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Deputy Stage Manager Our Public House National Tour with Dash Arts, Dash Arts

  •  London
  •  Under £10K
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 17, 2025
  •  Cristina Catalina
  •  recruitment@dasharts.org.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced and confident Deputy Stage Manager for our brand new touring production Our Public House, rehearsing and performing 13 April - 21 June 2026. This is a freelance, fixed term contract offered on the basis of an existing London base for the duration of the engagement.

Job Description

Dash Arts are recruiting an experienced and confident Deputy Stage Manager for our brand new touring production Our Public House, rehearsing and performing 13 April - 21 June 2026.

This is a freelance, fixed term contract for services which requires self-employed status, offered on the basis of an existing London base for the duration of the engagement.

Salary: £700 per week plus travel and a Living Away Allowance (outside London) of £453 per week


ITC Fair Work Approved contract

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week x 10 weeks

Venues

Leeds Playhouse (Courtyard) (7 shows during 15 - 23 May)

Shakespeare North Playhouse (6 shows during 26 - 30 May)

Belgrade Theatre (B2) (3 or 4 shows during 4 - 6 June)

Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre (3 shows during 12 - 13 June)

Sheffield Theatres (Playhouse) (5 shows during 17 - 20 June)

Rehearsals (London): 13 April - 9 May

Tech week (Leeds): w/c 11 May

First public performance (Leeds): 15 May

Runs until: 20 June with travel back on Sunday 21 June

Returns 22 & 23 June 2026 will be paid additionally at a day rate if the CSM is available and the company needs their assistance.


Our Public House is a rousing, funny and deeply human exploration of democracy and solidarity.

All performances are captioned, and one per venue is BSL-interpreted.

The cast is made up of 6 actors. One cast member is deaf and communicates vocally, lip reads, and uses SSE and BSL. BSL interpreters will provide interpretation during rehearsals and tech days on tour, however they won't be present on the rest of the tour (ie. on regular call days or travel).

There will also be community participation in each location, however this will be the responsibility of the company's Assistant Director. On occasions when we will integrate deaf participants, with BSL interpreters facilitating interpretation.

Job Requirements

Please note this role is offered on the basis of an existing London base for the duration of the engagement.

  • Proven experience as Deputy Stage Manager on mid to large-scale touring productions
  • Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with creative teams, actors, and other technical staff.
  • A calm and practical approach to technical trouble-shooting.
  • Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead and organise staff, with empathy and discretion.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience working with community participants and with deaf performers and/or participants (desirable)
  • Understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

For a full job description, please see our requirement pack.

Job Responsibilities

  • Sit in all rehearsals and compile the show book, including blocking, rehearsal notes, setting lists, and running lists.
  • Call the production from the compiled show book during rehearsals and be responsible for running rehearsals, including sound, video, and lighting cues, and ensure all information is communicated effectively to the acting company, creative team, and technical departments.
  • Work closely with the CSM and Director to schedule and coordinate rehearsals and ensure spaces are properly set up.
  • Share prop and wardrobe maintenance, assist with pastoral care of the company, and ensure all paperwork, prompt books, files, and plots are accurately maintained.
  • Carry out risk assessments and perform all other duties typical of a DSM.
  • Create a supportive backstage environment, support other departments, and represent the company with discretion.
  • Comply with policies and undertake other duties as required.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see our requirement pack.

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How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and CV, including 2 referees, to [email protected]
and complete an online equal opportunities monitoring form linked below.

Please remember to put your full name in the file name of your cv and cover letter
documents.

This is your chance to share all the details we need to see how you meet the role’s requirements. The information you provide is key to the selection process, as it helps us decide who to invite for an interview and also forms the basis of the interview itself.
To ensure fairness, shortlisting is based only on the content of your CV and cover letter.
The deadline for submitting your application is 10am, Monday 17th Nov 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office space in London on Monday 24th November 2025.
Zoom interviews are also possible if attendance in person isn’t possible.

We will contact every candidate, whether they have been shortlisted for an interview or not.

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