To manage the Stage department effectively, ensuring high-quality technical support for all work delivered by York Theatre Royal (YTR), at its venue, elsewhere or on tour, including productions, co-productions, touring shows, corporate events and projects undertaken by any department.
Summary
The hugely successful UK & International Tour of smash-hit musical SIX is looking for an LX2 to join the company on a fixed-term contract from October 2026.
More Details
Kenny Wax Productions is looking for a motivated LX2 to join the touring production of SIX The Musical. The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience working as an LX2 on a similar scale show, and must have the right to live and work in the UK. Candidates must be prepared to undertake physically demanding tasks and be comfortable working with/fitting up onstage music technology.
Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to physiotherapy and company rate tickets. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We prioritise diversity and inclusion across all our shows and as such we actively encourage those from working class, Black, Asian, and mixed-heritage backgrounds, and/or those who have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’ in the UK to apply.
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Start Date: October 2026
End Date: 23rd May 2027
Typical show schedule (subject to change): performances are 6 days per week from Tuesday to Sunday
Salary: £900 per week, plus applicable Touring Allowance and Travel Payments
Responsible To: LX1, Production Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist the LX1 with rig checks and maintenance;
- To deputise for the LX1 as required;
- To maintain the Production as instructed and dictated by the creative team and the LX1;
- To assist with either the LX load out or the LX loads in at each venue on the Second Tour as instructed by the LX1 and Production Manager;
- To call the local follow spot operators during each performance;
- To learn the truck pack and perform this on occasion when the Tech ASM is absent from the production;
- To work alongside your department, other technical departments, stage management, the cast and creatives to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
- To attend all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required by the Company Stage Manager, LX1 or the LX Designer including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance;
- Assisting the LX1 with compiling and keeping updated show paperwork, both soft and hard copy;
- Working in accordance with our Health and Safety police, which may include any training deemed necessary;
- Having a practical understanding of our employment policies and demonstrating a willingness to comply with these policies;
- To train other staff members and deps on the LX2 plot;
- To ensure the safest possible working environment at all times, and to adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures;
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of an LX2 based on industry norms and practice.
Person Specification:
- Previous experience working as an LX2 or equivalent on a similar scale production;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional leadership skills;
- A proactive and flexible attitude;
- Previous international touring experience is desirable.
To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@kennywax.com by Monday 26th October 2026 with ‘SIX Tour – LX2’ in the subject line.
