• Role

    Technical Theatre

  • Salary

    Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Type

    Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

  • Closing Date

    06-02-2026 at 10:00

  • Location

    Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Road
    London
    Greater London
    WC2H 0JP

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Automation No.4

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Automation No.4 on the London production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.

Written by Kate Trefry, an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry, co-directed by Justin Martin for the Phoenix Theatre and produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional theatre experience in automation, the ability to work under pressure and within a team, and good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and time management qualities.

Responsibilities include the maintenance and operation of the automation equipment for the production, overseeing automation operation, and working within a team to ensure that the show’s automation requirements remain true to the original concept.

Experience on a large scale production is desired and any candidate must be highly organised with good communication skills.

Start Date: Mid to late April 2026 

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Location: West End London

Contract Type: Fixed term until April 2027, then the contract will be rolling

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Tuesday to Sunday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls. 

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.


Closing Date

06-02-2026 at 10:00

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