There are many different types of jobs in theatre and knowing where to start in your theatre career search can be difficult. Whether you want to be a performer, work within backstage & technical theatre or in a venue, our list is a great starting point to learn what role in theatre would best suit you.
This complete list of careers in theatre is based on large-scale theatres in the UK. For smaller theatres or productions some roles in this list will not be applicable or the roles may be merged together. The theatre industry evolves everyday and we strive to keep this list as up to date as possible. However, if you notice a role that you are interested in isn't listed below, get in touch!
Creative, Production & Crew Roles:
- Playwright
- Director
- Associate Director
- Assistant Director
- Producer
- Executive Producer
- Assistant Producer
- Choreographer
- Assistant Choreographer
- Dance Captain
- Set Designer
- Associate Set Designer
- Costume Maker
- Costume Designer
- Pattern Cutter
- Associate Costume Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Musical Director
- Composer
- Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Designer
- Actor/Performer
- Circus Performer
- Voice-Over Artist
- Musician
- Actor Musician
- Cabaret Artist
- Production Manager
- Production Administrator
- Casting Director
- Casting Assistant
- Company Stage Manager
- Stage Manager
- Deputy Stage Manager
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Head of Sound
- Deputy Head of Sound
- Sound Technician
- Lighting Technician
- Head of Lighting
- Deputy Head of Lighting
- Theatre Fight Director
- Head of Wardrobe
- Deputy Head of Wardrobe
- Wardrobe Assistants
- Head of Wigs
- Deputy Head of Wigs
- Wigs Assistant
- Prop Maker
- Puppet Designer & Maker
- Theatre Armourer
- Make-up Artist
- Theatre Carpenter
- Theatre Electrician
- Stage Crew
- Head of Automation and Automation Team
- Flyperson
Venue roles:
- Chief Executive
- Artistic Director
- Executive Director
- Chief Financial Officer
- Theatre Manager
- Theatre Operations Manager
- Deputy Theatre Manager
- Deputy General Manager
- Company Manager
- House Manager
- Box Office Manager
- Deputy Box Office Manager
- Box Office Clerk
- Customer Experience Manager
- Deputy Customer Experience Manager
- Senior Assistants
- Front of House Manager
- Front of House team members
- Ushers
- Access Officer
- Head of Sales
- Sales Assistant
- Head of Marketing
- Campaign Manager
- Marketing Team
- Social Media Manager
- Sales and Ticketing Director
- Legal Affairs
- Office and IT Manager
- Assistant Office and IT Manager
- Office Management Assistant
- Archivist
- Assistant Archivist
- Data Archivist
- Press and Publicity
- Stage Door Team
- Administration Team
- Outreach and Education Manager
- Theatre Fundraiser or Development Officer
- Festival Director
- Theatre Tour Manager
External Theatre roles:
- Drama Teacher
- Agent
- Audio Describer
- BSL Interpreter
- Licensing Manager
- Licensing Assistant
- Accountant
- Foundation Appeals Director
- Foundation Administrator
Updated: 4th June 2024
