The Winter's Tale is looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR for its original score for string quartet

The Winter's Tale has opened applications for an MD ! Help us assemble and direct a string quartet to support this magical production of Shakespeare's classic tragicomedy, just in time for the lead up to the festive season!

The Winter's Tale is coming to the beautiful Howard Theatre in Michaelmas Week 7, and it is being performed with an original score for string quartet. We need an MD  to bring the music behind this show to life and put together a team of musicians. This production promises to be magical and fairytale-esque, creating the perfect festive feeling to get you in the Christmas spirit just in time for the run-up to Christmas!

Please email nr516@cantab.ac.uk and ec954@cam.ac.uk the answers to the following questions by 23:59 on Sunday 18th October to submit your application:
1) What experience do you have with Music Direction or band organisation, either within or outside of Cambridge Theatre? (Please still apply if you haven't MD 'd before, but let us know any relevant experience you may have!)
2) How do you envisage working with the composer and production team to work the original score into the play?
3) What excites you about working on The Winter's Tale?

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Contact nr516@cantab.ac.uk, ec954@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 23:59 for more details.