Assistant Director

We are looking for an Assistant Director for Bristol Old Vic's forthcoming Christmas production of Cinderella: A Fairytale by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Original Company, directed by Lisa Gregan., We are looking for an Assistant Director for Bristol Old Vic's forthcoming Christmas production of Cinderella: A Fairytale by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the Original Company, directed by Lisa Gregan.

We are looking for a person who is from or lives in Bristol/the South-West and has a home base within 25 miles of BS1 4ED.

The role will enable the successful applicant to experience the complete arc of a professional rehearsal process, from the first read-through to the close of the run.

About the Assistant Director role:
This is a great opportunity for an emerging artist from the South-West to develop their skills and take the next step in their career. The successful applicant will gain practical experience of making theatre on the mid-scale.

We're looking for someone who is curious about theatre-making, excited by the process of family work, and keen to learn and develop their directing practice.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who are excited by interdisciplinary theatre-making and have an interest in movement, puppetry and working with music. Experience in these areas is welcome but not essential; curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore different theatrical forms are equally important.