Tolethorpe - Stamford Shakespeare Company - 2026 Season

 WANT TO WORK IN 7 ACRES OF GORGEOUS PARKLAND WITH A 600 SEAT OUTDOOR THEATRE AND A GRADE 1 LISTED HALL? 

2026 SEASON 

We are seeking applications from directors for our Summer 2026 season. 

TWELFTH NIGHT 

ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS 

TREASURE ISLAND 

We are looking for directors who can bring – 

• Creative vision and the energy to deliver these productions in our stunning 600 seat outdoor venue. 
• An inspiring and collaborative approach to lead the cast and work with the production support teams. 

 

DIRECTOR’S INFORMATION PACK 

WHAT 

• This is an unpaid post; travel expenses of up to £1,500 are available. 
• Productions have a very significant budget available. 
• Actors, directors and production crews are unpaid, however Tolethorpe has a dedicated professional Wardrobe team for design and delivery of all costumes, professional Technical Manager to support all shows and a full professional Company Management team to support directors throughout the process. 

 

HOW 

Please send your cv, detailing productions together with a short covering letter – please outline outdoor experience if you have any. In your letter state which production(s) from the 2026 season interest(s) you. Please send to recruitment@tolethorpe.co.uk with the subject header of Director 2026. 

WHEN 

• Please send all applications to us by noon on 9th May 2025. 
• Invitations to come meet us will be sent by email, week beginning 12th May 2025. 
• Director meetings will be held over the Bank Holiday of 24th/25th/ 26th May 2025 at Tolethorpe Hall. 
• Directors’ offers will be made in the following week. 

 

• KEY DATES July 2025 initial design meetings (can be virtual.) 
• September 2025 audition weekend. 
• January 2026 first weekend cast social and director’s time. 
• March 2026 rehearsals begin as scheduled - flexible scheduling is available and an assistant director can provide additional support if required. 
• 9 June 2026 season opens; 23-26 performances of each title through to 23 August 2026. 
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WHY 

For information on our current season please see www.tolethorpe.co.uk and if you would like an informal chat please call the General Manager, Jay on 01780 480216. 

• You must have the right to work in the UK. 
• A DBS check will be supplied for successful applicants. 
• Tolethorpe aspires to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from under-represented communities. 
• Tolethorpe is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying. We believe that everyone is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity. 
• Please tell us of any access requirements you might have, and if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process. 
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