Youth Theatre Trainee Producer
Introduction
Built in 1792, the Theatre Royal in Dumfries is the oldest theatre in Scotland. Within its
walls are 232 years of social, literary and dramatic heritage, woven together to create an historic legacy both for Dumfries and for the whole of Scotland. The theatre has been owned and managed since 1960 by the Guild of Players. A major refurbishment in 2015 has allowed the Guild of Players to considerably expand the programme at the theatre, including community, education, and heritage work. The Guild of Players is a Scottish Charity (SCO01963) and Company Limited by Guarantee (SC35841).
Youth Theatre Trainee Producer (Freelance, 7 hours per week, £13.71 p/h)
Youth Theatre Trainee Producer is an exciting new role within the ever-successful youth branch of the Guild of Players. This position will join the Education and Youth Engagement Officer and Guild of Players Youth Theatre team to work alongside the organisation in helping to produce the youth theatre activities and shows. This position is a fixed contract funded by the Holywood Trust, ending in July 2026.
Deadlines
Deadline for applications: Friday September 19th 5pm.
Interviews will be held either in person or over zoom after the deadline.
Start September 2025 till July 2026.
To apply, please download the document below. Once you have read the document, please send your answers to the 5 questions provided in the document to education@theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk by the deadline date of Friday 19th September 2025 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please email education@theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk.
We welcome applicants over the age of 16.
