Matthew Bourne's New Adventures are seeking a Tech Swing (Stage/SM) for their upcoming production of Cinderella. . As Tech Swing, you will provide flexible support across the stage department. This includes the safe and efficient operation of stage machinery, carpentry and scenery.
Summary
As Head of Stage you’ll lead the Stage Department at the heart of our creative ambitions. You will take ownership of staging, rigging and automation across all of our productions, tours and events. You will be a key team member to turn creative ideas into safe, practical and brilliantly delivered performances.
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Key Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Head of Technical you will line manage the Show Managers and the Head Fly Technician. Working with colleagues across production, technical, artistic and touring and operations. You will ensure every project has the staffing, equipment and practical support it needs to succeed.
You will be instrumental in leading the departmental planning, preparing the team schedules, advising on staging feasibility and contribute to financial control of the department. Within your remit is ensuring that work can be delivered efficiently, revived, toured and rented out in the future.
The role delivers visible leadership at get-ins & outs, fit-ups, rehearsals and performances in Leeds and our touring venues. Safety will be central to your work and you will lead on relevant risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance across the department in line with company policies and procedures.
The role delivers visible leadership at get-ins & outs, fit-ups, rehearsals and performances in Leeds and our touring venues. Safety will be central to your work and you will lead on relevant risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance across the department in line with company policies and procedures.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone with experience in repertoire opera, theatre, touring theatre or musical or any other complex live performance environment. You should have in depth experience of stage engineering, flying, rigging and automation. Be confident in planning complex work, managing people and resources, interpreting stage plans and making calm and practical decisions under pressure.
You’ll bring strong communication and team working skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, health and safety awareness and good IT literacy, ideally combined with CAD capabilities. Regular travel to UK touring venues is an essential part of the job.
