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Opportunity: Associate Producer at The Bread & Roses Theatre in Clapham (South London, UK)

The Bread & Roses Theatre is an innovative and award-winning fringe pub theatre in Clapham, South London, founded in 2014, which has since quickly established itself on the London fringe theatre scene. Artistic quality, equality and diversity are at the forefront of the theatre's programming, which features visiting companies as well as in-house productions, with a focus on new writing, underrepresented voices and distinctive work. The theatre is run by a small part-time team, which since 2015 is supported by an associate producer. This is a part-time commitment, recompensed on a project by project basis. Projects in 2022 - 2023 include:

Co-Producer of Clapham Fringe Festival (takes place September/October 2020, pre-production from June)
Producer of in-house production 2023 TBC
Additionally, an interest in co-producing or assisting our biannual new writing night The Platform, our Playwriting Award and helping with other events, such as our Playwrights Circle, is desirable, though this can be decided upon on a case by case basis.

Beyond this a long-term cooperation is also possible and favourable, as with our previous associate producers. We are looking for someone with an experience of producing shows on the fringe and knowledge of working with the expected scale and budgets.

The responsibilities of the Associate Producer will include:

Managing and planning production budgets, as well as fundraising
Liaising with cast and creatives, coordination of schedules and team members
Planning, sourcing and realising production needs of in-house productions
Anticipating and managing artistic needs within the constraints of schedules and budgets
Assisting with production delivery and providing on-site support
Support sourcing and identifying appropriate team members, where necessary
Support management of the application process of the Clapham Fringe Festival and contribute to the curation of the festival
Supporting companies and artists taking part in the Clapham Fringe Festival by coordinating production requirements and acting as point of contact
Working with theatre management to ensure the smooth running of festival performances
Creation and distribution of press releases, as well as coordinating press requests
Promoting projects through online and printed marketing, social media and word-of-mouth
Attending regular coordination and planning meetings with management of the theatre and other team members

What we offer:

A hands-on, creative, supportive and exciting environment with a non-hierarchal team
Possibility to grow and develop as a producer and creative as well as contribute and implement own ideas
Possibility to be involved in a co-curative function for the Clapham Fringe Festival
Possibility to be part of the team running an award-winning fringe theatre and insights into the works and processes of the management of a theatre venue overall
Possibility to be involved in the theatre in capacities beyond producing, if desired and interested in other areas (such as acting, directing, writing…)
Flexibility to work around other projects with no obligatory presence time (we have no set office hours and work largely remotely; all presence meetings are coordinated according to everyone’s schedules)
A set fee per project + profit-share based on takings and fundraising

As the theatre currently has no core funding our small part-time team all work under similar circumstances and the money we make is split evenly and solidarily. If you are as excited about fringe theatre as we are, we look forward to receiving your application, including a CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability and interest in working with The Bread & Roses Theatre.
To apply please email a CV and cover letter (we are also happy to accept video or audio applications) to submissions@breadandrosestheatre.co.uk with 'Associate Producer' in the subject line.
Applications close 20th May 2022 at midnight. Interviews will be held the following week.

The Bread & Roses Theatre recognises that we live in a society where discrimination still operates to the disadvantage of many groups and people in society and believes that all persons should have equal rights to recognition of their human dignity, and to have equal opportunities to be educated, to work, receive services and to participate in society. We strive for and celebrate the diversity in our team and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We regret very much that our theatre venue has accessibility constraints that can currently not be overcome; if you are an applicant that the theatre may cause access issues for, please contact info@breadandrosestheatre.co.uk and we can honestly discuss the options/take any feedback on board.

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