To support the ongoing Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour, we are looking for an experienced Deputy Head of Sound to join us from August 2026 until January 2027.
The Deputy Head of Sound will assist with the smooth running of the sound department throughout the tour, whilst maintaining the sound design of the production. They will adapt to challenges, deputise for the Head of Sound as required and operate sound mixing for the production.
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:
- Professional theatre experience relevant to this post.
- An understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices of touring truss, theatre rigging and sound systems.
- Experience of Digico, QLab and Mainstage.
- Experience of mixing large-scale West End musicals.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other departments, the resident creative team and local crew.
- An understanding of other theatre departments and resident creative team.
- Excellent management and organisational skills.
- Appropriate IT skills.
- A Friendly and approachable manner.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to work closely within a small team.
Applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices in all areas of touring theatre.
This position is offered as a full time, fixed term, touring contract commencing part way through the tour in August 2026 and ending in January 2027. There are 8 shows a week over six days (Tuesday to Sunday).
The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check. All offers are conditional upon confirmation of right to work in the UK, suitable references and satisfactory health profile.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 9 August.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10 August, with an ideal start date week commencing 17 August 2026.
About the RSC
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.
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