Interim Lead Producer

Interim Lead Producer

Punchdrunk Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
London

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Description

Punchdrunk are looking for a highly experienced Freelance Interim Lead Producer who can take the lead on the development of a number of large scale productions. The Lead Producer will provide strategic, creative and commercial leadership from development through to opening, ensuring each production fulfils its artistic ambition while achieving its commercial and operational objectives.

Working closely with Punchdrunk's leadership, creative teams and external partners, the Lead Producer will shape the producing strategy for each project, oversee financial planning and project governance, and build and lead the teams required to deliver the work.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring exceptional producing judgement, commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with creatives, rightsholders, investors, commercial partners and senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will thrive in an ambitious, fast-paced environment, anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities and providing clear leadership through periods of complexity and change.

The responsibilities outlined below indicate the expected scope of the role but are not exhaustive. As with all producing roles, the Lead Producer will be expected to respond flexibly to the evolving needs of the productions and the wider organisation.

Job Responsibilities

Significant senior producing experience within commercial theatre, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale productions from development through opening and operation.
Demonstrable experience building and managing multi-million-pound production budgets, sophisticated financial models and cashflow forecasts, with excellent commercial and financial acumen.
Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with investors, venues, rightsholders, creative teams, or co-producers.
A thorough understanding of commercial producing models, including investment structures, recoupment, royalties, licensing and profit participation.
Excellent knowledge of the complete theatrical production lifecycle, from commissioning and development through production, opening, running and closure.
Demonstrable experience leading the producing process for complex creative projects, partnering with creative teams to realise ambitious artistic work within commercial and operational parameters.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Interim Lead Producer
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
  • Contact name: General Management
  • Contact email: [email protected]
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Interim Lead Producer

Job: Interim Lead Producer

Organisation: Punchdrunk

Postcode: SE18 6DJ

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