An opportunity has arisen to join the full-time technical staff running our premier venues, supporting the Stage team in providing technical facilities to visiting productions and working with the team on ongoing and future maintenance and improvement projects
About the role
Responsible to the Head of Stage for assisting in the delivery of high-quality technical support for productions, presentations and events organised by Capital Theatres at the Festival and Kings Theatres, the Studio or elsewhere as required. The position is multi-skilled, and you will work across a variety of productions and disciplines throughout the year taking a pro-active, positive and flexible approach to making events happen.
The role will require regular evening and weekend work and you will be expected to work on your own on occasion and with visiting companies. The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with great communication skills who can work with the inhouse team as well as visiting companies. You will be confident working at heights and have experience with flying. A good working knowledge of current Health and Safety practices is preferable.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form, Equal Opportunities form and Additional Information form below and return to recruitment@capitaltheatres.com.
Application pack
About Capital Theatres
Capital Theatres operates three prominent venues in Edinburgh: Festival Theatre, Studio Theatre, and Kings Theatre. Our venues host a wide variety of performances, including drama, dance, opera, music, musicals, comedy, and cinema.
- Festival Theatre (1915 seats) is one of the largest stages in the UK and regularly hosts major touring productions.
- Studio Theatre (155 seats) plays an essential role in the development and presentation of new works in Edinburgh’s dynamic cultural scene.
- Kings Theatre (1125 seats) is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, with plans to reopen in Spring 2026 as a major mid-scale touring venue.
Who we are
The home of world-class live performance in Scotland, sharing extraordinary experiences with everyone, again and again.