Deputy Stage Manager | Ebony Scrooge 26/27
ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company Closing date: Wed, 20 May 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
Wed, 06 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Production: Ebony Scrooge (ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company / Sadler's Wells East production)
Venue: Sadler's Wells East, London
Contract: Fixed term - rehearsal and performance period (26 Oct 2026 - 3 Jan 2027)
Reports to: Company Stage Manager / Producers
Salary: Above Equity/ITC rates
Deadline to apply: Wednesday 20th May, 12pm
Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to;
Responsible for calling the technical cues during rehearsals and performances, assist the Company Stage Manager with scheduling and running the technical rehearsals at Sadler's Wells East.
Assist the Company Stage Manager in scheduling rehearsals and ensuring that the performers know when they are needed.
Ensure the floor of the rehearsal room is marked out to indicate the shape of the stage and all entrances and exits.
Assist the Director during rehearsals, prepare the prompt copy and notate the movements of the performers (the 'blocking') as required.
Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required
Support the creation of show reports in conjunction with the Company Manager.
Teach the book to the ASM/book cover.
Adhere to the health and safety guidelines of the Company.
Person Specification
Essential
Significant experience as a Deputy Stage Manager or senior stage management role in professional theatre
Strong experience calling or overseeing complex, music-led or physically demanding shows
Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail under pressure
Desirable
Experience in Hip Hop, dance, or physical theatre productions
Experience in large commercial or West End scale environments
Job Requirements
Person Specification
Essential
Significant experience as a Deputy Stage Manager or senior stage management role in professional theatre
Strong experience calling or overseeing complex, music-led or physically demanding shows
Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail under pressure
Desirable
Experience in Hip Hop, dance, or physical theatre productions
Experience in large commercial or West End scale environments
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to;
Responsible for calling the technical cues during rehearsals and performances, assist the Company Stage Manager with scheduling and running the technical rehearsals at Sadler's Wells East.
Assist the Company Stage Manager in scheduling rehearsals and ensuring that the performers know when they are needed.
Ensure the floor of the rehearsal room is marked out to indicate the shape of the stage and all entrances and exits.
Assist the Director during rehearsals, prepare the prompt copy and notate the movements of the performers (the 'blocking') as required.
Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required
Support the creation of show reports in conjunction with the Company Manager.
Teach the book to the ASM/book cover.
Adhere to the health and safety guidelines of the Company.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy Stage Manager | Ebony Scrooge 26/27
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 20 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected] with “Deputy Stage Manager – Ebony Scrooge” in the subject line.
Complete an Equal Opportunities Form here.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday 20th May, 12pm
Interviews will take place w/c 1st June
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the arts and are committed to providing equitable recruitment processes.
About ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company
Groundbreaking storytellers, setting the stage for the next generation of theatregoers and theatremakers.
ZooNation, founded by Kate Prince in 2002, is best known for its full-length narrative dance productions which are strongly influenced by Hip Hop culture and music. ZooNation’s work is supported by a dynamic programme of engagement and talent development, helping young artists and communities build skills, knowledge and confidence in our distinctive style of dance theatre.