Touring Stage Manager / Company Manager
Little Fish Theatre Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Voicing Masculinities is a theatre-in-education show for ages 12-16 exploring masculinity, mental health, peer pressure, racism, misogyny and online influence.
Dates: rehearsals 12-16 October 2026; tour 19-23 October; half-term break 26-30 October, not contracted; tour 2-27 November, Monday-Friday.
Fee: £900 per contracted week; £5,400 total.
Most days start and finish at our Greenwich office. The earliest call is 7.00am. The tour is mainly in Medway and includes four days in Oldham, with travel and accommodation provided.
We usually give two performances a day. There may occasionally be three, with equivalent time off agreed during the contract.
Job Requirements
Professional stage-management and small- or mid-scale touring experience.
Experience operating sound and video through QLab.
A full UK driving licence and confidence driving a high-roof, long-wheelbase van.
A calm, organised and practical approach.
Clear communication and appropriate professional boundaries around young people.
The ability to take part in lifting, loading, get-ins and get-outs.
The right to work in the UK.
Schools touring, theatre-in-education or company-management experience is helpful but not essential.
Appointment is subject to references, driving and insurance checks, right-to-work checks and an enhanced DBS check. Little Fish will arrange a new DBS check where needed.
Job Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Stage manage rehearsals and maintain show paperwork.
Operate sound and video using QLab.
Set up and test equipment in schools.
Drive a high-roof, long-wheelbase Mercedes van.
Share loading, get-ins and get-outs with the cast.
Complete vehicle and performance-space safety checks.
Share daily calls and practical information.
Report technical, safety or safeguarding concerns.
Our administrator manages bookings and main schedule changes.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Touring Stage Manager / Company Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Location:
LondonSouth East
How to Apply
Apply by 5.00pm on Friday 21 August 2026.
Email [email protected] with:
• Your current CV.
• A short email outlining your relevant experience.
• Details of any dates when you are unavailable.
- Contact name: Alex Cooke
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Little Fish Theatre
Little Fish supports underserved young people through the transformative experience of theatre and community arts.
Its work is designed to enable young people to question their aspirations and beliefs, empowering them to develop both their social and personal life skills. Participants are inspired to become cultural consumers or creators, actively shaping a new social & political landscape.