Stage Manager
Melting Pot Closing date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The purpose of the Stage Manager is to run rehearsals and the technical elements of the show, including full management of the touring stage management and technical teams and local crew well as assist and deputise for the Company Stage Manager 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
Person Specification:
Proven experience as a 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
Duties and Responsibilities include:
1. Lead the Stage Management team to ensure that the production is executed successfully throughout the tour.
2. Run a show deck plot.
3. Maintain a good working relationship with the Stage Management and, technical teams as well as performing company, ensuring that they understand the work which is required of them and meet the necessary working rules, time keeping and disciplinary standards.
4. Control the running of all performances, ensuring that the agreed and established artistic and technical standards are maintained at all time.
5. Work well under pressure, with strict time frames and pressures and make sound judgments on the show running and health and safety.
6. Overseeing line management of the Stage Management team with the Company Manager and scheduling their hours.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Stage Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- 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