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Check out all our current open vacancies below!
We are constantly on the look out for people to join our team of volunteers, whether its choreographing shows, doing the tech or costumes or helping on Front of House for shows to name just a few ideas. We want to hear from you by emailing info@southsidetheatre.com! Let us know what you are interested in and if we can't offer you something at the time we will keep you on our database and contact you when something in your field and interests becomes available.
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We are currently have the following opportunities open:​
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Musical Director - Legally Blonde​
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Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering
Musical Director - Legally Blonde
South Side Theatre Academy are on the search for a Musical Director for our upcoming production of ‘Legally Blonde’, to join our ever-growing team at an exciting point in South Side’s development. The successful candidate will work with the Creative team,musical directing and teaching a cast of 11–19-year-olds for the production, as part of the Pro Production Experience.
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Due to the nature of the work, with young people, the suitable candidate must hold a valid enhanced DBS check.
Terms of Contract Freelance Contract (8th October 2025-23rd Mach 2026)
Salary £25 an hour for rehearsals
Location Various rehearsal locations in Surbiton & Chessington
Start Date Wednesday 8th October 2025
Rehearsals Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30-8:30pm from mid-December 2025 (Musical Director wouldn’t be called for all of them)
Reporting to: Artistic Director
​DOWNLOAD EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM
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We want everyone who believes they meet the person specification to feel comfortable and confident applying for this role. It is our responsibility to make the application process accessible – please contact Toby Ward-Smith on info@southsidetheatre.com if you require this pack in a different format, or would like to apply in a way that works better for you.
Applying
We want you to feel comfortable in the way you apply.
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To apply you can either send us:
1. A cover letter outlining why you would like to work on Legally Blonde and how you meet the job specification (no more than 2 A4 pages).
2. A PowerPoint Presentation outlining why you would like to work on Legally Blonde and how you meet the job specification.
3. A Video discussing why you would like to work on Legally Blonde and how you meet the job specification (no more than 5 minutes).
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Please also send a copy of your CV and a completed Equal Opportunities Form to info@southsidetheatre.com with the subject: [Your Name], Musical Director.
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Applications close at 12pm on Friday 26th September 2025, with interviews taking place on the week of 29th September. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. South Side reserves the right to close the job post earlier if sufficient applications are received.
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Access information: if you require the Job Pack in a different format please call us on 079300 05073 or email info@southsidetheatre.com.
Equalities information: South Side Theatre Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills to apply, as per our equal opportunities policy.
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