EXTRA Added is a new ambassadorship scheme run by Nuffield, aimed at giving students an opportunity to
develop their skills and gain experience of working in a professional theatre company.
This profile is designed to give you an idea of what your work as an EXTRA here at Nuffield will involve. If you
need further information, please contact Chris Duncan (chris.duncan@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk, 023 8031 5500 ext
222) or Tracey Cruickshank (tracey.cruickshank@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk or 023 8031 5500 ext 227).
Role: EXTRA (student ambassador volunteer)
Department: Communications and Development
Responsible to: Chris Duncan (Press Officer) and Tracey Cruickshank (Audience Development Officer) in the
first instance and other members of the Communications and Development Department
Venue: Various - the Nuffield Theatre, on campus, and locally
Duties and Responsibilities
EXTRAs will be responsible for promoting upcoming productions at Nuffield. EXTRAs will work together on their
campaigns to ensure maximum publicity and will work with members of the marketing department to come up with
marketing campaigns and strategies. As an EXTRA you will gain experience working in a professional producing
theatre by:
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Attending regular EXTRA meetings & briefings with Nuffield’s Audience Development Officer and Press
Officer
Acting as an ambassador for Nuffield generally and at specific university events
Maintaining regular communication with the Communications and Development department, providing us
with feedback, new contacts, campaign ideas & feedback, including social networking
Making connections with student publications on behalf of Nuffield
Distributing our latest literature throughout campus to their appropriate venues
Working towards attendance figures (new and repeat attenders)
Keeping up-to-date on ticket pricing and availability/special deals
Passing on information on events happening in the local area/on campus which could provide good
marketing opportunities, especially events for students
Giving feedback on shows and capturing feedback from other attenders
Liaising with student societies to arrange group bookings for socials
Taking part in publicity events for shows as marketing support
Time Commitment
We ask for a minimum commitment of two hours per week during term time. Aside from the regular meetings,
these hours can be flexible but the EXTRAs should be pro-active, coordinating between each other and
scheduling their hours in advance to fit around study commitments. EXTRAs are required to promote our long
running productions, one nighters, workshops & other associated events that run during term time. The scheme
will run during the Autumn and Spring terms, avoiding the busy Summer term.
Essential qualities
EXTRAs must be:
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Pro-active
Organised
Reliable
Enthusiastic
Willing in their attitude
Outgoing and interested in people
Interested in a career in theatre/arts administration or marketing
Useful previous experience
No experience necessary.
Opportunities/benefits (*where possible)
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Skills training and experience of working in a professional environment
Enhancing your CV with work experience and transferrable skills:
o Organisational; IT skills; teamwork; time management; written & verbal communication; ability to
work independently; etc
Leaving with references from a top-class regional producing theatre
Access to leading theatre directors, designers, producers, writers and actors*
Opportunities to sit in on rehearsals, read-throughs or previews for Nuffield productions and visiting
companies*
Opportunities to manage individual campaigns
Developing your knowledge of publicity and marketing opportunities, including audience development and
press strategies
Regular meetings with Nuffield’s Audience Development Officer and Press Officer
Sharing ideas and suggesting opportunities for promotion, including using social media and working with
SUSU
Taking part in publicity stunts and promotional events
Developing understanding of all aspects of theatre, how they fit together and the impact on marketing
Advance access to scripts, before they are staged by Nuffield*
Invites to special press night events*
A free ticket to every Nuffield production during the preview period
A backstage tour of the venue
Preferential booking on workshops and master classes*
More about the role
We can only accommodate a limited number of EXTRAs per academic year and an application form must be
completed (below). If successful, applicants will become an EXTRA for the first two terms of this academic year.
The role is unpaid but expenses may be covered in some cases (such as previewing shows in other venues) but
only with agreement in advance with the Communications and Development Department.
You must be a full time student and over the age of 18 to apply.
Training & support
The Communications and Development team will support EXTRAs as and when required. This will include
training in press, marketing and audience development techniques as well as data protection.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the application form below and return it to us by 1 st November. In the week following
this date, some applicants will be invited to meet Chris and Tracey for an informal chat. Successful applicants will
be notified as soon as possible after then. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted, but we are unable to offer
feedback to any applicant.
Other Opportunities
If you are unsuccessful in your application, then don’t give up! We would strongly advise that you build some
experience and knowledge of the company by volunteering as an usher. For more information about how to
volunteer and the benefits, please contact the Front of House team (FOH.admin@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk).
Full details of the volunteering opportunities and Nuffield’s programme can
be found on the website: nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Application Form
Please complete this application form and return to: Chris Duncan (chris.duncan@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk) or Tracey
Cruickshank (tracey.cruickshank@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk) or in person, by dropping it into the Box Office, Nuffield
Theatre, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1TR.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN CLEAR BLOCK CAPITALS
Title:
First Name:
Surname:
Address (term time):
Post code:
Phone number (daytime):
Mobile number:
Email address:
Please note: Communication will be via email. If you do not have an email address we will contact you by phone.
University:
Course title and qualification:
Year due to graduate:
PERSONAL DETAILS (for statistical monitoring purposes only)
Date of birth:
 Male
 Female
Ethnic origin:
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White British
Irish
Other White
White and Black Caribbean
White and Black African
White and Asian
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Other Mixed
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Caribbean
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African
Other Black
Other Black
Chinese
Other ethnic group
Do you have any medical conditions or disabilities that need to be taken into consideration?  Yes  No
If yes, please give details:
How did you hear about the EXTRA Added scheme?
 Freshers Fayre
 E-mail
 Flyer
 Lecturer
 Other: _______________________________________
Describe yourself in 3 words
 Nuffield website
What attracted you to the EXTRA Added scheme? (100 words max– continue on a separate page if
necessary)
Explain three ways you would promote The Nutcracker, directed by Blanche McIntyre, to fellow
students/on campus. (300 words max – continue on a separate page if necessary)
I confirm that the information provided on this application form is complete and true.
Signed:
Date:
(For applications by email, a signature will be required if you are invited for a chat)
The EXTRA Added scheme is unpaid and there are limited spaces. Successful applicants will be expected to
work together to plan marketing campaigns to maximise publicity, therefore your details maybe passed to fellow
students. We will not do this without your prior knowledge. We expect EXTRAs to be pro-active and reliable.
Thank you for applying to be an EXTRA, we will be in touch.