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ABOUT THE SHOW
BLACK POWER DESK is a powerful reimagining and exploration of what it means to love and fight for freedom. In an often male-dominated world, two sisters, Celia and Dina – both rooted in self-empowerment and fiercely committed to their community, both loyal and motivated by love – are divided by grief and radical politics.
A moving story of sisters who need to reconnect for the sake of their community. But will the fight for their community be worth the damage to their sisterhood?
Inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine and other influential activists and brought to life by an original score performed by a live three-piece band, BLACK POWER DESK is a musical soundtrack charting a fiercely emotive and politically charged era of often overlooked British history for today’s generation. Written by the critically acclaimed team of Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Roundhouse, The Bush, The Old Vic), Gerel Falconer (Tones, HighRise, Stage Debut nominee) and Renell Shaw (Ivor Novello Award, Rudimental), directed by Gbolahan Obisesan (Young Vic, The Bush, Royal Court) with dramaturgy by Gail Babb. Other creatives include Natalie Pryce, Tony Gayle and Jessica Cabassa.
A Brixton House and PlayWell Productions co-production, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome and Lowry
KEY DETAILS
Dates: 28 July 2025 – 29 October 2025
Salary: £615 p/week plus subs for touring in line with industry standards
Locations: Brixton House, Warwick Arts Centre, Lowry and Birmingham Hippodrome
Contract type: Freelance Fixed Term Contract
Responsible to: Head of Technical, Director, Senior Producers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee performances and rehearsals and look after elements of the running the show to ensure its smooth and safe delivery.
- Prepare and reset all props and space requirements for shows and rehearsals and ensure stage and rehearsal environments are set-up and maintained as required with appropriate set, props, and other effects, as necessary.
- Create and maintain a clear Prompt Copy/ Book for the show.
- During the rehearsal process, ensure the rehearsal space is prepared and maintained, and create daily rehearsal calls.
- Scheduling call times for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, on-off events and other needs of the production alongside the Company Stage Manager and General Manager.
- Working with the Company Stage Manager and Production Manager on health and safety processes and procedures.
- Assist with the running of rehearsals and performances.
- Assist the Stage Management team with rehearsal requirements and requests.
- Communicate notes back to the company and alongside rehearsal director(s) contribute to company meetings.
- Liaising with other departments to ensure good communication and smooth operation of the whole production.
- Work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production.
- Learn all plots/tracks within your department to provide absence cover for other members of your department as necessary.
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a DSM based on industry norms and practice.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
- Experience of working in a similar role on a medium or large-scale touring production or equivalent.
- Considerable experience working in a Deputy Stage Manager role.
- Good listener, working well as part of a team.
How to Apply
- To apply, you should describe what attracts you to this position and provide clear evidence of your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specifications.
- Visit our website join the team | Brixton House and complete the below:
- Complete the monitoring form
- Upload your CV
- Upload letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, size 12 font
Deadline: 20 June 2025
Interview: W/C 23 June 2025
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