Associate Artists

Nottingham Playhouse is one of the UK’s most prestigious producing theatres.

We have a reputation for creating ambitious and challenging work, of high artistic quality, which explores and responds to the world we live in. We attract world renowned talent and exciting new voices to our city, whilst developing and exporting homegrown talent. Our work is celebrated both locally and nationally.

We are seeking two Associate Artists to support the artistic vision of Nottingham Playhouse and to use the opportunity to develop their own skills and career.

The ideal people will be theatre-makers with a strong knowledge of the contemporary theatre industry who currently reside in the East Midlands or Midlands. It is crucial that they enjoy promoting and developing the work of other artists. To make the most of the opportunity, they must be proactive and self-motivated, with a curiosity to grow as an artist.

The role is offered on an 18-month freelance contract, commencing from date of acceptance, with a fee of £3,000, pro rata. The hours are flexible and will be mutually agreed at the time of contract.

To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit:
1. A short statement of 300 words maximum that explains why this opportunity appeals to you and what you could bring to the role;
2. Your CV (please include your name and contact details);
3. An Equal Opportunities monitoring form, downloadable from our website.

Please email these to recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

If you would prefer to submit your statement by video or voice-recording, please limit this to 5 minutes maximum. You can send us your video or audio file by email or WeTransfer to recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

For more information and details on how to apply, please download the Information Pack.

Closing date for expressions of interest: Monday 20 July 2026
Interviews (may be subject to change): week commencing 3 August 2026