Job Description
Every Christmas, Nottingham Playhouse produces a family show aimed at children aged 3-8 in the Neville Studio. The production then tours to primary schools, libraries and other community settings in the region.
We are very proud that this production provides a vital experience for younger children, many visiting a theatre for the first time. It is a core part of our Christmas programme and has been building a reputation year on year.
For 2025/26, we are producing The Little Mermaid and we’re looking for a professional Writer and Composer to commission.
You may be:
- A playwright
- A composer
- Part of a writer and composer duo
- A writer and a composer
We welcome applications from all of the above. You can apply individually or as part of a duo. Please make this clear in your application.
The show will be produced in the Neville Studio and then tour to primary schools and libraries in the region.
Contract: ITC Theatre Writers’ Commissioning Agreement for a play of under 70 minutes.
Fee: Minimum fee of £6,110, split between the writer and composer as appropriate. Depending on the split of work, this may be subject to an increase, up to a maximum of £8,300, if split between a writer and composer. The final fee and split will be worked out with the successful applicants. Reasonable expenses if applicable.
How to apply: find out more here
Deadline: 3 February 2025
Source: Arts Jobs