LX 1

About the show:

Paradise Under The Stars is a brand new production inspired by the legendary Tropicana Club in Havana. A 7-piece Cuban band, singers and dancers lead this immersive, music-led production transporting audiences to the club’s exotic, heyday in the 50s. As with all TLE productions, hospitality will be integrated with menus inspired by the recipes of the Tropicana, traditional Cuban food and iconic Cuban mixology.

The creative team includes renowned Cuban artists such as choreographer Luanda Pau (whose mother was resident choreographer at the Tropicana for 20 years), co-musical director Yelfris Valdez (trumpet player with the legendary Cuban band, Sierra Maestra) and associate choreographer and performer, Maikel Motam

About the role:

The LX1 role reports to the Show Manager and Production Manager and is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the lighting on the show.

You will be working from ETC Eos Family consoles/systems and QLab and will be responsible for regular reactive and planned maintenance to the LX system, daily rig checks and keeping the prompt copy up to date. This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role that is well suited to someone who has held venue technician and/or LX roles in theatre or live events.

We are looking for someone with at least 3-5 year’s experience in these disciplines, ideally within immersive and/or site-specific productions.

Responsibilities and duties

• Management and operation of all lighting in the show, operating performances as per the Lighting Designers specification.
• Ensure all lighting equipment is ready for each performance with daily checks completed to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Daily and weekly reactive and regular planned maintenance of all lighting equipment, including rigging, practicals and op desks and equipment.
• Handle emergency repairs to equipment, and coordinate with Show Manager and Production Manager when external maintenance is required, scheduling in advance to avoid show delays.
• Coordinate the supply of equipment and consumables required to run the show
• Keep lighting cue sheets and prompt copies up to date. Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required, including additional rehearsals through the show run.
• Work collaboratively with the other departments to ensure the smooth running of the show, assisting team members in their maintenance activities, taking ownership and responsibility for your own workload.
• Contribute and adhere to risk assessments.
• Comply with Heath and Safety and other policies at all times
• Ensure that work materials are kept in a tidy and secured manner Identify where maintenance work is required generally throughout the show and venue and bring to the attention of the Show Manager or Production Manager.

Required experience:

• ETC Eos Family lighting consoles and QLab Experience of OSC Networking
• Good knowledge of lighting systems and LED technology
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair lighting equipment
• Ability to adapt in accordance with work and performance requirements and to work within a team
• Good communication skills
• Experience of working in live performance / theatre

Details

Production: Paradise Under The Stars

Location: The Lost Estate West Kensington, London, W14 9LP

Rates: £800 per 8-show week + pension and holiday pay

Dates: 28th February 2025 - 5th October 2025

Performance days: Tuesday - Sunday evenings, matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

How to apply: email hr@thelostestate.com and mark the subject line 'LX1 vacancy, PUTS'