Runaway Entertainment is an award-winning theatre producing and general management company based on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of theatreland.
Main duties & responsibilities:
Assisting on productions as required and directed by the Producers, Head of Production and/or General Managers.
Support the General Managers in the drafting of actor, stage management and crew contracts.
Support the General Managers with crew recruitment on productions.
Support the General Managers with weekly payroll and financial administration for Productions.
Keep a record of deals and ensure all contracts are issued and accurately reflect these deals.
Monitor developments in union agreements.
In conjunction with the Production Assistant, book travel and accommodation for all show personnel as necessary, ensuring these are the most economical rates available, and prepare travel itineraries.
Produce and distribute schedules and welcome packs as necessary and meet and greet visiting artists on arrival in the country.
Support any pre-production requirements including hiring space for auditions and rehearsals, booking equipment or co-ordinating room requirements.
Reporting to the General Manager, coordinate alongside the Production Assistant, every aspect of press, gala and media nights, including compilation of guest lists, mailing of invitations, seat allocations, distribution of tickets, logistics, parties and company gifts, working within budget.
Support the General Manager with HR matters on productions.
Reporting to the General Manager, coordinate any press events as required.
Compile and monitor production programmes, maintaining up to date records and information.
Manage all complementary and house seat ticket requests and show related inboxes, alongside the Production Assistant.
Be present at rehearsals and technical rehearsals as required and attend running productions on a regular basis.
Organise and attend access performances.