Brixton House and PlayWell Productions are looking for an Assistant Director for their Autumn 2025 premiere and tour of BLACK POWER DESK.
Job Title:
Black Power Desk Assistant Director
Reports to:
Director, Brixton House Producers and PlayWell Producer
Salary:
£598.79 per week payable by invoice
Weekly Hours:
Mondays to Saturdays - Six days per week including some evening work
Contract Terms:
Fixed Freelance
Exclusive Terms:
28th July
6th September 2025
Non-exclusive Terms:
9th September
26th October 2025
A full production schedule and specified rehearsal plans are to be agreed at contract stage.
Noting any activity post the Exclusive terms of engagement will be payable at a rate of £150 per day.
ABOUT THE SHOW
BLACK POWER DESK is a powerful reimagining and exploration of what it means to love and fight for freedom. In an often -dominated world, two sisters, Celia and Dina
both rooted in self-empowerment and fiercely committed to their community, both loyal and motivated by love
are divided by grief and radical politics.
A moving story of sisters who need to reconnect for the sake of their community. But will the fight for their community be worth the damage to their sisterhood?
Inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine and other influential activists and brought to life by an original score performed by a live three-piece band, BLACK POWER DESK is a musical soundtrack charting a fiercely emotive and politically charged era of often overlooked British history for todays. Written by the critically acclaimed team of Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Roundhouse, The Bush, The Old Vic), Gerel Falconer (Tones, HighRise, Stage Debut nominee) and Renell Shaw (Ivor Novello Award, Rudimental), directed by Gbolahan Obisesan ( Vic, The Bush, Royal Court) with dramaturgy by Gail Babb. Other creatives include Natalie Pryce, Tony Gayle and Jessica Cabassa.
KEY PRODUCTION DETAILS
Rehearsal dates:
Monday 28th July
Friday 22nd Aug 2025
Technical Week:
Tuesday 26th Aug
Saturday 30th Aug 2025
Previews:
Monday 1st Sep
Thursday 4th Sep 2025
Press Night:
Friday 5th Sep 2025
Show Dates:
Monday 1st Sep
Saturday 28th Sep 2025 with extension week w/c 30 September 2025 (note this week is not on public sale yet)
Holiday Week:
w/c 6th October 2025
Tour Dates:
w/c 13th October
Warwick Arts Centre & The Lowry, Salford
How to Apply
To apply, you should describe what attracts you to this position and provide clear evidence of your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description.
Visit our website and complete the below:
Complete the monitoring form
Upload your CV
Upload letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, size 12 font
Deadline:
11 July 2025
Interview:
W/C 14 July 2025
You may also have experience in the following roles: Theatre Assistant Director, Production Assistant, Stage Management Assistant, Creative Assistant, Rehearsal Assistant, Production Coordinator, Theatre Director Assistant, Creative Producer Assistant, etc.
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