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Stage Manager for Autumn Musical Theatre Production, Italia Conti Production

  •  South East
  •  Under £10K
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 16, 2026
  •  Josh Hill
  •  production@italiaconti.co.uk
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Job Summary

Italia Conti is looking for a Stage Manager for the 3rd Year MT Autumn Variety Show.

Job Description

The project is a musical showcase style, which we call a "Variety Show". It will be comprised of medleys of shows performed by all of the third-year musical theatre students.

Rehearsals will take place at Italia Conti studios in Woking. Performances will be held at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre (300 seats) in Woking.
You will be working with a DSM, who will act as show caller if needed.

Rehearsal Period: 26/10/26 - 8/11/26 (5 Day weeks)
Tech/Performances: 9/11/26 - 22/11/26 (6 Day weeks)

Fee: £2,720.00

All rates of pay are inclusive of travel and preparatory and supporting work.

The Fee does not include breaks which are unpaid. Breaks at Italia Conti are typically of 1 hour in a standard 7.5-hour working day.
During Production Weeks, where days and hours are typically longer, two hour-long breaks are factored into the schedule to allow ample rest-breaks.

Job Requirements

Requirements:
- Experience Stage Managing musical theatre shows of a similar scale (Large Cast).
- Experience working with student casts and professional production teams
- Adaptability and flexibility when working in dynamic environments
- Confidence responding to live operational issues and making decisions under pressure.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety within a live performance or events environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience coordinating theatre performances involving multiple performers and performance spaces.
- Strong understanding of stage management, backstage operations, show calling and performance scheduling.
- Experience communicating with casts and production teams and reporting on incidents.

Preferable:
- DBS Checked
- Emergency First Aid Trained

Job Responsibilities

- To ensure smooth running of the production and facilitate the rehearsal room.
- Sourcing/making props and arranging a show track for smooth running of backstage.
- Managing backstage operations and personal movements.
- Cast safety on and off stage

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter with "AUTUMN26SMT" in the subject line by 5pm - 16/9/26

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