Career Opportunities at Disney Theatrical Group

Deputy Head of Puppets - The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour

Disney is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Puppets for The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour. Role requires working on the upkeep and maintenance of over 250 puppets.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deputise for Head of Puppets in their absence
• Work closely with Head of Puppets and staff across all departments
• Present and assist with delivery of puppets for rehearsals where needed
• Carry out maintenance and show calls as required
• Working with the Puppet department, maintain over 250 puppets
• Keep department stocked with all the equipment and sundries required for it to function
• Resolve issues as they arise, and liaise with vendors when repairs and replacements are required
• Assist with mask and puppet fittings (training of unique techniques will be provided)
• Implement logistics required for tour moves of the department
• Comply with current health and safety policies, referring to risk assessments, safe systems of work and industry guidance where appropriate, undertake appropriate training
• Weekend and evening work integral - Tuesday to Sunday performance tour schedule

Skills

• The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a wide and varied understanding of tools and different fabrication techniques
• Experience of working on a large scale musical production desired
• Clear, confident communication and decision making essential
• Ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with cast, creative and production team essential

To apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com

Please include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications 21 August 2022

Company Manager - The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour

Disney is recruiting for a Company Manager for The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the welfare of members of the Company and carrying out regular dressing room walk round and department check-ins within the working week
• Liaising between all Technical departments, Resident Creative team, and General Management team to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances
• Communicating in a timely manner with General Management and Resident Creative team on any day to day changes that might impact the running of the Production
• Working closely with the theatre staff at the touring venues to ensure the smooth running of the production
• Preparing weekly payroll file for the production
• Preparing and scheduling performer holiday requests with regular updates submitted to the General Manager and Resident Creative team for approval
• Attending and, on rotation, running weekly Head of Department meetings
• Liaising with the Disney marketing and press department, to make arrangements for events, and backstage tours, attending as necessary
• In conjunction with Stage Management, producing accurate rehearsal schedules and show reports
• Ensuring that the health and safety policy is followed and liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager
• Working closely and in conjunction with the Assistant Company Manager. The Assistant Company Manager supports the role of the Company Manager on a daily basis
• Weekend and evening work integral - Tuesday to Sunday performance tour schedule

Skills

• Clear, confident communication and decision making essential
• Ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with cast, creative and production team essential
• Transparent and open approach, be able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example
• Organised with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word, excel and outlook
• An enjoyment for touring and the additional challenges and rewards that brings
• Experience in a similar role within a large-scale musical production working with an international cast is highly desirable

To apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com

Please include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications 21 August 2022

Head of Automation - The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour

Disney is recruiting for a Head of Automation to join The Lion King UK & Ireland Tour. Position available from December 2022.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the safe day to day running of the show, rehearsals, and undertake maintenance to keep the production running safely and smoothly
• Report and feedback on equipment, show related issues and staffing (verbally/written)
• Resolve automation issues as they arise
• Liaise with other technical heads of department and stage management to ensure the efficient running of the production
• Play key role in tour moves loading the show in and out of each venue efficiently
• Comply with current health and safety policies, referring to risk assessments, safe systems of work and industry guidance where appropriate, undertake appropriate training
• Carry out production pre-show checks
• Carry out maintenance and show calls as required
• Fulfil and maintain paperwork required including time sheets, petty cash and schedules
• Weekend and evening work integral - Tuesday to Sunday performance tour schedule

Essential Skills and knowledge required:

• Experience of working with Automation within the Entertainment sector – (Theatre/Musicals, rock and roll and/or television/film etc.)
• Knowledge of setting up, maintaining and operation of Automation systems including, electronics, electric motors, winches, manual and automated rigging devices
• Knowledge and understanding of Silicon Theatre Scenery equipment and Systems
• Experience in the operation of computerised automation control equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation such as LOLER, PUWER and WAH
• Enthusiastic, organised, self-reliant worker with good time management
• Clear, confident communication and decision making essential
• Ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure
• Ability to work at heights
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills (inc Microsoft office applications)

Desirable skills:

• Proven record of working as a Line Manager in Deputy or Head of Department position
• Knowledge and understanding of asset management systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Kinesis
• Knowledge and understanding of Networks/Wireless systems

To apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com

Please include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications 21 August 2022