Join our backstage crew at the Millennium Forum and prepare for an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes on some of the year’s most spectacular shows! We’re on the lookout for casual crew members to assist with our productions, especially our much-loved Christmas pantomime.

As a member of our panto crew, your availability for every performance is crucial. Your primary objective in this role is to be an integral part of our technical team, ensuring smooth stage operations and scene changes for each show.

Being a part of the backstage team means you’ll be immersed in various aspects of our technical team’s work. This includes assisting the technical team during shows and events, helping with fit-ups, get-ins/outs and contributing to the upkeep of our backstage equipment and systems. We’re eager to hear from individuals with a diverse range of skills and experiences, as long as you share a genuine interest in the world of theatre and entertainment.

Below outlines the main responsibilities you’ll undertake as a member of our Technical Department:

• Support for all productions: Whether it’s a visiting company’s touring production or one of our in-house productions, you’ll be there to provide valuable support in our main auditorium.

• Get-Ins, Fit-Ups, and Get-Outs: This involves unloading and loading trucks, including occasional removal and re-installation of auditorium stalls seating.

• Stage Set and Equipment: You’ll help with the preparation and rigging of stage sets, equipment, props and other stage resources.

• Lighting and Sound: Assisting with the preparation and rigging of lighting and sound systems to ensure flawless performances.

• Crewing Performances: Occasionally, you’ll be operating spotlights and playing a pivotal role during our shows.

• Set Maintenance: Additionally, you’ll provide occasional support for set maintenance, ensuring everything looks and functions perfectly.

If you’re passionate about theatre and have the enthusiasm to be a part of the magic that happens backstage, we encourage you to join our crew at the Millennium Forum. This is your chance to play a crucial role in bringing unforgettable performances to life. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Download Application Form

Completed Application forms are to be sent to Lisa Lynch by email lisal@millenniumforum.co.uk or tel 02871 264455.  The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Fri 27^th October 2023 @ 2pm.

Number of positions available: 4

Hours: approx. 40 hours per week. The successful candidates must be available on the dates for panto as listed below.

Contract type: fixed term 25^th Nov until 31^st Dec 2023

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Training will be given on the job. There will be opportunities to learn new skills.

We are committed to providing our employees with:

• A progressive, supportive working environment

• A range of family friendly policies

• Training opportunities

• Competitive salaries

• Complimentary tickets to selected Millennium Forum show and events

Panto dates & times:

Thurs               30^th Nov           11:00am

Fri                    1^st                    11:00am & 7:00pm

Sat                   2^nd                    2:00pm

Sun                  3^rd                    2:00pm & 5:30pm

Mon                 4^th                    11:00am

Tue                  5^th                    11:00am

Wed                 6^th                    11:00am & 7:00pm

Thurs               7^th                    10:30am

Fri                    8^th                    10:30am & 7pm

Sat                   9^th                    2:00pm

Sun                  10^th                  2:00pm & 5:30pm

Mon                 11^th                  10:30am

Wed                 13^th                  10:30am

Fri                    15^th                  10:15am

Sat                   16^th                  2:00pm

Sun                  17^th                  2:00pm & 5:30pm

Mon                 18^th                  10:00am & 1:15pm

Tue                  19^th                  10:15pm

Wed                 20^th                  10:00am

Thurs               21^ST                  1:30pm & 6:30pm

Fri                    22^nd                  1:00pm

Sat                   23^rd                  1:30pm & 6:30pm

Wed                 27^th                  2:00pm

Thurs               28^th                  2:00pm & 7:00pm

Fri                    29^th                  2:00pm

Sat                   30^th                  2:00pm & 6:30pm

Sun                  31^st                  1:30pm