Freelance Stage Manager
Seeta Patel Dance Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Working closely with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, creative team and performers, the Stage Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of rehearsals, production and performances.
This is a hands-on role requiring excellent organisational and communication skills, a calm and practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage the many moving parts of a touring dance production.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of the production, overseeing props, costumes, make-up, rehearsal schedules and touring logistics, while providing practical and pastoral support to the performers throughout the process.
The role also involves the practical aspects of touring, including sharing driving responsibilities, loading and unloading vehicles, and helping ensure that the company and all production materials travel safely and efficiently between venues.
Job Requirements
Proven experience in stage management, ideally within dance, theatre or the performing arts.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage schedules and competing priorities.
Experience of managing props, costumes, make-up and backstage requirements.
Experience of costume maintenance and laundry within a production or touring environment.
A full, valid driving licence and confidence driving a van.
Willingness to undertake the practical aspects of touring, including loading and unloading vehicles, handling production equipment and supporting transport logistics.
A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities within a rehearsal and performance environment.
A calm, adaptable and solution-focused approach to the changing demands of a live performance environment.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage rehearsal schedules, working closely with the Artistic Director, creative team, Production Manager and performers.
Oversee the organisation, preparation and management of all props required for the production.
Manage costumes, including preparation, organisation, maintenance, laundry and continuity throughout the touring period.
Coordinate touring logistics in collaboration with the Production Manager and wider company.
Act as a key point of contact for the cast throughout rehearsals and touring.
Support the general wellbeing and practical needs of performers, helping to create a positive, organised and supportive working environment.
Support safe working practices throughout rehearsals, get-ins, performances and get-outs.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Freelance Stage Manager
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Dance
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 01 Dec 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience and availability to:
Adam Towndrow | [email protected]
Application deadline: 1st December 2026 (midnight)
- Contact name: Adam Towndrow
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Seeta Patel Dance
Seeta Patel Dance is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Spearheaded by award-winning choreographer and dancer Seeta Patel, the Company creates live stage performances which focus on classical Indian and contemporary dance and dance theatre.