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The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience working in a similar capacity on a long-running show and have previous experience of leading a team, and must have the right to live and work in the UK. The Musical Director is a management role on the Tour, and candidates must feel comfortable in this position.
The MD is responsible for conducting the show from the keyboard every day, noting the cast and the day-to-day running of the music department. SIX has an incredible on-stage band made up of exclusively female and non-binary musicians. We can therefore only consider female and non-binary candidates for this role. We prioritise diversity and inclusion across all our shows and as such we actively encourage those from working class, Black, Asian, and mixed-heritage backgrounds, and/or those who have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’ in the UK to apply.
Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to physiotherapy and company rate tickets. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development.
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Start Date: 10th August 2026 (Rehearsals)
End Date: Guaranteed contract until 23rd May 2027, the candidate must be available until 10th October 2027 for a potential extension
Typical show schedule (subject to change: performances are 6 days per week either Monday – Saturday or Tuesday – Sunday depending on each venue’s schedule
Salary: £1565 per rehearsal and playing week, plus applicable Touring Allowance and Travel Payments
Responsible To: Associate UK Musical Supervisor, General Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To learn and perform the keys part from memory within a suitable time frame from the commencement of the contract;
- To carry out scheduling and administrative tasks during rehearsals to support the Associate UK Musical Supervisor as necessary;
- To tour full time with the show nationally and internationally and be an active leader amongst the touring company;
- To perform the keys part and the role of JOAN at each performance of the Second Tour with the exception of any performances where you are conducting a show watch or in the event of illness or pre-agreed holiday;
- To conduct and lead the band and cast of the Second Tour at each performance;
- To maintain the musical quality of the Second Tour and note the cast and band of the Second Tour as necessary to achieve this;
- Following the first performances of the 2026-2027 cast, to focus on rehearsing the offstage company of Alternates and Superswings into their cover tracks alongside the Resident Director and Resident Choreographer, including teching them into the show where necessary;
- To run rehearsals and notes sessions with the cast and/or band of the Second Tour;
- To participate in weekly scheduling meetings with the Resident Director, Resident
- Choreographer and Company Stage Manager;
- To participate in fortnightly Head of Department meetings;
- To lead vocal warm ups for the cast before each show on the Second Tour;
- To collaborate with other Heads of Department to contribute to a positive, respectful atmosphere on the Second Tour in line with the policies and values of Kenny Wax Productions and SIX The Musical;
- To manage the band on the Second Tour in collaboration with the Company Stage Manager and Band Fixer;
- To attend recast rehearsals for the Second Tour if requested;
- To communicate regularly with the Associate UK Musical Supervisor and implement any notes or new music as required;
- To participate in the training of new MD and band deps and the Assistant Musical Director as necessary;
- To conduct weekly show watches of the Second Tour;
- To efficiently manage your time so that ongoing accrual of overtime is avoided and to inform us in advance of any unavoidable accrual of overtime;
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Musical Director based on industry norms and practice.
Person Specification:
- A strong musical background and keyboard playing skills, with experience across a variety of musical genres;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional leadership skills;
- A proactive and flexible attitude;
- Previous musical direction experience on a musical is desirable;
- Previous international touring experience is desirable.
To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@kennywax.com by Monday 16th March with ‘SIX Tour – Musical Director’ in the subject line.
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