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ASM Book Cover - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Melting Pot

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 12, 2026
  •  Melting Pot Entertainment
  •  recruitment@mpot.co.uk
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Job Summary

Birmingham Reparatory Theatre and Melting Pot are looking for an Assistant Stage Manager (Book cover), for the UK Tour production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, opening at Birmingham Rep the w/c 31st August 2026 followed by a UK Tour.

Job Description

Title: Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
Production: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Location: Birmingham Rep and UK Tour
Start Date: Monday 27th July 2026 (TBC)
End Date: End of June 2027
Responsible to: The Birmingham Rep and Melting Pot
Salary: £700 p/w and Touring Allowance and travel paid as her UK Theatre/Equity

Schedule:
Prep Week London (TBC) w/c Monday 27th July 2026
Rehearsals (London) w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
Rehearsals (Birmingham) w/c Monday 24th August 2026
First preview - Saturday 5th September 2026
Show Lock - Tuesday 15th September 2026
First UK Tour Venue - Woking, week commencing 21st September 2026
End of contract - end of June 2027

There is likely to be an unpaid break for five weeks over the Christmas period.

Job Requirements

Person Specification:
Proven experience as an Assistant 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

The Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) is responsible for communicating with the Company Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, technical departments and venue staff to ensure a smooth running of all rehearsals and performances. They will learn and carry out tracks for the stage management department, be responsible for props maintenance, perform daily set up and pre-sets, and ensure the company are suitability supported. They will be responsible for covering the book and regularly calling performances.

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How to Apply

Please submit your CV to [email protected] by 12pm by Friday 12th June.

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