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The Project
Northern Broadsides are developing a new adaptation of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment for 5-venue studio / second space tour in March-April 2026. Adapted and directed by Laurie Sansom, this 3-hander production will have the brand-Broadsides stamp of a bold, playful take on a classic novel, whilst leaning into the modern relevance of a psychological thriller and themes of social inequality, isolation and mental health in young men.
Key Dates
| Dates | Activity | Location | Performance Dates | Notes |
| w/c 2 February 2026 | Rehearsals | Dean Clough, Halifax | Cast only. SM prep day to be used flexibly. | |
| w/c 9 February 2026 | Rehearsals | Dean Clough, Halifax | Stage Management join | |
| w/c 16 February 2026 | Rehearsals | Dean Clough, Halifax | ||
| w/c 23 February 2026 | Rehearsals | Dean Clough, Halifax | ||
| w/c 2 March 2026 | Tech & Previews | CAST Doncaster | 5 – 7 March | Press Night Sat 7 Mar |
| w/c 9 March 2026 | Tour | Leeds City College | 12 – 14 March | |
| w/c 16 March 2026 | Tour | HOME Manchester | 19 – 21 March | |
| w/c 23 March 2026 | Tour | Victoria Theatre, Halifax | 25 – 27 March | |
| w/c 30 March 2026 | Tour | Edinburgh Festival Theatre | 1 – 4 April | |
| w/c 6 April | Returns |
Job Outline:
The Technical Stage Manager will support the making and touring of the production alongside a Company Stage Manager and a cast of 3 on the road.
Key Responsibilities
Rehearsals:
- Work with the Production Manager to organise any hires and purchases as required.
- Sourcing props and furniture
Tour responsibilities:
- Lead on the get in and get out at each venue, building the set from plans, with assistance from the Company Stage Manager and venue crew.
- Lead the install of sound supported by venue crew.
- Responsible for ensuring the sound is accurately represented in each space.
- Ensure that all toured equipment is well maintained, labelled, and organised efficiently with the intention that it is returned in good condition at the end of the tour.
- Deliver/ arrange returns
- Provide CSM with updates for show reports.
Show Responsibilities:
- Perform on-stage cues during the show
- Communicate with CSM throughout the show to ensure the production runs smoothly and instigate any show stop procedures, should they arise.
General:
- Collating data for reporting to Julie’s Bicycle/ Green Book tracking
- Work with the Producer and team on tour to troubleshoot any issues that arise
- Sharing driving the tour van between venues (if possible).
Personal Specification – evidenced through application and interview
Essential:
- Experience in production and/or technical management for small – midscale touring theatre.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Calm and confident, especially under pressure
- High attention to detail and able to problem solve to ensure creative visions are maintained to the highest standard.
- Experience ensuring that policies (health, safety, environmental) are maintained on the road.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices on stage.
- Excellent technical theatre knowledge.
- Comfortable performing maintenance to set and technical equipment.
- Experience in Qlab for sound
- Experience of leading on sound instals for touring theatre
- Experience touring and/ or working in different theatre spaces.
- Approachable and collaborative team member.
- Proactive problem solver.
Desirable:
- Full clean UK driving licence.
Weekly salary: £652
UK Theatre contracts
Subsistence £300 per week where required plus travel
Please send your CV and a covering letter or audio file to info@northern-broadsides.co.uk.
Deadline: Friday 12th December, 12 noon
Interviews will be online.
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