Production Assistant

Mercury Theatre Colchester
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, UK | £25,000 – £27,000 DOE | Closing: 16 September 2026

Summary

We are looking for a Production Assistant who is excited about being part of an established team who produce outstanding shows and create a welcoming environment for in-house and visiting creative teams and cast members.

More Details

We are looking for a Production Assistant who is excited about being part of an established team who produce outstanding shows and create a welcoming environment for in-house and visiting creative teams and cast members.

We are one of the most ambitious producing houses in the East, we pride ourselves on the high-quality, relevant and inclusive nature of all our work. We have an ambitious programme of productions and activities with our local community, schools and creative talent in the region. The Mercury’s artistic programme aims to connect our audiences with a wide range of work across all genres on both our stages in Colchester and on tour in the UK.

To find out more download the Candidate Pack.

Submit your application by 10:00am on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

If you like being part of a friendly, creative team in a building where amazing things happen, come join #TeamMercury!

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