Bank Director-in-Residence

Sheffield Theatres are looking for a theatre director to take part in our Bank Director-in-Residence opportunity- an 18-month training and development residency at Sheffield Theatres from October 2026 to March 2028.

What will the Bank Director-in-Residence receive?

• An £18,000 bursary over 18 months.
• The opportunity to work as Assistant Director or Associate Director on at least two productions.
• Support to develop their own creative project at Sheffield Theatres.
• Access to observe rehearsals, technical processes, and productions across the theatre.
• A placement embedded within a large regional producing theatre as part of the Creative Development team.
• Opportunities to direct rehearsed readings and recitals.
• Involvement in artistic planning processes.
• A comprehensive introduction to all departments, with opportunities to shadow teams of particular interest.
• Mentorship from industry leaders, including a close working relationship with the Theatre’s Artistic Director.
• Opportunities to observe dramaturgy, research and development (R&D), and casting processes.
• Access to a dedicated workspace and invitations to key events, including press performances.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years’ experience relevant to directing for the stage.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to a career as a director.
• Can articulate why this opportunity is important at this stage in their career.
• Lives within commuting distance of Sheffield Theatres.
• Has sufficient availability throughout the residency to fully engage with the opportunity.
• Is over 18.

After consulting with artists ahead of announcing this opportunity, we have chosen not to specify a particular career stage. Instead, we invite applicants to self-identify how and why this opportunity is relevant to them at this point in their careers, rather than defining this on their behalf.