Assistant Directors Pool
Assistant Directors’ Pool (x6)
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Freelance Opportunities/Year-Long Attachment
View the full Information Pack here (PDF)
The Assistant Directors’ Pool will create an annual cohort of six directors at early career stages with a specific interest in new writing. Over a one-year attachment, the opportunity will introduce them to the Royal Court and provide access to paid roles and free opportunities across the year, alongside a one-off bursary to support engagement with us.
Successful candidate will:
- Have a minimum of two professional credits as director, associate or assistant director.
- Have experience of working on a show with a run of over one week, including noting a show during the course of a performance run.
- Have experience of working with writers and/or in new writing, and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities around presenting and developing new plays.
- Be a collaborative, self-motivated and flexible team player with a proactive approach to work, strong communication skills, a high level of discretion and professionalism, and a clear commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression in theatre and the wider cultural sector.
Further details of the role can be found in the information pack (above). If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form by no later than 31st August, 2025.
As part of our recruitment process, we ask applicants to respond to a question and upload a CV. Your application (answer to the question and CV) will be assessed together. To note, the questions to be answered can either be typed out in the form or uploaded in an alternative format (such as an accessible written document or audio recording). More information can be found on the application form.
Should you prefer a more accessible format for your application, or if you have any other queries, please contact recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com.