Trigger is seeking a competent and conscientious Assistant Director based in Plymouth, to work on on a major new site specific work that is in development for Plymouth. You would be working with world class director and puppetry specialist, Mervyn Millar of Significant Object.

The creative team include puppet director of War Horse, Mervyn Millar, a kite world champion flier and set designer for Bjork, Carl Robertshaw, Artistic Director Angie Bual and producers Trigger.

In partnership with Arts Council England, Plymouth County Council, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Watershed this project fuses myth, legend, science, puppetry & aerodynamics into one unforgettable event, which will use the Hoe in Plymouth as its’ stage. 

The right person would have experience and interest in working:

– with puppets

– with ensembles

– on a large scale on outdoor events and would have good attention to detail and initiative.

This position is for a freelance director based in Plymouth, with a total fee of £5,000.

For more information and details on how to apply, please visit the News page on our website. The deadline for this role is 10am on Monday 4th March 2019. 


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Co-Director and producer of Trigger making live, theatrical and visual work.

Natalie Adams

Co-Director and producer of Trigger making live, theatrical and visual work.