Fareham Live

Fareham Live is a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue boasting an 800-seat concert hall and 120-seat secondary space. It opened its doors in 2024 showcasing world-class entertainment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Casual theatre technician, you are vital to the success of our business. You will play a pivotal role ensuring the stage and technical requirements are delivered to the highest professional standard for all performances. You will report to the Deputy Buildings and Technical Manager and assist team of technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of Fareham Live’s Technical Department and Building maintenance.

As Casual Theatre Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with get ins & get outs. Show operations, and other related duties for the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies at Fareham Live.

• Assisting with the routine maintenance of the building, as directed by the Buildings and Technical Manager and deputy Buildings and Technical Manager.

• Assist with ensuring a smooth running, efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.

• Assisting the full-time team in maintaining stage, lighting, sound, and other equipment as required.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, you may be required to undertake alternative or additional duties which will commensurate your skills, experience, and capabilities.

Please note: Interviews will be held on the 29th August 2025

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals who can work as part of a team and individually to achieve and deliver Our Values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.

Key attributes

• Passion for theatre / live entertainment.

• Knowledge of technical theatre and stage craft, with some understanding of protocols such as DMX, ETC EOS software, QLAB and digital sound desk, counterweight flying systems, rigging and set construction, as well as digital cinema systems.

• A strong interest in developing their skills across the site.

• An exceptional eye for details.

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Great team spirit.

• Strong Communication and listening skills.

• Understanding of health and safety.

• Able to work safely at heights using ladders, tallescopes and from lighting rigging positions.

• Ability to work effectively at busy times.

about trafalgar entertainment 

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

For You

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

KEY INFORMATION