Assistant Director Brassed Off
Assistant Director Brassed Off
Application deadline: 10am Tuesday 14 April 2026
- ContractFull-time, Fixed-term
- SalaryPlease see details below.
We are looking for an Assistant Director for our upcoming production of Brassed Off, adapted by Paul Allen from the film by Mark Herman, and directed by Amy Leach.
Brassed Off is a Leeds Playhouse production.
The Assistant Director will be required on a full-time basis throughout the rehearsal process (from Thursday 14 May), technical rehearsals and previews up to and including Press Night (Tuesday 23 June). They will also undertake a half-day preparation session with Amy Leach before rehearsals begin.
The post will be one contract with Leeds Playhouse for the duration of the production. You will receive a fee of £4000 plus up to £200 towards your travel expenses.
Before applying for the role, please read our job pack below. This includes the full details of the role, including the list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse and our recruitment process.
To apply:
- Send your application to Naomi.Sumner@leedsplayhouse.org.ukwith the subject line ‘Application for Brassed Off Assistant Director’. For further details, see the job pack.
- Complete the Inclusion and Diversity Form
You must complete all these sections of the process before the application deadline.
The closing date for applications is 10am Tuesday 14 April 2026.
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How to apply
To apply, please send your application to Naomi.Sumner@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.
In the subject line put ‘Application for Brassed Off Assistant Director’.
Naomi can also help you with any questions you might have about the application process or the role.
For more information about this job, please download our job pack
About the show
Thirty years after the much-loved British film first struck a chord with audiences, Leeds Playhouse brings Brassed Off back to the stage. The heartening story of a community standing on the brink – where music becomes a defiant act of hope.
In the heart of Yorkshire, the mining community of Grimley is under threat. The colliery faces closure, jobs are at stake, and with them the identity of a town and its people. At its heart is Danny, leading a band of brass playing miners who must find a way to keep their community spirit alive.
Enter Gloria, flugelhorn in hand, carrying both the past and the possibility of something new. As tensions rise, relationships change, and pressure mounts, the band battles to reach the National Championships at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Featuring live music from local brass bands, come and join this powerful celebration of courage, camaraderie, and the big brass spirit that refuses to be silenced.