Jobs

Assistant Theatre Director

Tutti Frutti is looking for an Assistant Theatre Director in the early stages of their career to join us for our production of Underneath a Magical Moon by Mike Kenny for its UK and USA tour, rehearsing from 18 November – 11 December 2024. 

You will be imaginative and passionate about theatre for young audiences. You will share the ethos of Tutti Frutti and want to join us in working to uphold our values. The role will be based in Leeds for the rehearsal period and in Sheffield for the production week. 

To apply you must: 

-Be in the early stages of your directing career.
-Be based in West Yorkshire/the Leeds city region.
-Have the legal right to work in the UK.
-Not be in full or part time formal education and be over 18 years of age.

Please read the Assistant Theatre Director Job Description for further information about the role and information about how to apply: Garrick Assistant Director Role

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and we positively encourage deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, those from the Global Majority, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or  as working class or face barriers due to socio-economic status to apply. 

–Deadline to apply is 7th October 2024 by 5pm (Late applications will not be considered).
-Interviews in Leeds  at the Tutti Frutti office on 21st October 2024.  
-The successful applicant will start on 18th November 2024. 

This opportunity is funded by the Garrick Charitable Trust.

Board Opportunity

We are seeking new Trustees to complement the experience of our existing Board and to work closely with the core team to realise our artistic programme and determine the development of the company over the forthcoming years. We are looking for passionate, individuals who are willing to share their energy and skills to help us navigate a challenging climate and come on an exciting, creative journey.  

Tutti Frutti is an exciting and dynamic touring theatre company specialising in work for children aged 3+ years and their families. We tour newly commissioned plays regionally, nationally and internationally. We have developed our touring profile abroad and are currently planning our fourth tour of the US. We work with artists that are specialists in making work for children and creating visually exciting, engaging and meaningful theatre. These artists also work with us on our Tutti Frutti Club – a free creative arts programme for children based in the Harehills and Bumantofts areas of Leeds.

We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and funded by Leeds City Council. We are a charity and a company limited by guarantee and we have reserves of twelve months operating costs. Our values sit under the headings: working together, children and family, to be the best we can be, and change is possible.  

We welcome diversity in all its forms, and we positively encourage deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, those from the Global Majority, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or as working class or face barriers due to socio-economic status.   

We seek new Board members with specific expertise (but not exclusively) in finance and in marketing and communications (including data collection and analysis and social media). 

What will you get out of it? 

• A rewarding experience – helping a creative company prosper and be successful. 

• Being ‘at the centre of the action’, helping to support strategic decisions about the things that matter and enable the company to thrive. 

• Putting your skills and experience to good use by supporting the company’s mission and vision. 

• The personal learning and satisfaction that comes from applying your skills and experience in a new context. 

• Attendance at Tutti Frutti performances and events. 

• Training to be a Trustee 

Please read the role and responsibilities document which outlines what the position will entail: Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

If you would like to find out more, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Emma Killick emma@tutti-frutti.org.uk, OR to register your interest please tell us in no more than 400 words why you would like to become a Trustee and email Emma on the above address. Please tell us in a format that best suits you and enables you to respond fully. This could be written English, video (BSL/spoken English/SSE), audio recording, bullet points, etc.  

When registering your interest please also let us know the following: Name – Pronouns (ie: she/her, he/him, they/them), Address, Email, Contact Phone Number.