Technical & Stage work at the Edinburgh Festival

Technical & Stage Jobs

Lighting, sound, stage management, and AV roles. From intimate studio shows to large-scale productions, tech crew keep the festival running.

Typical pay

£14–£20/hr depending on experience

Shift patterns

Long days during get-in/get-out, more regular during the run

What it's like

Sound, lighting, and stage management across multiple shows per day. Experience with live performance is usually expected. The variety is unmatched — you might tech a stand-up show at 11am and a full theatre production at 9pm.

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