Assistant Director - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Sonia Friedman Productions - Assistant Director: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for an experienced Assistant Director to work on the 2024 London recast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of an Assistant Director on a first-class West End production.

You will work closely with the Associate Director, Associate Movement Director and Resident Movement Director across recast, technical and understudy rehearsals, supporting them to simultaneously rehearse new and continuing company members and maintain the quality of the performances.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Script supervision, rehearsal supervision and support, liaising with company management to support with scheduling, gathering and sharing research materials, liaising with creatives and technical departments, supporting with young company rehearsals during the recast period, supporting with (and leading where required) understudy rehearsals including tech and dress rehearsals of the Understudy company, attending the theatre to note performances, running pre performance rehearsals and generally supporting the directors as otherwise required.

Experience as Assistant Director on a professional production is desirable.

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Key Dates:

19th August - 6th October Recast Rehearsals

7th October - 13th October Technical Rehearsals

w/c 14th October Opening Week

28th October - 8th December 2024 Cover Rehearsals (two days per week)

Start Date: July 2024.

Job Location: Central London.

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 9th December.

Salary: Weekly salary pro rated during cover rehearsals.

Weekly Hours: Six days per week, Tuesday to Sunday including some evening work.

Application Deadline: Monday 20th May, 12:00 noon.

Experience as Assistant Director on a professional production is desirable.

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.

Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
Six days per week, Tuesday to Sunday including some evening work.

Sonia Friedman Productions - Assistant Director: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child