Stage Manager - Shiny

Stage Manager - Shiny

Turned On Its Head Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026

Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
England
  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Stage Manager to support a small scale tour of Shiny, a 40 minute sensory spectacle especially made for 0-4 year olds. We need a highly-organised, flexible Stage Manager, with relevant experience, to support the rehearsal period and tour of the show.

Job Description

Turned On Its Head create participatory theatre for babies aged six months - children aged 4 and their families. The company is touring their a new imagining of their show "Shiny". We are looking for an experienced enthusiastic individual to join this vibrant and exciting small touring team. This is a multi-skilled position and applicants will need to demonstrate a range of organisational and technical skills and have experience in small-scale touring theatre environment.

Job Requirements

The Stage Manager's primary role is to ensure that all the lighting, sound, props and stage requirements are met on tour. As such, they may be expected to work unsupervised and operate a venue's technical systems in accordance with their Health and Safety procedures. They should behave in a professional and considerate manner in all dealings with colleagues and venues.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Stage Manager - Shiny
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
  • Location: England

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026
Interview Dates: Friday 29th May 2026
To apply please send a CV, cover letter and 2 referees to
[email protected]

Please include the following in your application:
- Any relevant experience touring small-scale work, and in particular any reference to working within immersive and/or children theatre.
- Why you are interested in this role
- Why you think you would be the right person for the job
- What you think the challenges and highlights of this role would be