LX1 - SIX UK & International Tour
Kenny Wax Ltd Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience as LX1 or equivalent on similar productions, and must have the right to live and work in the UK. The LX1 will operate the lighting desk during performances, lead on the move/re-light of the production at each venue and line manage the LX2.
Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to physiotherapy and company rate tickets. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We prioritise diversity and inclusion across all our shows and as such we actively encourage those from working class, Black, Asian, and mixed-heritage backgrounds, and/or those who have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities' in the UK to apply.
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Dates of Employment: September 2026 until May 2027
Typical show schedule (subject to change: performances are 6 days per week either Monday - Saturday or Tuesday - Sunday depending on each venue's schedule
Salary: £1074 per playing week, plus Touring Allowance and Travel Payments
Responsible To: General Manager and Company Stage Manager
Job Requirements
Previous experience as LX1 on a West End or No 1 Touring musical
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail
Confident working with and operating lighting technology including MIDI Show Control, Time Code and Eos programming
Comfortable working at height
Previous experience in calling follow spots
Previous experience in maintaining moving and generic lighting fixtures
Previous experience of operating the lighting desk on a musical
A calm and proactive approach to technical troubleshooting
The ability work well under pressure and effectively prioritise
Awareness of current health and safety legislation
Strong pastoral skills.
Job Responsibilities
Looking after the show's lighting system and operating the LX desk
Re-lighting the show at each tour venue
Scheduling the LX department and line managing the LX2
Training and supervising additional members of the LX team
Learning other plots within your department and providing absence cover where necessary
Checking/maintaining the lighting rig and LED pixel tape
Supervising the maintenance/preparation of the rig
Assisting with the get-out
Attending all show calls including emergencies in the event of equipment failure
Maintaining the Production under the instruction of the Creative Team
Working with other departments, cast and creatives to ensure the smooth running of the show
Ensuring all LX equipment is maintained to a high standard, and reporting areas for repair
Compiling and filing show paperwork
Working in accordance with Health & Safety policies, including attending training as necessary
Any other reasonable duty
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Job Overview
- Job Title: LX1 - SIX UK & International Tour
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Location: International
How to Apply
To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and one-page Cover Letter to [email protected] by 11:59pm on Thursday 20th August with ‘SIX Tour – LX1’ in the subject line.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Kenny Wax Ltd
A theatre production company across the West End and beyond.