The bar operates on show nights, selling drinks and snacks. It’s a very rewarding job, enabling you to talk to audience members, cast and the production crew throughout the evening, not to mention other members who may be in the theatre for rehearsals, meetings or just to socialise.

How it works

Opening at 7pm on performance evenings, the bar is run by a professional bar manager who requires assistant bar staff to support the high level of service. Experience is not necessary but calm composure, clear thinking and a good customer-facing attitude are all key. The main workload occurs during the interval where the whole audience has only 20 minutes to get a drink. The interval rush can be helped by the bar taking pre-orders; towards the end of the first act you will be helping to arrange these drinks ready for the interval. The bar assistant can usually leave after the interval and so this can be a really fast-paced and condensed shift during busy performances.

Commitment and reward

Working as a member of the bar team does not require you to be there every night of the production. If you can support the team by taking a position once or even twice a production, you will enjoy meeting our audience members as well as all the people involved in the show. Working in the bar team also helps you to meet new people with similar interests and build your confidence, and is a positive and rewarding experience. You will become known around the theatre which can help you if you are interested in working in the other departments too.

What to do next

For more information and to find out how to get involved in the bar team, contact Annette Prosser.

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