Freelancers
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We are committed to an open, transparent and accessible recruitment process.
We regularly advertise casting and freelance call outs. You can join the Novo Talent mailing list, via the link below, to have opportunities mailed directly to you when they are available. Alternatively, follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook, or keep an eye on this page.
If there is no opportunities currently advertised but you would like to meet with someone from the team to talk about what you do, please email info@novotheatre.org.uk
An update on our Freelance Assistant Producer callout.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
We've made the difficult decision to withdraw this opportunity. A change in the personal circumstances of one our staff team in the last week has meant that we have had to place our limited resources in another place to best support our programme over the next six months. With this change in circumstances, we have also identified a risk we would not be able to support the appointed person in the best way and to the standards we hold ourselves to.
We know how much freelance opportunities matter right now, and we're truly sorry to anyone who had already started working on an application. This wasn't a decision we took lightly. We remain fully committed to Novo Talent and to creating meaningful opportunities for freelancers across the North East.
We will continue to share opportunities via our mailing list, website, and social media as they arise. When appropriate, this will include other producing opportunities.
Thank you for your understanding.
Disability Confident
Novo Theatre is Disability Confident Committed. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria a position will be offered an interview. If you feel this would apply to you, please let us know at the point of submitting your application.
Equal Opportunities and Allyship
As an equal opportunities employer we strive to create an inclusive environment that reflects the communities of our region, and foster an ally culture of collective learning, accountability and support. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those who are underrepresented or experience barriers to career development within the theatre sector.
Accessibility
Novo Theatre is committed to meeting everybody’s access requirements including any reasonable adjustments and arrangements for interview. We have allocated budget for this.
“Novo Talent is embedded into our programme. Key to its success has been giving freelancers at all stages of their career meaningful contracts and control over their own CPD.”
— Joe Hufton, Artistic Director/CEO of Novo Theatre.
“I have become much more confident in my abilities and in my connections/network to enable me to produce my own work and pursue other projects in the future. Having started in the role straight after going freelance, it’s also nice to be able to look back on how far I’ve come since then. I’ve been able to take on various other projects as a producer since finishing the role and it has definitely given me a leg up to getting these roles.”
If you’d like us to keep you updated about the programme, you can sign up to our mailing list to get direct emails about opportunities.