Chief Electrician/LX 1
ROYO Closing date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
PROJECT SUMMARY:
ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April - 13 June 2027 with a gala performance at the London Palladium on 9 May 2027.
PRODUCTION DATES:
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal Week 1: w/c 15th March 2027 (London)
Rehearsal Week 2: w/c 22nd March 2027 (London)
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS
w/c 29th March 2027 (Wycombe Swan Theatre)
PERFORMANCE DATES
1st April 2027 - 13th June 2027
Nightly Dates and Venues on https://johannesradebe.com/
Job Requirements
- Experience relighting productions on a weekly/one nighter tour
- A proven background in lighting control systems and board operating large-scale theatrical productions.
- Basic knowledge of equipment rigging, suspension and safety; a rigging qualification is desirable
- Experience in programming and operating lighting control systems
- Experience in a professional theatre lighting department on touring productions
- A proven background in lighting control systems and board operating large-scale theatrical productions
- Excellent punctuality and time management.
- Familiarity with and adherence to current Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the production is essential, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing and attending training as deemed necessary.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the Lighting team, working closely with the Lighting Designer, associates, and programmers during pre and during production.
- Act as a board operator for performances.
- Responsible for the checking and focusing of lighting equipment, maintaining the highest quality throughout the run.
- Maintenance of the Production as instructed and dictated by the original creative team and Production Management.
- Attendance at all technical rehearsals and performances is required.
- Regular maintenance and organisation of all department equipment, to ensure it is kept in a tidy and secure manner.
- Alongside the Production Electricians, lead the Lighting department during the fit-up and load-out, being present for the full production period of each venue.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Chief Electrician/LX 1
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference FH-LX1.
The deadline for applying is 17:00 on the 28th August 2026.
- Contact name: ROYO
- Contact email: [email protected]
About ROYO
ROYO produces theatre and live entertainment for audiences throughout the UK and around the world.
Our founding ambition was to create and produce new commercial musicals and we now act as one of the largest commissioners of new musicals in the U.K.
We have since expanded to produce and present high-quality re-inventions of well-known classics, star driven entertainment and brand-led family theatre.