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Assistant Stage Manager, British American Drama Academy

  •  London
  •  Under £10K
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 23, 2026
  •  Jen Pollard
  •  jpollard@bada.org.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

BADA is looking for 1 ASM to join us for this Spring 2026's season of shows. BADA, the British American Drama Academy, is a drama school based in Gloucester Gate, London and this season's productions are three classic plays to be staged in April at the Playground Theatre in London.

Job Description

BADA is looking for ASM to join us for this Spring 2026's season.

BADA, the British American Drama Academy, is a drama school based in Gloucester Gate, London and this season's productions are three classic plays to be staged in April at the Playground Theatre in London.

Dates are:

13 March Production and first meet with Directors & Cast

23 March - 17 April rehearsals at BADA, 10am to 6pm.

19 - 24 April rehearsals in the venue plus showcase/final performances in the second week at the theatre. Rehearsal are daytimes (10am -6pm) at BADA and daytimes at The Playground. The venue technical schedule is being finalised, but 1 day of technical rehearsals, 3 days of dress rehearsals and performances. (10am to 10pm, observing mandatory breaks.)

BADA ensures that everyone works within the National Minimum Wage Legislation.

The fee is approximately £120 per day, (7 hours) for 22 days over the five weeks with a day rate for the director's meet and greet. Longer hours worked will be factored into this equation.

Each of the shows will have its own professional theatre director, with a supporting production team.

This role will suit someone who enjoy working in small teams, is efficient and a good communicator.

To apply send an email to Jen, Programmes & Recruitment Manager: [email protected], with your cv/cover note etc.

Job Requirements

This role will suit someone who enjoy working in small teams, is efficient and a good communicator.

Job Responsibilities

Assisting the DSM and PM across four productions. You will work closely across all four shows and with the Production Managers and the DSMs. The production team, led by the production manager, will provide support in realising each play's set, props, costume and technical needs and you will work closely with them as part of a small and tight-knit team.

How to Apply

To apply send an email to Jen, Programmes & Recruitment Manager: [email protected], with your cv/cover note etc.

Deadline for applications in 9am, Monday 23 February

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