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Roles

The Set Designer Is responsible for creating an appropriate performing space for the actors, both from the viewpoint of functionality (having suitable entrances as required by the script or director), and from the artistic appearance of the set (the decor/style). Some directors will have a very strong view about the overall design, whereas others will give their designers a greater input into creating the look of the show.

For best results, the Set Designer should work with the other designers to ensure the set design is consistent with the overall design ideas. A production will look a lot better if each designer is following a consistent thread and taking into account of the look and atmosphere being created by the other designers.

Shows in Cambridge vary as to whether the Set Designer also takes responsibility for the building and painting of the set, or if these jobs are organised by a separate Technical Director and/or Master Carpenter. You should discuss in early production meetings exactly where the boundaries of the Set Designer role lie and what you are prepared to do for any given production, so as to ensure that people can be added to the production team in these other roles as soon as possible, if they will be required.

Additional painters[edit]

For larger shows, the set designer shouldn't attempt to paint everything! Instead, it's common to appoint set painters. This can cover more advanced painting of landscapes and complex backdrops, or simpler tasks such as painting items of set.

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Set Designer Vacancies

Extended prod applications - Breakfast of Eels
A Breakfast of EelsFletcher Players
19:00, Tue 27th – Sat 31st January 2026 at Corpus Playroom
Lent Week 1

The Lent Corpus week 1 mainshow, A Breakfast of Eels, is looking for further members of our prod team! The following roles are now open: - Lighting Designer  - Set designer  - Welfare officer

Contact jd2061@cam.ac.uk before 23rd Oct 2025 01:00 for more details.

A Breakfast of Eels, by Robert Holman, is looking for designers!
A Breakfast of EelsFletcher Players
19:00, Tue 27th – Sat 31st January 2026 at Corpus Playroom
Lent Week 1

The Lent Corpus week 1 mainshow, A Breakfast of Eels, is looking for further members of our prod team! The following roles are now open: - Lighting Designer  - Set designer 

Contact jd2061@cam.ac.uk before 23rd Oct 2025 01:00 for more details.

The Merman is looking for a Wider Prod team!!
The MermanPembroke Players
19:00, Tue 25th – Sat 29th November 2025 at Pembroke New Cellars
Michaelmas Week 7

The Merman is a magical realist romantic tragedy set in a war-torn Italy. There is a bunch of fun ideas I want to bring to Pembroke New Cellars, and I need your help!! We are opening up for the roles of Set Designer , Costume Designer , Lighting Designer , Sound Designer , Fight Choreographer , Stage Manager  and a Welfare Officer

Contact tg534@cam.ac.uk, lh885@cam.ac.uk, eeb55@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2025 00:00 for more details.

PERIPETEIA is looking for tech!!!!!
PERIPETEIAFletcher Players
21:30, Wed 26th – Sat 29th November 2025 at Corpus Playroom
Michaelmas Week 7

PERIPETEIA, the Week 7 Corpus late show, is looking for a Lighting Designer /Projectionist, Costume Designer , Sound Designer , and Set Designer ! Please take a look at the Application Pack and get in touch if you have any questions.

Contact md2085@cam.ac.uk or eij23@cam.ac.uk before 30th Oct 2025 00:00 for more details.

SHORT FILM LOOKING FOR PROD/TECH TEAM
From the Bridge of Sighs
14:00, Mon 17th November – Fri 5th December 2025 Venue to be confirmed
Michaelmas Week 6 to Week 8

A 10 minute short film set in Cambridge about the intimacy of strangers. Filming towards end of Michlemas Looking for : *** set designer  *** sound/gaffer

Contact Ah2326@cam.ac.uk before 31st Oct 2025 00:00 for more details.