Sound No 1 - To Kill a Mockingbird Leeds Playhouse & Tourexpired
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for SOUND NO 1 to be part of the Sound Team at Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 26th August 2025. You will be in Leeds throughout the Playhouse run and will go on to deliver the subsequent UK tour.
Job Description
To Kill A Mockingbird is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions which will open at Leeds Playhouse and then continue on to a UK tour.
The Sound No 1 is responsible for the maintenance and operation of sound equipment as per the Sound Designer's specification and is responsible for maintaining an accurate and appropriate sound design of the production as specified by the Sound Designer, to be carried out to the highest professional standard. They are responsible for the management and running of the Sound Department for the production.
The post will be 2 separate contracts, one with Leeds Playhouse for the rehearsals and run at the Playhouse, the second with MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour Limited for the UK tour. We are looking for one person to fulfil both contracts.
Key Contract Dates:
w/c 18 August 2025 (Sound preparations at hire company)
AT LEEDS PLAYHOUSE
26 August 2025 (fit up & final week of rehearsals)
1 September 2025 (Technical Rehearsals)
8 September 2025 (Preview 1)
12 September 2025 (Technical Freeze)
17 September 2025 (PRESS)
4 October 2025 (Close / get out)
6 October 2025 - 24 May 2026 (UK Tour), with the option to extend the contract for a minimum of 12 weeks to accommodate a West End run.
(further details in job pack on Leeds Playhouse website)
Job Requirements
Strong Experience of Yamaha Rivage consoles
Experience of Yamaha DME system
Experience of QLab
Experience of DANTE
Strong understanding of network principles
Strong experience of live mixing microphones and playback audio
Experience with wireless microphone systems especially Shure radio mics
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to adapt work in accordance with performance and venue requirements
Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
Experience of leading a team
Experience of Sound NO 1 in a UK touring or regional rep theatre production
Strong communication & organization skills, with high level of empathy, integrity and confidentiality
A positive can do attitude
Calm, confident, understanding & flexible
Positive approach to equity, diversity and inclusion, with willingness to train in & develop those areas
Job Responsibilities
Head of Department for the Sound team
Responsible for all aspects of the management, supervision and scheduling of members of the Sound team, in liaison with the Production Manager & Company Manager, including casual staff. This includes recording of hours, training and having an awareness and understanding of Producers' employment policies.
To work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the show
To ensure all sound equipment is cleaned and ready for each performance with sound check completed to ensure equipment is in working order for that performance.
To maintain the supply of equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by Production Manager & Company Manager. Keeping financial records up to date.
To keep all sound references, cue sheets up to date - in both physical & digital formats
To operate the sound mix for performances as instructed by the Sound Designer
How to Apply
To apply and view full job pack please visit: https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/to-kill-a-mockingbird-various-roles/
You will need to fill in an application form, diversity and monitoring form and email your CV to [email protected]
The deadline is 10am Friday 11 July 2025.
Application Deadline:
July 11, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
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