The Old Vic

Today, The Old Vic is absolutely delighted to announce the launch of The Hub – a brand new free online platform designed to enable audiences globally to delve behind the scenes of the cultural industries to experience how they can positively enhance life skills, career pathways and mental health. As a registered charity with no regular public subsidy, we simply couldn’t have achieved this without Bloomberg Philanthropies and their visionary investment as part of the Digital Accelerator Programme. To have been part of the Programme at a time when our organisation was working to reopen and rebuild was a transformational resource – both in terms of financial help and also professional support. It is truly thrilling to have the opportunity to fully realise an idea born out of the pandemic and to showcase, on a global platform, how engaging with culture can positively impact all aspects of our lives. Today is a day when we at The Old Vic feel especially grateful to our visionary partners for supporting our mission to reach as many people as possible through our work on and off stage. Introducing The Hub: https://bit.ly/3g6E9YZ #opportunity #digital #career #experience #wellbeing #theatre #charity

Thinking about a career working backstage in theatre? Our OV Backstage programme offers paid placements on an Old Vic main house production to six 18–30-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. Participants will shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in one of the following disciplines: • Costume/wardrobe • Lighting • Set and staging • Sound • Stage management Applications are now open until 07 Apr. Find out more and apply via https://bit.ly/3Hq3Nlo 📸 Laima Arlauskaite

Are you an excellent communicator with experience of working in a busy press or communications team? The Old Vic is looking for a Communications Officer to help maximise press opportunities and coverage in relation to productions, audience development initiatives, brand awareness, corporate affairs and fundraising campaigns. Supporting the Deputy Head of Communications, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful press campaigns, managing media relations and ensuring our work is communicated effectively. 📌 Communications Officer 📆 Full time, 18-month FTC (potential for extension) 🗓️ Apply by 21 March 2025 🔗 More info & apply: https://bit.ly/3Fh1wuV

📁✨ Are you a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a meticulous eye for detail? If so, we might have just the role for you. We're looking for an Executive Assistant to The Old Vic's Executive Director Laura Stevenson. As part of their responsibilities, the Assistant will support the Executive Director with all aspects of their work at the theatre, as well as provide smooth and efficient administration and diary management. The Assistant will also have key governance responsibilities and act as a point of contact for stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. 🗃️ Executive Assistant to the Executive Director 📝 Full time, permanent position 📆 Apply by 03 Mar 2025 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4jUY3C6 📸 Rami Malek in Oedipus, 2025, co-directed by Hofesh Shechter and Matthew Warchus. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

📱 Calling all social media stars and content and communications champions! Want to use your social media, editorial and email experience to help shape The Old Vic's digital output? The Senior Communications & Content Manager will line manage the Communications & Content Manager, and work closely with the Communications & Content Assistant and the wider Marketing & Commercial team to ensure that The Old Vic’s social, e-comms, content and communications output are industry leading. Together with the Head of Marketing & Insights they will lead The Old Vic’s paid and organic social strategy and act as brand guardian for The Old Vic, ensuring that the organisation’s visual identity and tone of voice is reflected across all outward facing communications. 🤳 Senior Communications and Content Manager 📝 Full time, permanent position 📆 Apply by Mon 03 Feb 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3PQ8Qjj 📸 Collette Guitart and the Company in Just For One Day, 2024, directed by Luke Sheppard. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

Looking to inspire your team in 2025? Master the art of authentic communication with our industry-leading Corporate Training. • Enhance personal presence and feel confident in the spotlight • Learn how to make a memorable first impression • Perfect your storytelling abilities to deliver a powerful message Experience intensive group training on our legendary stage, personalised to individual needs and business goals. Participants will rehearse their public speaking, receive detailed feedback from our expert facilitators and gain a practical toolkit to use in daily business communication. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you foster a culture of confident, conscious and impactful communication throughout your organisation: https://bit.ly/4a8HfTD #Communication #LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #TeamBuilding #PersonalPresence #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

Looking for a part-time role with a big impact? Want to use your social media, editorial and email experience to help shape The Old Vic's digital output? Working closely with the second Communications & Content Manager, the Communications and Content Manager – Job Share will guide planning and scheduling across all social channels and ensure a cohesive e-comms schedule. They will also lead on editorial content across assigned productions, education & community, development and front of house in collaboration with campaign leads. Within the role, they will act as the in-house expert for the organisation’s paid social plan, reporting on success and learnings, and will advise the campaign leads on social campaign budgeting and pacing. 🤳 Communications and Content Manager - Job Share 📝 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, part time, 3 days a week – Monday and Thursday – office, Tuesday – remote 📆 Apply by 23 December 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4gemCHS 📸 James McArdle and The Company in The Real Thing, 2014, directed by Max Webster and written by Tom Stoppard. Photo by Manuel Harlan

We're more than halfway to our Big Give fundraising target and still going! There's still time to have your donation doubled with our campaign to support The Old Vic's Education & Community work. Until 10 Dec, we’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise vital funds for Primary Take The Lead. This Old Vic programme supports children at a crucial moment in their education, giving them the best possible start as they make the challenging transition from primary to secondary school. Until 12pm Tue 10 Dec every donation made through our Big Give page, up to £16,000, will be matched, thanks to The Childhood Trust and other generous supporters, meaning your gift could go twice as far in helping children gain confidence and self-belief through theatre. ⠀ Visit our Big Give page to find out more and double your donation https://bit.ly/3Zgk3xN 📷 Manuel Harlan

We are excited to announce today that Rupert Goold will be the next Artistic Director of The Old Vic. Rupert will be joined by Rebecca Frecknall, who will take up a new role as Associate Director. They will both join The Old Vic in 2026, when Matthew Warchus will step down as Artistic Director after 11 years in the role. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3Z0vrO4 📸 Rupert Goold in rehearsal, photo by Marc Brenner 📸 Rebecca Frecknall in rehearsal, photo by Marc Brenner

This week is Discover Creative Careers Week so we are shining a light on our Education and Community Team's wonderful range of programmes for those looking to go into or develop their career in the arts. 🎟️ Front Line gives 16–30 year olds the opportunity to discover more about careers in theatre and develop key transferable skills through paid placements with our Front Of House team. 🏫 OV Facilitators is our creative practitioner programme for people aged 18+, offering advanced hands-on experience in creative facilitation and the chance to develop key transferable skills. 🛠️ OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic main house production to six 18–30-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. 🎭 OV Theatre Makers is free six-month programme for 18–30 year olds to develop creative connections and create a toolkit to discuss and make theatre in the midst of our changing society. 🌐 The Hub is our free digital learning platform containing exclusive content, workshops from theatre professionals and wellbeing exercises. The Old Vic works to inspire the next generation of arts professionals throughout the year. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3OeOz5W #DiscoverCreativeCareersWeek