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East Riding Theatre is a vibrant, professional theatre in a converted Baptist chapel in the beautiful market town of Beverley. Founded by actor and Beverley resident Vincent Regan and achieved through a huge community effort, the theatre opened its doors for the first time in December 2014.

As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary East Riding Theatre is looking to appoint a new Artistic Director.

The successful candidate, working closely with the Theatre Manager, will help shape the artistic programme and drive the theatre’s strategy as we embark on our second decade.

East Riding Theatre has a 196-seat auditorium, as well as a smaller flexible cafe/bar venue. The theatre is largely staffed by volunteers whose talent, passion and commitment make it a hub for the local community.

ERT attracts a wide range of visiting theatre companies, musicians and comedians and it also produces 3 in-house shows a year, the biggest of which is the Christmas Show.

The role itself will involve directing, or sourcing a director for, the in-house shows, auditioning and casting for the shows, helping to programme visiting companies and attending strategy and planning meetings as required. The main commitment periods are March/April for the Spring Show, September/October for the Autumn Show and November/December for the Christmas Show. Sourcing new works for the theatre to produce.

The successful candidate would preferably be based in the local area.

Remuneration: There is a £3,000.00 stipend attached to the role which is supplemental to the Director’s fee for each show directed.

To express your interest in this role please send your CV and a Covering Letter to: