LIGHTING DESIGNER / TECHNICIAN
Les Shahibins Theatre company Closing date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
This is both a creative and technical role. The successful candidate will have primary creative responsibility for the lighting, while also being able to technically develop and operate the lighting system during rehearsals and performances.
Schedule
Pre-production: creative meetings and preparation in advance of rehearsals
Technical rehearsals: approximately 2 days in February 2027
Dress rehearsal: 1 day before the first performance
Performances at The Cockpit Theatre:
18 - 20 March 2027
A Theatre technician will provide technical assistance during the process.
Freelance Opportunity.
Guaranteed fees: £400 (including meetings and 2 days creation in the venue)
One day in February: 9 am - 6 pm + 18 March: 10 am - 7 pm
+ Participation of the Net Box Office from the subsequent 10 performances (percentage to be discussed).
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone experienced, creatively driven and comfortable working quickly within a limited creation period. As the technical period will be relatively short, familiarity with The Cockpit Theatre would be helpful, but is not essential.
Freelance
London Based
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
Adapt and develop the existing lighting concept, with freedom to make creative proposals.
Develop colour, angles, intensity and lighting cues in collaboration with the directors and artists.
Work in dialogue with the projection/video design.
Operate the lighting during technical rehearsals and performances.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: LIGHTING DESIGNER / TECHNICIAN
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sat, 31 Oct 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please send your CV, portfolio/website and examples of relevant lighting design work, together with your availability for the above dates.
Deadline: 31st of October - 23:59
Freelance only
- Contact name: Nora Elyasmino and Samy Kraiem
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Les Shahibins Theatre company
The association aims to bring cultures and civilisations closer together through theatre, exploring the richness of our shared history and highlighting the connections between humanity throughout time. It creates multidisciplinary live performances, as well as audiovisual and film projects, while sharing knowledge and techniques in these fields and making theatre and cinema accessible to all generations.