The JMK Trust are delighted to be partnering with Leeds Playhouse, with support from the Victoria Wood Foundation, to offer one West Yorkshire-based early career director the opportunity to undertake a 15 week paid placement at Leeds Playhouse.
About the role:
At the heart of this placement is the opportunity to be the Assistant Director on two Leeds Playhouse productions – Lord of The Flies directed by Deputy Artistic Director Amy Leach and A Passionate Woman directed by Associate Director Sameena Hussain.
This is a full-time 15 week placement based at Leeds Playhouse, from 13th February 2023 until 26th May 2023. It is intended as an opportunity for a director in the earlier stages of their career.*
The successful candidate will be the recipient of a JMK Victoria Wood Bursary, generously supported by the Victoria Wood Foundation, and will have the opportunity to work alongside the Playhouse’s Artistic Planning & Creative Engagement teams as well as the wider team at Leeds Playhouse.
*We define Early Career as someone who has started their career as a director and has a little bit of professional experience. They might have made some of their own work, undertaken some director training, and/or worked as an assistant director on other shows.
This opportunity has now been awarded. More details to follow.
Click here to download the recruitment pack.
JMK Leeds Playhouse Victoria Wood Assistant Director Bursary – AUDIO
JMK Leeds Playhouse Victoria Wood Assistant Director Bursary – LARGE PRINT
Apply here.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Rowan on rowan@jmktrust.org. A phone call can be made available.
NB: JMK have a small amount of money available to cover any support costs in order for you to write your application or enquire more into the role. Please contact Rowan on rowan@jmktrust.org to discuss your requirements.
