Maya Productions makes diverse theatre, arts and heritage projects that create change, bringing together organisations and individuals who passionately want their work to enable racial justice and social change. We create opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, cultures and classes to access enriching experiences.
Open Until: 08/12/2025
Posted: 25/11/2025
We are recruiting for a Producer to lead the development phase of Benny and the Greycats, Maya’s new musical that tells the story of an Anglo-Indian family of railway workers and musicians who swap playing in a swing band for a new life in 1960s Sheffield. This development phase will lead to a rehearsed reading at Sheffield Theatres (planned for 27 February 2026) for industry and a local community audience.
The focus for the Producer is to lead on generating interest/co-producers to take the musical forward to a full production and tour in 2027. Alongside the production, they will manage a short Routes to Roots intergenerational participation programme with Sheffield partners Roshni Asian Women’s Resource Centre and King Ecgbert School.
The project follows our 23 – 25 programme of work with South Asian communities in Sheffield, Croydon and Bradford, creatively exploring themes of migration, cultural identity and heritage. This project will pilot a new approach, designed to work alongside a touring production of Benny and the Greycats. Exploring new ways of working, embracing digital opportunities, we will share the outcome of this piece of work through the most appropriate platform (sound walk/video installation/live performance).
TIMELINE & KEY DATES
● Fee: This is initially a freelance position, paying a daily rate of £175 – £200 (dependent on experience).
● Days: 1.5 days a week (at peak delivery times – days may be rescheduled to meet the
needs of the project.)
● Duration: January 5 – May 23 2026. This is a 5 month opportunity, with the intention to
extend the contract.
● Interview: 12th December 2025
● Commencing: January 2026
Deadline for applications: 8/12/2025
Time: 9.00am
Please go to our website for further information and to download the recruitment pack – https://mayaproductions.co.uk/producer-benny-and-the-greycats-routes-to-roots/
