Each year Connections offers youth theatres and school theatre groups the chance to perform one of 10 newly commissioned plays and to perform in leading theatres across the UK.

The Connections Dramaturg will be responsible for the commissioning of 10-12 new one-act Connections plays for the 2020 and 2021 cycles for a diverse range of young people to perform. While focusing on Connections, the Connections Dramaturg will be connected with NT New Work and NT Learning mission, objectives and producing and programming priorities. You will have a commitment to and understanding of creating work for young people, the ability to work as part of a team and a flexible and collaborative attitude and excellent broad, contemporary knowledge of new writing and writers from across the UK.

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through the National’s Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and in particular those which are currently under-represented at the NT including BAME & disabled candidates.

To apply for this vacancy please follow this link

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 27th November 2017
The anticipated date of first interviews is: w/c Monday 4 December 2017

For any queries, please contact the HR Department by emailing: recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk