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Job Summary

Laura Wyatt O’Keeffe is seeking an experienced touring Production Manager to oversee the technical and logistical elements of the first leg of the national tour of Father JC’s Holy Show. This role will involve working closely with a small, dynamic team.

Job Description

Production Manager Call-Out: Father JC's Holy Show

Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe is seeking an experienced touring Production Manager to oversee the technical and logistical elements of the first leg of the national tour of Father JC's Holy Show. This role will involve working closely with a small, dynamic team-including a cast of two-to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals, performances, and touring operations.

About the Show

Father JC's Holy Show is a divine drag comedy led by the Irish Drag Priest himself-Father JC. He's on a mission to take his big mass to the masses, and although he hasn't written the show yet… what could possibly go wrong?

Created and performed by multi-award-nominated artist Laura Wyatt O'Keeffe, this glittering hour of ritual and rave, faith and fabulousness, blends liturgical chaos with high-camp celebration. It's epic, iconic, soul-searching, and full of big hymns, bops, and anthems.

Developed through residencies at the National Centre for Circus Arts and Tom Thumb Theatre, and supported by Arts Council England, the show is now preparing for its first UK tour.

Key Dates

Tour Dates

• 16-17 Oct: Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
• 22-23 Oct: Tom Thumb Theatre, Margate
• 25 Oct: The Core, Corby
• 12 Nov: The Place, Bedford
• 14 Nov: The Divine, London

Fees & Logistics

• Rehearsals: £600 for one week
• Performance fee: £200 per show (includes tech & travel time)
• Travel and accommodation: Provided (single occupancy hotel or Airbnb, van/trains)

Job Requirements

Role Responsibilities

• Lead production meetings with the creative team
• Adapt and manage the show's tech spec for tour
• Liaise with venues about technical requirements
• Attend and support rehearsals
• Manage technical rehearsals and performance operations
• Set props and costumes pre-show
• Operate the show (sound/lighting)
• Manage costumes and running props throughout the tour

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• From the LGBTQIA+ community or has experience working with LGBTQIA+ artists
• Comfortable touring to a range of venues (from fringe theatres to cabaret spaces)
• Comfortable reading venues Tec Specs and relaying relevant information to designers.
• A confident and experienced Production or Stage Manager (3+ years)
• Skilled in show operation (sound and/or lighting)
• Experienced in touring shows and re-lighting
• Highly organised, a good communicator, and proactive in solving problems

Access & Support
We actively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, especially applicants with a disability, who are D/deaf, applicants who are LGBTQIA+ or applicants from the Global Majority.
If you would like to discuss access requirements or adjustments before applying or at interview, please do get in touch.

We want to make sure that our application process is accessible to everyone, so please do tell us if you need any of this information in another format.

All members of the touring company will receive holistic support, including access to an external mental health and wellbeing practitioner.

To Apply
Please send a CV and a short introduction email to:
anna@annaupintheair.com
Deadline: 25th August 2025
(Please note: we are a small team and unfortunately cannot offer individual feedback on unsuccessful applications.)

About Laura Wyatt O’Keeffe - Father JC’s Holy Show