Young Vic Theatre - Associate Director - CARE
Creators Program - Young Vic Theatre
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Oct. 04, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for an Associate Director for our production of CARE written and directed by Alexander Zeldin. CARE is a Young Vic and A Zeldin Company co-production. The Young Vic is committed to providing opportunities for directors to develop their craft and to expand their knowledge and practice.
Job Description
About CARE
A single mum, two feuding pre-teens, and their gran. When Grandmother takes a fall, she is hastily moved to a care home she doesn't want to be in. But as time passes, she comes to see what really matters in life and glimpse the joy in everyday moments.
Following the hugely popular 'Inequalities' trilogy, Alexander Zeldin (LOVE, The Confessions, The Other Place) makes his Young Vic debut with this life affirming play about the connection between loss and rebirth.
Written and Directed by Alexander Zeldin
Set Designer - Rosanna Vize
Costume Designer - Natasha Jenkins
Lighting Designer - James Farncombe
Sound Designer - Josh Anio Grigg
Casting Director - Jacob Sparrow
Costume Supervisor - Caroline McCall
Key dates
Applications open - Wednesday 1 October 2025
Applications close -10am, Monday 27 October
Interviews - Week commencing 03 November
Development week - Mon 24 - Sat 29 November
Rehearsals start - Monday 30 March 2026
Technical rehearsals start - w/c 04 May 2026
First preview - Monday 11 May 2026
Press performance - Tuesday 19 May 2026
Final performance - Saturday 11 July 2026
Fees and Availability
£5,150 to cover the period from appointment to the end of the run (excluding November development week - to be paid separately).
The Associate Director will be required on a full-time basis throughout the rehearsal process, technical rehearsals and previews up to and including Press Night. They will be required to attend at least three performances a week for noting and supporting the production during the run, on a schedule to be agreed, as well as supporting the understudy/cover process throughout the run.
Rehearsals typically take place Monday to Saturday between 10am-6pm, with possible evening calls. Rehearsals take place at the Young Vic.
Job Requirements
For the Associate Director role on CARE, we are looking for someone who:
Is resident in the UK at the time of application
Has the right to work in the UK for the duration of the associateship
Is fully available for the duration of the project (see key dates above)
Has professional experience as an Assistant or Associate Director on several productions, particularly at small- and mid-scale venues.
Has professional experience as a Director on at least one production (of any scale)
Has knowledge of the production process and what is expected of an Associate Director (please note this role is different to an Assistant Director).
Has experience working with professional and non-professional actors and community members.
*We would define 'professional' as: The team who created and realised the production have or hope to have theatre as their main career focus and source of income.
Job Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:
Working in collaboration with the Director and Creative Team to realise the artistic aims of the production
Research, preparation and support during the pre-production period, as required
Attending, supporting and participating in production and creative team meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals and preview performances of the Production up to and including the Press Night Performance, as required
Working with the Writer/Director development week in November (run/contracted separately by A Zeldin Company)
Supporting the director and stage management team with scheduling of rehearsals
Overseeing rehearsing and deputizing for the Director to rehearse the blocking of scenes with the community chorus and other company members.
Overseeing cover rehearsals and ensuring that any covers are ready to perform to a professional standard throughout the run of the Production
For the full list of responsibilities please check the Young Vic website.
How to Apply
Please follow the link to the Job Application on the Young Vic page.
Contact name: Sylvian Cunningham
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Oct. 27, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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