ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,

THE HUNGRY GHOST

We are looking for an Associate Director for our production of
The Hungry Ghost by Mei Leng Yew, which will be at the Bush Theatre Studio in October.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will support director Ailin Conant. Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Attending production meetings during the lead-up to the rehearsal period where available

• Contributing to the daily smooth running of rehearsals, including note taking

• Taking primary responsibility for leading understudy rehearsals, which will be integrated into the schedule starting in the third week and continuing through previews

• After press night, attending and "noting" the show at least twice a week during its run to ensure quality

• Conducting prep rehearsals with understudy and providing notes on their performances in the event they are required to go on for a principal actor

• In the event that the show tours in 2027/2028 (TBC), we will be looking to the Associate Director to potentially lead rehearsals for the remount and go on the tour

Key Dates:

Rehearsals: 7-26 September 

Tech week and previews: 28 September - 3 October

Press night: 5 October

London run: 6-31 October

Availability and Schedule:

• Must be available for the entire rehearsal period, as well as tech week, previews and press night, through to 20 October (inclusive). Total period 7 Sept - 20 October. 

• During rehearsals hours are expected to be approximately 10:00 to 18:00 (or 09:30 to 17:30/18:00) TBC

• Candidates should ideally be interested in and available in principle for the tour dates in 2027/2028.

Rate:

We work on an ITC contract, rehearsing and performing Monday to Saturday inclusive. Rate of pay will be:

• £631/week for six weeks plus 2 days at £139/day, which covers 7 Sept - 20 October. Any additional days will be paid at the day rate. 

To apply:

• Please submit a CV and covering letter to hello@newearththeatre.org.uk

• Tell us about your skills, experience and employment history and why you are interested in being an Associate Director on this production.

• A video or audio file up to 5 minutes in length can replace the cover letter if preferred. If you would like to submit your application in any other format please email hello@newearththeatre.org.uk to discuss this further.

The deadline for applications is 11pm on Thursday 9 July.

We will be inviting shortlisted applicants to a short meeting via Zoom during the week of 13 July to discuss the role.

As a BESEA (British East and South East Asian) theatre company, it is important to us that the people who work with New Earth reflect the diverse communities we work with. We welcome people from all backgrounds and lived experiences and particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented backgrounds, including those who identify as BESEA* or any other ethnic minority, d/Deaf or disabled, LGBT+ and/or working class. 

*We use the term BESEA to mean those who identify as East Asian or South East Asian living and working in the UK