Artistic Director
The Role
We are excited to be looking for a new visionary Artistic Director to take over from Matthew Warchus when he steps down in 2026. The Artistic Director is a Joint CEO role, working closely in partnership with our Executive Director to deliver artistic, strategic and financial objectives. They will provide the artistic leadership for the theatre and will lead the programming of our thrilling 1,000 seat auditorium, new Studio theatre and work beyond our four walls.
Further information about the theatre and full details of the appointment can be found in the job pack, which can be downloaded here.
How to Apply
Recruitment of this role is being led by our external consultant Donna Munday. For an informal confidential conversation with her before applying, please email donnajmunday@googlemail.com.
Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter of no more than three pages, explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you are applying for the Artistic Director role at The Old Vic. If you would prefer to apply in another format i.e. video or audio, please reach out to Donna and we will facilitate this.
The closing date for this role is midday on Monday 1 July 2024.
Equal Opportunities
We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview.
We may take positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified, to increase the employment of under-represented groups at The Old Vic.
FAQs
Read our recruitment and selection and equal opportunities FAQs here.
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The Old Vic
About The Old Vic
The Old Vic is London’s independent not-for-profit theatre, a world leader in creativity and entertainment.
The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB.
oldvictheatre.com
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