Job Outline
Producing – Soho Theatre
Lead on the producing and delivery of Soho Theatre productions and co-productions, including:
• Develop and manage production budgets and financial reporting.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for artists, creative teams and production personnel.
• Create and maintain production schedules, plans and delivery timelines.
• Support productions throughout rehearsal, technical and performance periods.
• Manage relationships with production companies, artists and creative teams.
• Be a key voice in creative and casting discussions; work closely with Casting Directors on projects and
productions.
• Act as a key liaison between Soho Theatre departments and creative teams.
• Work collaboratively with the Communications team to support successful audience development,
marketing and press campaigns.
• Support in ensuring that visiting artists and companies have an excellent experience when working
with Soho Theatre.
• Support as required on Edinburgh, festivals and touring productions.
Programming
• Attend performances, readings, workshops and sharings to identify artists and projects for potential
programming and development.
• Contribute to shaping programming across Soho Theatre, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, international
touring and festivals.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with artists, producers, agents, venues and co
producing partners.
New work development
• Facilitate development activity including R&Ds, workshops, and theatre projects.
• Regularly read scripts and project proposals for potential development and programming.
• Actively seek out, meet and champion emerging artists and companies.
• Contribute to wider company creative and bespoke projects as required.
General responsibilities
• Support the vision and values of Soho Theatre.
• Be an informed and engaged representative of Soho Theatre, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of
the organisation’s priorities and programme.
• Develop positive relationships across the organisation and beyond, with external artists, companies,
presenters, producers and stakeholders.
• Represent Soho Theatre at performances, festivals, press nights, industry events and meetings as
required.
• Support wider departmental budgeting, financial evaluation and reporting.
• Champion Soho Theatre’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access, aligning this with
programming, artist development and producing practice.
• Work collaboratively to help maintain an inclusive, welcoming and supportive organisational culture.
• Undertake any other duties as part of the role, that Soho Theatre may reasonably require.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please complete the application form linked here.
When completing your application form, please read the job description carefully. We will shortlist for the position based on how you respond to the job description and the person specification.
The deadline for submitting your application is Wednesday 26th August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any questions about this role, please contact jobs@sohotheatre.com.