Stage Manager

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong UK Tour & West End Full-time, fixed term UKT/Equity & SOLT/Equity Contract Dates: 14 September 2026 – 07 March 2027 Rehearsals (London): 14 September – 18 October 2026 Tech (Bromley): 19 – 25 October 2026 Performances: 26 October 2026 – 07 March 2027 Location: Various UK Touring venues & Wyndham’s Theatre (West End)

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Directly manage the Stage Management team and the running of all performances of the production.
• Work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production.
• Manage and schedule the Stage Management department
• Ensure relevant rehearsal notes, production meeting notes or show report notes are actioned and reporting any issues to the Production Manager
• To work closely with the Company Manager and Director/Associate Director to schedule and co-ordinate rehearsals and ensure the rehearsal room or stage is set-up appropriately prior to their commencement;
• Be involved in the load in and load out of venues as necessary
• Learn the book and cover as necessary
• Deputise for the CM where necessary
• Working in accordance with the Producer’s Health and Safety policy, which may include any training deemed necessary;
• Complying at all times with the rules and regulations in force at the venues under the control of the Production;
• Having a practical understanding of the Producer’s employment policies and demonstrating a willingness to comply with these policies;
• Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Stage Manager based on industry norms and practice

Person Specification:
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
• A proactive and flexible attitude;
• Previous experience of UK Touring;
• Previous experience of working as part of a team;
• The ability to work well with actors and creative team;
• The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
• Confidence in leading sensitive conversations and managing a team;
• Awareness of current health & safety legislation;
• Strong working knowledge of UK Theatre & SOLT Equity and BECTU agreements.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.