A History of Paper by Oliver Emanuel & Gareth Williams, Directed by Andrew Panton, a co-production between Dundee Rep Theatre & Pitlochry Festival Theatre

We are looking for an Assistant Director for our upcoming production of A History of Paper

Production information

• 2 actors
• 41 performances at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep Theatre
• Opportunity to collaborate with a full creative team (Director, Composer, Set & Costume Designer, Musical Director, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer)

The Assistant Director Opportunity

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to support the creation of the show.
5- week rehearsal block in July 2026, going into tech and previews in August 2026 before a five week run in Pitlochry and then a week in Dundee. Key dates are outlined below.

Who are we looking for?

• A Scottish based Assistant Director – with at least two previous assisting credits on a professional production or has directed a piece of their own work.
• Someone who is looking to develop mid-scale experience and grow their involvement and responsibility on a production and has a particular interest in new music theatre
• Someone who is highly organised, confident, flexible, calm and approachable.
• A good team player who is willing to work collaboratively with the team around the show (creative team, cast, stage management team and all staff teams across Dundee Rep Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre)

We understand the importance of visibility and representation onstage and offstage, and we want to reflect the diversity of the population in our work and therefore would encourage you to get in touch regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality, physical ability, faith or economic background.

You must be available for the following dates:

• Rehearsals 6 July to 2 August 2026
• Tech & First Previews – w/c 3 August 2026
• Previews & Guest night – 9 to 13 August 2026
• Total fee: £5250

To apply for the Assistant Director role, please send a CV and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) to Amanda Barnett, Head of Programme and Planning, ABarnett@dundeerep.co.uk

DEADLINE: Monday 8 June 2026

Interviews and follow up conversations with Andrew Panton will be in via Zoom and will take place on 11 June 2026.

The post is funded by the Bridge Awards.