3.0
7 Dec 2016
Former contractor, more than 1 year
London, England
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Get to see West End shows for free / heavy discount. Co-workers are usually creatives, so lots of interesting people work there. Location in the heart of London.
Cons
Accepting tips was a sackable offence when I was there. The bare minimum staff were employed at each theatre, so finding last-minute cover was difficult. Don't do this job if you like having Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays free! A lot of your overtime goes straight back to HMRC too. Contracts end and begin from show to show, so even if you've been at particular theatre for years, you won't get any recognition / rights as a long-term employee.