The Merlin Theatre in Frome, the town's vibrant and most popular 240-seat professional community venue - complete with its own outdoor amphitheatre for summer productions - is looking for new people to join the team.

This special venue, which hosts some of the finest professional live national touring theatre, dance and comedy, as well a local community shows and a menu of National Theatre Live screenings, has remained alive and busy with local audiences thanks in HUGE part to the work of a team of amazing volunteers.

Almost 15 years ago, like much of Somerset, the theatre faced devasting arts funding cuts; thanks to the brilliance of a dedicated team of volunteers - including many who also saw the venue through the rough times of recovering from lockdown - the Merlin curtain has continued to rise year after year. Now, with a season of comedy, music, theatre and, of course, a Christmas production of ELF- THE MUSICAL, all to come, the Merlin would like YOU to consider joining their Front of House team.

As Director, Claudia Pepler tells us, "It's a very part-time but very important role with a fabulous team. I'm guessing it is one of the most fun volunteer roles around as you get to watch shows for free and eat tubs of ice-cream! Our audiences need to feel welcomed and, above all, safe so we are looking for mature-minded, capable FOH Managers to help keep the show on the road."

The theatre has posted the following message on their website and encourages anyone, regardless of age or gender, to get in touch:

Front of House Theatre Managers needed – volunteer, part time +free theatre tickets!

Do you love Frome? Do you love Theatre? Free time at evenings or weekends? Need to add experience to your CV?  

We'd love you to hear from you!

We need Front of House Managers to join our fantastic team to help The Merlin Theatre, Frome, to keep running smoothly all year round.

This voluntary role includes overseeing stewards, opening /closing theatre, cashing-up and making sure all our lovely customers are happy!

If you already have supervisory experience (in any role) or have enjoyed working as a theatre steward and fancy this challenge – which includes free ice cream and tickets 😊 – contact us for a job description and person spec at [email protected]