Production Assistant

ABOUT CROSSROADS LIVE UK

Crossroads Live brings together some of the world’s top producers of live  entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Sydney - our global touring platform ensures the best-loved theatre titles from the West End and Broadway can be embraced by audiences throughout the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and India.  The Crossroads Live pantomime division, based in London, is the biggest producer of pantomimes in the world.

Whilst Crossroads Live UK is part of a global company - we’re firmly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night,  we see how theatre can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of the West End to towns and cities, across the UK and beyond.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We have a vacancy for an experienced Production Assistant to join our Production team in our fast paced, and friendly General Management office.

Job Description

Location: You’ll be based in our busy Covent Garden General Management office.

Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work for which TOIL may be given.

Salary: Dependent on experience.

Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays, rising incrementally to 33 days per annum including bank holidays. 

Start: June/July 2025

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Role Responsibilities

• Rehearsal/Audition venue bookings

• Script copying and binding

• General Running / Banking duties

• Creating, updating and distributing records and production data (contact sheets, company lists etc)

• Travel and accommodation bookings

• Preparation and administration of contracts for artistes, crew and creatives

• Collating programme and brochure information and proof reading

• Clerical tasks as specified by GM

• First Call Notices

• Drafting & issuing travel itineraries

• Organisation and payment of Per Diems

• Organisation of wardrobe / wig calls

• Organisation of first nights, press nights, parties, and gifts

• Basic accounting, including payroll checking, drafting purchase orders, invoice coding and administration, credit card reconciliation, and budgets for auditions, rehearsals, parties etc

• Responding to customer feedback

• Administration of house seat requests, and charity vouchers

• Scheduling and preparations for meetings

• Arranging interviews as specified by the GM

• Organising Access performances

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a similar environment in the theatre industry is essential, preferably on commercial musicals in a General Manager's office.

• You must be familiar with Excel. A good knowledge of rehearsal spaces and the UKT/SOLT agreements is helpful. Previous touring (including international) experience is a bonus.

• You will need to be organised and confident; the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks calmly and effectively is essential.

How to Apply

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from under-represented communities.

How to Apply - Please send CV and covering email noting ‘Production Assistant’ in the subject header to recruitment.cxluk@xroadslive.com

Closing Date: Monday 30th June

Please note this post may close early if we receive sufficient applications from candidates with the required experience.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Touring Roles

Crossroads Live UK are seeking the following expressions of interest for the following departments for International (including China) and UK Tours from January 2026:

Company Management

Stage Management

Automation

Rigging

Sound

Lighting

Wardrobe

Wigs

If you have proven experience touring on large scale productions and would like to be considered, please submit your CV to recruitment.cxluk@xroadslive.com stating the department you would like to be considered for and whether you would be interested in International or UK touring in the email subject line.

PLEASE NOTE

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR UK TOURING ROLES, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

We are not always able to respond to all individuals.

Salaries will be discussed upon offer.

Crossroads Live are committed to reflecting the cultural and social diversity in society and so are keen to encourage company members of culturally diverse backgrounds or heritages.

About Crossroads Live UK

Crossroads Live brings together some of the world’s top producers of live entertainment under one banner. With offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Sydney- our global touring platform ensures the best-loved theatre titles from the West End and Broadway can be embraced by audiences throughout the UK, Europe, the US, Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and India.  The Crossroads Live pantomime division, based in London, is the biggest producer of pantomimes in the world.

Whilst Crossroads Live UK is part of a global company - we’re firmly local, on the ground, and hands-on. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all contributions are valued and supported. As a theatrical production company, each night, we see how theatre can entertain but also how it brings people together. We proudly bring the magic of the West End to towns and cities, across the UK and beyond.