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Production Assistant

Tall Stories is looking for a Production Assistant to join the team! Supporting the Producing team you will assist with casting on all projects, liaising with agents, and support the logistics of production.

We are looking for someone who has:

· An interest in theatre, live performance, touring or events, with some relevant experience in a professional, voluntary or educational setting.

· Strong organisational and administrative skills with good attention to detail.

· Clear written and verbal communication skills.

· Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel, with willingness to learn new systems.

· Ability to work well as part of a team and support a range of colleagues.

· Calm, practical and solution-focused approach when working under pressure.

· Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and access in the arts.

To apply, please send the following items to: recruitment@tallstories.org.uk by Monday 10 August at 10am:

· A CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) or a 2-3 minute video or audio application (please include your link in the email) telling us about yourself, your interest in Tall Stories, why you want to take on this role, and how you meet the person specification.

· Your application should include details of two referees.

Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form as part of the application.

Production Assistant Recruitment Pack

Plain Text – Production Assistant Recruitment Pack

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Tall Stories is seeking a dynamic Chair or Co-Chair to lead our Board of Trustees as we enter an exciting new phase of growth. Working closely with our Executive team, you will provide strategic leadership and governance, helping us realise our vision of creating inspiring stories for children and families. As we develop our 2027–2030 strategy, we are looking for an imaginative leader to help strengthen our artistic ambition, community impact and long-term sustainability.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Vicki Grace, Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change at Achates, who is supporting this process. You can reach Vicki by email on vicki@achates.org.uk.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Information Pack

Casting

We welcome submissions from performers throughout the year. We hold workshop auditions 3-4 times a year and performers are often considered for multiple projects. Roles are usually advertised on Spotlight and elsewhere.

Please email your Spotlight link or CV (with headshot included) to casting@tallstories.org.uk along with a short covering email telling us why you are interested in working with Tall Stories. We are particularly keen to hear about your experience or training in physical theatre, puppetry, devising and storytelling. Please also let us know if you are performing locally, and we will always do our best to come and see your production.

We are always on the look-out for potential new stage managers and if you are interested in working with us please send your CV to info@tallstories.org.uk. Please specify your experience in touring, company management, relighting and sound operating (including QLab and radio mics).

Creatives interested in working with us (directors, designers, composers, lighting designers, etc.) should also send their CV to info@tallstories.org.uk.

We have adopted the Anti Racism Rider as an important statement of intent and will work with colleagues from across the industry to implement this. As a working company, we have made a commitment over the next (up to 2) years to meet the baseline actions of the rider.’

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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
communicating and promoting vacancies
offering an interview to people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job
anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
offering at least one opportunity that will make a difference for disabled people

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The creative community allows you to have contact from Tall Stories about castings and career development opportunities – direct from our HQ in Islington!

What the Creative Community offers:

Alerts on any casting callouts
Invitations to be part of Tall Stories creative programmes
Employment opportunities – as and when these arise
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