Sound #1 - The Hollow UK Tour
Fiery Angel Closing date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Rehearsals: 7 September - 3 October 2026 (London)
Technical Rehearsals & Previews: W/C 5 October 2026 (Canterbury Marlowe Theatre)
Tour: 5 October 2026 - 29 May 2027
Please note: there will be an upaid Christmas break from 30 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Rate: £950 per week, plus touring and travel allowance (at Equity rates).
Skills & Experience
We are looking for an experienced and self-sufficient Sound No. 1, confident leading a sound department of one during performances. The successful candidate will act as the first line of technical support for all on-stage sound systems.
Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Sound No. 1 or Deputy Head of Sound in theatre or touring productions
Confidence working independently as sole sound technician during performance periods
Strong ability to troubleshoot and maintain live systems including radio microphones, playback, and show control
Excellent working knowledge of Yamaha DM7 or similar digital consoles
Proficiency with QLab for playback operation and fault finding
Experience working with radio microphones and wireless systems in live theatre
Ability to respond quickly and calmly as first-line technical support during performances
Strong understanding of touring theatre workflows and maintaining consistency across venues
Good communication skills when working with visiting venues and production teams
A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving in a live environment
Calm, practical approach to working under pressure
Full understanding of health & safety in a technical theatre environment
Job Overview
- Job Title: Sound #1 - The Hollow UK Tour
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum 300 words) outlining why you would like to be considered for the role to [email protected].
Please submit your application by 12PM on 15 / 07 / 2026
Applicants may choose to submit a verbal or visual covering letter (maximum two minutes) in place of, or alongside, a written covering letter. This should be provided as a video or audio file via a file-sharing service such as WeTransfer, OneDrive or Dropbox rather than as an email attachment.
If you require any assistance with your application, please contact [email protected].
- Contact name: Rob
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Fiery Angel
Fiery Angel is committed to fair recruitment and equality of opportunity. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals and those who identify as D/deaf and disabled.