**Theatre Development Specialist**

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Theatre Full time

Key Role in Literary Development

The National Theatre is seeking a highly experienced Dramaturg to join its New Work Team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This key member of the dramaturgical team will work closely with the Director of New Work and the artistic leadership in proposing and preparing plays for production.

Main Responsibilities

  • Identify and suggest plays for commission and production, as well as developing titles for adaptation, revival, and versioning.
  • Support the development of titles, writers, artists, and companies for development at the NT.
  • Oversee a slate of projects towards production, supporting the artists and process.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in literary development, commissioning, and creative journey between idea and production. They will require an extensive knowledge of canonical classics, the processes of adaptation, and the new writing landscape, both in the UK and beyond.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable experience of literary development and an understanding of the commissioning process.
  • Experience in seeding collaborations, building creative teams, and holding relationships with senior artists and productions at scale.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Western literary canon and the criteria and processes for supporting adaptation and versioning of canonical texts.
  • An in-depth knowledge of contemporary British and international theatre, and the National Theatre's role within this context.


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