Paid Traineeship: Company Management
Deadline: 9 June 2025
Sonia Friedman Productions are seeking applications for a Company Management Trainee on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This is an exciting development opportunity for someone who wishes to gain practical experience and knowledge in theatre company management.
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 Company Management Trainee will be trained and supported by the show’s Company Management team across the Production’s recast rehearsals.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Liaising with all departments to assist with scheduling rehearsal calls, fittings and technical rehearsals,
- Assisting with admin requirements for the department and assisting the company management team as otherwise required.
Key Information:
📅 Traineeship: 25 August – 19 October 2025.
Standard working days Monday to Friday each week, 9.30-18.30, though some evenings may be required. 42 hours per week.
🚀 Apply by: 9am, Monday 9 June
🎤 Interviews: Late June
💰 Paid at London Living Wage
📍Based at the Palace Theatre, London (please note: no step-free access)
✍️ Contract Type: Fixed Term until 19th October 2025
Who Should Apply:
We're looking for candidates who:
✔ Either have professional experience in Stage Management or can demonstrate relevant skills acquired in another field.
✔ Can demonstrate an interest in a career in Company Management
✔ Are collaborative, eager to learn and able to work under pressure
✔ Are able to commit to the full contract, and have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship
✔ This internship is for over 18s only
✔ Are Masterclass Members* (click here for more info & to join for free).
*Our opportunities vary from entry-level placements to later career development opportunities. 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.
If you are 30+ and looking to apply, please email info@masterclass.org.uk. for the application form.
With thanks to Sonia Friedman Productions for making this opportunity possible.