Associate Director - The Brightening Air

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Summary

The Old Vic is looking for an Associate Director to support Olivier Award-winning writer and director Conor McPherson on the world premiere of his new play, The Brightening Air, from February - June 2025.

More Details

Contract: Fixed Term Freelance Contract

Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB

Salary: £800.58 - £874.97 per week

Responsible to: The Director and General Manager

Department: Production

Role Summary

The role of Associate Director provides a unique opportunity for early to mid-career directors to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry. The selected candidate will also be invited to connect further with The Old Vic and become embedded in all areas of our work during their time with us.

Essential criteria

• Have directed at least two professional productions (not rehearsed readings or runs of less than 2 weeks), and assisted on a number of professional productions of scale
• Have experience of working as an Associate Director
• Have experience of working with new writing
• Have experience of working with high-profile artists
• Have experience of working with understudies
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to building a career as a professional theatre director
• Candidates must also have the independent right to work in the UK to be eligible

Florence Kleiner Bursary

As part of our commitment to attracting talent outside of London and to remove the financial obstacles that often prevent candidates from applying, The Old Vic are delighted to offer The Florence Kleiner Bursary to qualifying candidates in addition to the Associate Director fee, if their application is successful.

While the Florence Kleiner Bursary is only available to those who meet these specific criteria, we welcome, encourage and shall equally consider applications from people of all backgrounds.

Further information including a full job description and information on the Florence Kleiner Bursary can be found here .