Resident Director - SIX UK & International Tour

To learn the show from the Associate Director and attend full time in the rehearsal room and during tech;

To carry out scheduling and administrative tasks during rehearsals to support the Associate Director as necessary;

To tour full time with the show and be an active leader amongst the touring company;

Following the first performances of the 2024-2025 cast to focus on rehearsing the Alternate and Superswings into their cover tracks alongside the Resident Choreographer and Musical Director, including teching them into the show where necessary;

To lead on the scheduling of weekly rehearsals, note sessions and one to ones with the cast of the show whilst incorporating feedback from the Resident Choreographer, Musical Director and Company Stage Manager;

To lead on running any sections of the show during parish notes as may be required;

To schedule and lead regular meetings between the Company Stage Manager, Resident Choreographer and Musical Director;

To support the Associate Director on their regular visits to the show and to give their notes as required;

To conduct show watches a maximum of 4 times a week and provide notes as necessary, and to ensure regular show watches of the Alternates/Superswings in their various cover tracks as part of this;

To show watch each Alternate/Superswing when they debut a new cover track and provide notes as necessary;

To assist as required with training up new band members on the show in the performance elements of their role, including any new deps or emergency situations;

To attend and assist with the 'put-in' to each new touring venue;

To be prepared to attend in each venue at short notice if there is an emergency;

To contribute proactively and positively to maintaining the wellbeing of the touring cast;

To ensure the safest possible working environment at all times, and that all Health and Safety procedure and practice is adhered to as directed by the production and stage management team;

Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Resident Director based on industry norms and practice.

Personal Attributes: We are looking for applicants with previous Resident Director experience or experience working in a directing capacity on a long running show. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of line managing multiple people would be desirable, alongside exceptional organisational and scheduling skills. The Resident Director is a management role on the Tour and candidates should be comfortable in this position., Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Exceptional leadership skills;

A proactive and flexible attitude;

Previous Resident Director or applicable directing experience on a Number 1 UK Tour;

Previous directing experience on a commercial musical is desirable;

Previous international touring experience is desirable.

Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. SIX is one of KWL's biggest successes, currently reigning in the West End, on Broadway and on tours across the UK, North America and around the world. This is a rare opportunity for a new director to join this show and the wider SIX team which continues to flourish worldwide, with the potential for future opportunities for the right candidate.