Sound Operator
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
- Lead the sound department during the fit-up and load-out
- Attend the full production period of each venue.
- Basic knowledge of equipment rigging, suspension and safety
- 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 Sound team, working closely with the Sound Designer, associates, and freelance production staff during pre-production and production
- Work closely with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, creative team and theatre staff
- Mixing the show to a high standard
- Responsible for the sound department and maintaining the design established by the Designer and Associates.
- Maintenance of the production as instructed and dictated by the original creative team, Production Management and resident creative team is crucial.
- Attendance at all rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances is required.
- You will ensure regular maintenance and all department equipment is kept in a tidy and secure manner
Job Overview
- Job Title: Sound Operator
- 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-SOP.
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.