Current vacancies
From the Box Office to the Lighting Box, and management to facilities, every member of our team is key to the success of The Kenton.
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Operations Manager (part-time)
Help shape how one of the UK’s oldest working theatres operates
The Kenton Theatre is a very special place to work. A Grade II listed building with more than 220 years of history, we are also a busy, ambitious and evolving modern theatre, welcoming professional productions, amateur companies, community groups, festivals, education programmes and audiences from across the region.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our small and committed team at an exciting point in the Kenton’s development.
It is a genuinely varied opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, developing people and making things work better.
You will have a broad operational brief spanning our historic building and facilities, operational systems and processes, technology and digital projects, policy development, staff training and development, and the day-to-day support needed to keep the theatre running effectively.
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Temporary Pantomime Crew- Assistant Stage Manager and Fly Operators
Would you like to play a vital part in the technical production of our pantomime this Christmas season?
We are seeking freelance crew to act on rotation in the roles of Fly Operator and Assistant Stage Manager for our production of Dick Whittington running from Sunday 30 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026.
You will support the Production Stage Manager with the smooth operation of productions both on stage and in the fly tower with your role rotating between two other Technicians according to the production needs.
If you feel you have the drive and experience to apply then,
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Casual Freelance Theatre Technician
We’re always on the lookout for skilled and enthusiastic casual freelance Theatre Technicians to help bring live performances to life! Working closely with our Technical Manager and visiting companies, you’ll play a key role in setting up and operating lighting, sound, and video for a wide range of shows and events. If you’re hands-on, tech-savvy, and love the buzz of live theatre, we want to hear from you!
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