Paid Internship: Sound
Deadline: 27 May 2025
Masterclass and Sonia Friedman Productions are offering a paid Sound Internship on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This is an exciting chance for someone with a passion for theatre, looking to gain hands-on experience and take the first steps to working in the sound department of a commercial theatre. This internship has been created in memory of Laura Head, a committed, valued and much missed member of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Sound team.
About the Show:
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a uniquely complex and busy show, with over 40 cast members and a huge team off stage across multiple departments, all working together to realise the production. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this play written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards, including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.
The Sound Intern will work backstage with the Sound team, learning the day-to-day running of the department and gaining practical experience of sound engineering for theatre.
Activities will include:
- Learning the day-to-day department roles
- Preparing and maintaining show plots
- Gaining practical backstage experience
- Meeting and chatting with the show’s sound designer
- Working closely with creatives and other departments to maintain production standards
The successful candidate will also be offered a one-year apprentice membership to The Association for Sound Design and Production at Future Professional level, for access to the ASDP's training, resources and events.
Key Dates:
📆 Internship: 25 August – 5 December 2025
⏰ Apply by: 9am, Tuesday 27 May
🎤 Interviews: Early June
💰 Paid at London Living Wage
📍 Based at the Palace Theatre, London (please note: no step-free access)
Who Should Apply:
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Must be aged 18+
✔ Can demonstrate interest and experience in backstage theatre sound
✔ Has some practical experience of supporting live productions or events
✔ Is eager to learn, proactive, and thrive under pressure
✔ Has not had a long-term attachment to a major theatre company
✔ Is a Masterclass member* (click here for more info & to join for free).
*Our internships vary from entry-level placements to later career development opportunities. This role is an entry-level opportunity. Applicants aged 30+ are welcome to apply if they have faced exceptional obstacles to progression. We particularly welcome and encourage candidates from backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the offstage workforce, although we regret that due to the nature of the venue there is no step-free access. Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25 and residing in select London boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates.
To check your borough, click here.
With thanks to Sonia Friedman Productions for making this opportunity possible.