Location: Underbelly Boulevard Soho, London
Reports to: Technical Manager
Salary: Based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Application Closing Date: 6th June
About Us
Underbelly Boulevard Soho is a hub of creativity, bringing events, performances, and productions to life in our dynamic venue. We specialise in delivering exceptional experiences through innovative technical solutions, working with artists, producers, and audiences to create unforgettable moments.
Role Overview
Job Title: Theatre Technician (Sound-Focused, Multi-Disciplinary) – Full Time
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Theatre Technician with a strong foundation in sound engineering and a broad skill set across lighting, stage management, and general technical operations. This full-time role is perfect for a dynamic individual who enjoys working across multiple disciplines while specialising in high-quality audio delivery for live performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Sound Operation & Engineering: Take the lead on all sound-related aspects of productions, including setup, live mixing, playback, and de-rigging. Ensure the delivery of professional-grade audio for performances and events.
• Dante Network Management: Configure and maintain Dante audio networks and interfaces. Troubleshoot networked audio systems to ensure seamless digital audio communication throughout the venue.
• Lighting Support: Assist with the rigging, focusing, and operation of theatrical lighting systems. Work from lighting plots to realise creative designs.
• Stage & Show Support: Contribute to stage management tasks including show calls, cue running, and ensuring smooth transitions during performances. Assist with scene changes and performer support.
• Technical Maintenance: Perform routine checks and maintenance across all technical systems, reporting and resolving faults in sound, lighting, and stage equipment.
• Health & Safety: Ensure safe working practices at all times. Participate in risk assessments and maintain a secure and compliant technical workspace.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with technical colleagues, creative teams, production staff, and performers to support the delivery of diverse events and productions.
What We’re Looking For
• Sound Expertise: Proven experience in sound operation and engineering for theatre or live events, including working knowledge of digital mixing desks and playback systems.
• Dante Proficiency: Experience configuring and troubleshooting Dante audio networks using Dante Controller and related hardware/software.
• Technical Versatility: Strong working knowledge of lighting systems, basic rigging, and stage management practices.
• Live Production Experience: Experience working in live performance environments, with an ability to stay calm and solve problems in real time.
• Collaborative Attitude: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a flexible and positive approach to supporting a busy and varied technical department.
• Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as dictated by the performance schedule.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work across a wide range of live events and theatrical productions in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Ongoing professional development, including access to training such as Dante Certification, Working at Height, First Aid, and more.
• A supportive and skilled team where cross-disciplinary collaboration is encouraged and valued.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation committed to technical excellence.
• Employee perks such as free tickets to shows, venue discounts, and industry networking opportunities.
Equal Opportunities
Underbelly is committed to reducing its environmental impacts in its everyday operations. We are also committed to maintaining the open-access policy of Underbelly. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
It is the policy of Underbelly to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.