Job Title: Sound No. 1 (Curious UK & International

Job Description

Job Title: Sound No. 1 (Curious UK & International Tour 2017-18)

Responsible To: Company Stage Manager, Production Manager & Head of Production, NTP

Responsible For Line Manager for Sound No. 2

The National Theatre The National Theatre is dedicated to making the very best theatre and sharing it with as many people as possible.

We stage up to 30 productions at our South Bank home each year, ranging from re-imagined classics – such as Greek tragedy and Shakespeare – to modern masterpieces and new work by contemporary writers and theatre-makers. The work we make strives to be as open, as diverse, as collaborative and as national as possible. Much of that new work is researched and developed at the NT Studio: we are committed to nurturing innovative work from new writers, directors, creative artists and performers. Equally, we are committed to education, with a wide-ranging Learning programme for all ages in our new Clore Learning Centre and in schools and communities across the UK.

The National's work is also seen on tour throughout the UK and internationally, and in collaborations and co-productions with regional theatres. Popular shows transfer to the West End and occasionally to Broadway; and through the National Theatre Live programme, we broadcast live performances to 2,000 cinemas in 50 countries around the world. From September 2015, National Theatre: On Demand in Schools will make three acclaimed, curriculum-linked productions free to stream on demand in every secondary school in the country. Online, the NT offers a rich variety of innovative digital content on every aspect of theatre.

We do all we can to keep ticket prices affordable and to reach a wide audience, and use our public funding to maintain artistic risk-taking, accessibility and diversity.

NT Productions As a department of the National Theatre, NT Productions is responsible for managing and maintaining to a high level of presentation, work that has a future beyond its life on the South Bank. Currently, these productions are War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Jane Eyre. Along with other projects currently in development additionally NTP presents work which shows the NT’s productions in venues other than the South Bank, with a view to diversifying the core NT attendees and encouraging a new audience for National Theatre shows.

Following two successful runs at the National Theatre, War Horse transferred to the New London Theatre in the West End in March 2009, and after 8 record-breaking years in London ended its run in March 2016. A UK tour will follow, commencing Autumn 2017 and a Mandarin language production is currently touring in China. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time continues its run at the Gielgud Theatre, closing in June 2017 and has begun a second UK and Ireland tour. Jane Eyre has also started its UK tour this Spring and Hedda Gabler tours in the Autumn. Purpose of Role NTP are looking for a Sound No 1 to learn the show in the final few month of the UK Tour and then to tour with the show on its International Tour.

Tour Dates The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Start Date TBC w/c 24 July 2017 (Liverpool) Final week in UK w/c 11 September 2017 (Milton Keynes) First International Venue w/c 18 September 2017 (Amsterdam) Final International Venue w/c 13 August 2017 (Venue TBC)

Please note that due to the nature of International Touring there will be two contract breaks in the tour (expected to be w/c 23 October 2017 – w/c 1 January 2018 and w/c 9 April – w/c 30 April 2018).

See curiousonstage.com for further details on venues

Duties and Responsibilities  To work with the Production Manager and Production Sound Engineer to co-ordinate the hire and preparation of equipment and venue supplies, in tech and throughout the tour.  To live mix the show and operate sound cues from front of house during performances.  To work with the Production Sound Engineer to run the Sound fit-ups, managing local crew and participating as an active member of the touring team, working to support and assist staff in other departments where necessary and to run the get-out on Saturday nights.  To be responsible for supervising and scheduling staff within the Sound department and ensuring that the training of staff is carried out as set out in job specifications.  To assist in the recruitment of staff if required.  To attend production meetings and technical and dress rehearsals to ensure awareness of the sound requirements, and any resulting changes.  To uphold the high production standards expected for a first-class play, and the high artistic quality required by the Sound Designer and/or Sound Associate.  To be responsible for all systems and paperwork in the department including timesheets for all members of the Sound team, weekly schedules in consultation with the CSM, and petty cash.  To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of Sound No. 1 on a tour of a first-class play.  To comply with the various policies of the Producer and each touring venue on Social Media, Equal Opportunities, Harassment, Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs and Health and Safety. Person Specification  Extensive operational Sound experience and excellent technical skills, including excellent live mixing skills with a proven track record of dealing with complex radio mic shows.  Experience with Digico sound desks, including Theatre software, sound playback software QLab and Ableton and Sennheiser radio microphones.  Previous large scale touring experience essential.  Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors, musicians and other theatre staff.  Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessment and working at height.  A calm and practical approach to technical trouble-shooting.  Ability to work under pressure.  Ability to lead and organise staff.  Good communication and organisational skills.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and in particular those which are currently under-represented at the NT including BAME & disabled candidates.

Outline of Terms and Conditions Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hours: See above - Fixed term contract dates are dependent on production and production schedule (dates subject to change and subject to the Producer’s right to give no less than two weeks’ notice of closure of the production). Salary: £720 per week paid monthly on the 22nd of each month Location: National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX Annual Leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays, paid pro rata for the duration of this agreement. Holiday weeks will be designated within the touring schedule and any excess untaken holiday will be paid at the end of the engagement. Probationary Period: 3 months Notice Period: Varies according to length of service (one week during probationary period) Pension: The National Theatre operates a Stakeholder Pension scheme with Legal & General. If you wish to become a member, you may opt to contribute 4.5%, 6% or 7.5% of basic pay and the National will make a matching contribution. The National also operates an alternative pension scheme with NEST Other Benefits  Complimentary tickets for performances, subject to availability and the National’s staff ticket policy  Complimentary tickets for platforms, subject to availability and policy  Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle-scheme and childcare vouchers  Staff canteen and bar  Discount on meals in all of the National’s bars and restaurants  Discount on the books, play texts, DVDs and other items in the National’s bookshop

Appointment Procedure Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through the National’s Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. To apply for this vacancy please follow the link: https://apply.nationaltheatre.org.uk/58229RNT The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 12 noon Wednesday 7th June 2017.

For any queries, please contact the HR Department by emailing: [email protected]

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