Sound No.3 (Mix Cover)

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking a fixed term Sound No.3 (Mix Cover) on the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne 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. After ten record-breaking years in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has evolved into its critically acclaimed, reimagined format, presented as a single performance this autumn.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional experience in sound, the ability to work under pressure and within a team and good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and time management qualities to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly and the sound design is maintained.

Responsibilities include the preparation, rigging, maintenance and operation of the sound design. Ideal candidates would have experience in running radio mics, mixing, the operation of QLab and a knowledge Yamaha and Digico desks.

Experience on a large scale production is desired and any candidate must be highly organised with good communication skills.

Start Date

November or December 2026

Please Note

All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.

Job Location

West End London

Contract Type

Fixed term, 6 months until May or June 2027.

Salary

Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU agreement.

Weekly Hours

6 day working weeks (Tuesday to Sunday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.

Application Deadline

Friday, 30th October, midday