Deputy Stage Manager
Melting Pot Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Production: Paranormal Activity
Location: UK Tour
Start Date: Monday 3rd August 2026
End Date: end of June 2027
Purpose of Job:
The purpose of the Deputy Stage Manager is to call the production, run rehearsals, and assist the Company Stage Manager and Stage Management team as necessary.
Production Details:
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are...
Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage. Paranormal Activity is directed by Felix Barett, designed by Fly Davis, illusions by Chris Fisher, Lighting Design by Anna Watson, Sound Design by Gareth Fry and Video Design by Luke Halls.
Schedule:
Rehearsals (London) from w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
Fit-up from w/c Monday 31st August 2026
Technical rehearsals from Wednesday 2nd September 2026
First preview - Monday 7th September 2026
End of contract - end of June 2027
Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Deputy Stage Manager working on a similar scale production is required.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Someone with the ability to work well on their own and as part of a team.
The ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive attitude and an understanding of what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.
Job Responsibilities
1. Consistently call the show accurately and safely, noting timings, issues, audience response and other notable instances for all departments for the show report, and carry out all duties normally associated with the role of Deputy Stage Manager on a first class play.
2. Sit in all rehearsals and compile the calling book, including taking blocking, rehearsal notes, setting lists and running lists.
3. Train the ASM book cover to call the show accurately and safely, providing ongoing support in this area of their work.
4. Maintain and update the prompt book as necessary.
5. Facilitate the running of daily pre show reset and safety rehearsals, supporting the Associate and Resident Directors.
6. Provide cover for the Stage Manager, observing confidentiality as appropriate.
7. Work closely with the Stage Management team and Directing Department to schedule and coordinate rehearsals, ensuring the rehearsal room or stage is appropriately set up before rehearsals commence.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy Stage Manager
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please submit CVs and interest to [email protected]
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
- Contact name: Melting Pot Entertainment
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Melting Pot
Melting Pot is an independent production company producing work for the West End, UK Tours, International Touring and Broadway. Current and recent productions include: The multi-award winning Life of Pi (West End, Broadway, Touring), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (UK Tour), The Da Vinci Code (National Tour), Dial M for Murder (National Tour), The Grinch (NBC TV show and UK National Tour), The Height of the Storm (Wyndham’s Theatre, West End), The Messiah (Tour and The Other Palace), The Girl o