UK Tour & West End

Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. We are looking for experienced, collaborative and proactive candidates to join our team for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong on tour in the UK and in the West End.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

We are looking for applicants with previous Sound No 1 experience or experience working in a Sound capacity on a new production. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of line managing multiple people would be desirable, alongside exceptional organisational and scheduling skills. The Sound No 1 is a management role on the Tour and candidates should be comfortable in this position.

Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), First Aid Training if needed, Wellbeing and Resilience programmes, access to physiotherapy and access to company rate tickets.

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 particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Contract Type: Full-time, fixed term UKT/BECTU & SOLT/BECTU Contract
Start date: 12 October 2026
Rehearsals (London): 14 September – 18 October 2026
Tech (Bromley): 19 – 25 October 2026
Performances: 26 October 2026 – 07 March 2027
Location: Various UK Touring venues & Wyndham’s Theatre (West End)
Salary: £950.00 per week plus Touring Allowance and Travel.

How to apply

To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and one-page cover letter to [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 28th August 2026 with “Sound 1: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong” in the subject line.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist the Production Manager and Production Sound Engineer to co-ordinate the hire and preparation of equipment and venue supplies throughout the tour;
• To take particular responsibility for dealing with the system maintenance;
• To supervise the load in and load out of each venue;
• To programme and operate the production’s sound control system during rehearsals and performance;
• To mix the show on a nightly basis;
• To cover the Sound 2 plot for their one mix show per week; duties include fitting radio mics and backstage troubleshooting;
• To lead on all Sound department system maintenance;
• To uphold the high production standards set by the Sound Designer and maintain the artistic quality of the original design;
• To ensure all sound equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner;
• To provide technical support for all rehearsals while on tour including all understudy and cast change sessions;
• To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production;
• To compile and keep up-to-date all necessary show paperwork both hard copy and digital;
• To account for and support the administration of petty cash for Sound Department spends, obtaining where possible VAT invoices for any hires and purchases made through petty cash;
• To adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures put in place by the Production and take an active lead in upholding this within your department;
• Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Sound No.1 based on industry norms and practice.

Person Specification

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
• A proactive and flexible attitude;
• Extensive operational Sound experience and excellent technical skills, with particular focus on live mixing skills with a proven track record of dealing with complex radio mic shows;
• Have experience of programming and operating digital sound control systems;
• Have experience of live mixing large scale theatrical productions, radio mics, live music and line by line speech;
• Previous experience of UK Touring;
• Previous experience of working as part of a team;
• The ability to work well with actors and creative team;
• The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
• Awareness of current health & safety legislation;