TOURING TECHNICAL LEAD!
NLP Ltd are interested to hear from experienced and enthusiastic Touring Technical Lead, who are keen to accompany a theatre tour with Dr Louise Newson
Production Type: Theatre Tour
Location: UK
1st Touring Period: Tuesday 14th April – Friday 22nd May 2026
2nd Touring Period: Monday 1st June – Thursday 11th June 2026
Rehearsals: Tuesday 7th April – Mon 13th April 2026
Fee: £1,050 per week +£25 PD’s per playing and travel day – suitable hotel accommodation provided for the duration of the tour.
Closing Date: Fri 22 February
The ideal candidate will have several years’ experience in theatre touring with well-known industry professionals and celebrities, however we will consider those who have experience in other areas of theatre touring sector. Key duties and responsibilities will include the successful delivery of nightly touring shows, to the highest possible standard. An excellent knowledge of the operation and set-up of audio-visual equipment. The Touring Technical Lead will have detailed knowledge of the operation and editing of QLab Video. Experienced in running get-ins, fit ups, and get-outs, liaising with resident house crews, to get the best out of the house sound and LX systems. The Touring Technical Lead will have good communication and management skills and will be required to coordinate and action all technical aspects of the tour, whilst maintaining good communication with the NLP production office. This exciting and rewarding role requires some light lifting and handling experience, experience of driving tour vehicles is essential, excellent verbal and written communication skills, willingness to work unsociable hours and for the individual to be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure. The Technical Tour Lead will be part of a two-person tour crew. All production resources will be carried on one long wheelbase van.
