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Immersive Octopus - Company Stage Manager, Immersive Octopus

  •  South East
  •  Ā£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 24, 2025
  •  Recruitment Manager
  •  recruitment@immersiveoctopus.com
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Description

Job Summary

Immersive Octopus are recruiting an organised and enthusiastic Company Stage Manager to help bring alive two new family immersive adventures; ā€œPumpkinVilleā€ & "ChristmasVille" , in the historic city of Portsmouth.

Job Description

This year, the seasons come alive in two extraordinary worlds: PumpkinVille and ChristmasVille. The audience enter giant 19-metre domes and are immersed in adventures where theatre, film and spectacular effects astound at every turn.
By day, families join The SpookAdemy, a playful Halloween school where every guest learns the art of the scare or help awaken the festive magic of the Northern Lights in the Elf Emporium.
By night, the domes transform into glowing destinations with festive bars, classic films and exciting experiences just for adults.

With dazzling projection, live performance, puppetry and music, this immersive adventure places the audience right at the heart of the story, for an experience that is playful, magical, and unforgettable.

The Stage Management team will be responsible for ensuring that these immersive theatrical events are rehearsed and run smoothly, caring for actors, props, puppets whilst upholding the highest of artistic and technical standards.

Job Requirements

Experience of working as a company stage manager in immersive & site-specific theatre and/ or interactive experiences.

Excellent communication, administration, time management and organisational skills.

Adaptability and problem-solving skills, whilst remaining calm under pressure, and meeting deadlines.

Knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of event and theatre safety guidelines

Job Responsibilities

Carry out the duties associated of the role, for a first-class production.
Line manage & support the department team members, ensuring they are equipped to deliver the responsibilities of their roles, whilst working to excellent health and safety standards and ensuring that rehearsals & performances are carried out in safety.
Log & report department & performers working hours.
Overseeing rehearsal and show calls for cast and stage management team.
Creating & distributing call sheets, rehearsal reports, show reports & other standard stage management paperwork.
Input into the creation of rehearsal & tech schedules and ensuring they are followed.
Monitoring petty cash in conjunction with the ASM.
Liaising on marketing/publicity/press requests and supporting scheduling of any calls for these purposes.
Communicating with the Front of House and Operations teams to ensure show specifics are well managed.
To comply with the Company House Rules, Risk Assessments & Policies.

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How to Apply

Please email your CV & one page (maximum) cover letter to the address below, stating the role and your name in the subject.

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