with whom Shakespeare North co-produces.

SALARY AND HOURS OF WORK

Shakespeare North's full-time employees work 40 hours, normally over 5 days. Due to the nature of this role however, and to meet the demands of the building, the post holder will be required to be flexible in their approach to work. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

The full-time salary will be £27,768 per annum.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Producer: Theatre
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Producer: Theatre

Job: Producer: Theatre

Organisation: Shakespeare North Playhouse

Postcode: L34 3AB

How to Apply

Read the full job description and application details on Shakespeare North's website.