Head of Lighting and Video

Head of Lighting and Video

New Road Theatricals Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London
  • Full time
  • £50k+

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Co-created by Thom Yorke and celebrated directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones and following sell-out runs in Manchester and Stratford Upon Avon last year, Hamlet Hail to the Thief now transfers to London's Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited season from 31 October 2026.

Job Description

We are seeking applications for the Head of Lighting and Video on Hamlet Hail to The Thief. The successful candidate will oversee the Lighting and Video Departments, working closely with the Lighting Designer, the Associate Lighting Designer, Lighting programmers, the Video Designer, the Associate Video Designer, Video Engineers and Programmers during the run of the production, and to uphold the high production standards expected for a first-class play, and the high artistic quality.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Lighting and Video
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]. ​​The deadline for applications is Sunday 16 August 2026 at 6pm.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.