Events & Production Assistant

About Us

Wysch Productions LTD (known as Guildford Fringe) is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation at the heart of the local arts scene. As a small, resourceful team, we produce a wide range of theatre productions, comedy nights, and live entertainment events. We pride ourselves on creativity, collaboration and delivering memorable experiences for our audiences.

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Events & Production Assistant with a strong interest in the theatre, comedy and entertainment industry. This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple aspects of live events and production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Someone with a driving licence and use of a car is essential. The applicant must be able to work weekends and evenings.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of theatre productions and live events
• Run events on-site, ensuring smooth operations from set-up to breakdown
• Manage audiences, including front-of-house duties and customer experience
• Set up and operate small PA/sound systems for performances and events (full training given)
• Support the organisation and delivery of comedy nights and other entertainment events
• Work closely with the owners to ensure productions run efficiently and to a high standard
• Provide general operational support across the business as needed, including
• Assist in basic marketing and PR

• Passionate about theatre, comedy, and live entertainment
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-moving environment
• Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all aspects of the business
• Resourceful and solution-focused, with a positive attitude
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic technical knowledge (e.g. sound/PA systems) is desirable but not essential

• A unique opportunity to gain broad experience across theatre and live events
• A creative, supportive, and collaborative working environment
• Hands-on involvement in exciting productions and performances
• Opportunities to develop skills across production, events, and audience engagement
• Hourly pay of a £15 per hour

The Angel Hotel, 91 High Street, Guildford