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Technical Stage Manager, Northern Broadsides

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes December 12, 2025
  •  info@northern-broadsides.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Northern Broadsides are developing a new adaptation of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment for 5-venue studio / second space tour in March-April 2026. The Technical Stage Manager will support the making and touring of the production alongside a Company Stage Manager and a cast of 3 on the road.

Job Description

Job Outline:
The Technical Stage Manager will support the making and touring of the production alongside a Company Stage Manager and a cast of 3 on the road.

The Project:

Northern Broadsides are developing a new adaptation of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment for 5-venue studio / second space tour in March-April 2026. Adapted and directed by Laurie Sansom, this 3-hander production will have the brand-Broadsides stamp of a bold, playful take on a classic novel, whilst leaning into the modern relevance of a psychological thriller and themes of social inequality, isolation and mental health in young men.

Key Dates:

w/c 2 February 2026 - Rehearsals - Dean Clough, Halifax. Cast only. SM prep day to be used flexibly.

w/c 9 February 2026 - Rehearsals - Dean Clough, Halifax. Stage Management join

w/c 16 February 2026 - Rehearsals - Dean Clough, Halifax

w/c 23 February 2026 - Rehearsals - Dean Clough, Halifax

w/c 2 March 2026 - Tech & Previews - CAST, Doncaster. Performance dates: 5 - 7 March. Press Night - Sat 7 Mar

w/c 9 March 2026 - Leeds City College. Performance dates: 12 - 14 March

w/c 16 March 2026 HOME Manchester. Performance dates: 19 - 21 March

w/c 23 March 2026 Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Performance dates: 25 - 27 March

w/c 30 March 2026 Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Performance dates: 1 - 4 April

w/c 6 April - Returns

Job Requirements

Personal Specification - evidenced through application and interview

Essential:

  • Experience in production and/or technical management for small - midscale touring theatre.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Calm and confident, especially under pressure
  • High attention to detail and able to problem solve to ensure creative visions are maintained to the highest standard.
  • Experience ensuring that policies (health, safety, environmental) are maintained on the road.
  • Good understanding of health and safety practices on stage.
  • Excellent technical theatre knowledge.
  • Comfortable performing maintenance to set and technical equipment.
  • Experience in Qlab for sound
  • Experience of leading on sound instals for touring theatre
  • Experience touring and/ or working in different theatre spaces.
  • Approachable and collaborative team member.
  • Proactive problem solver.

Desirable:

  • Full clean UK driving licence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work with the Production Manager to organise any hires and purchases as required.
  • Sourcing props and furniture
  • Lead on the get in and get out at each venue, building the set from plans, with assistance from the Company Stage Manager and venue crew.
  • Lead the install of sound supported by venue crew.
  • Responsible for ensuring the sound is accurately represented in each space.
  • Ensure that all toured equipment is well maintained, labelled, and organised efficiently with the intention that it is returned in good condition at the end of the tour.
  • Deliver/ arrange returns
  • Provide CSM with updates for show reports.
  • Perform on-stage cues during the show
  • Communicate with CSM throughout the show to ensure the production runs smoothly and instigate any show stop procedures, should they arise.
  • Collating data for reporting to Julie's Bicycle/ Green Book tracking
  • Work with the Producer and team on tour to troubleshoot any issues that arise
  • Sharing driving the tour van

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How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter or audio file to [email protected].

Deadline: Friday 12th December, 12 noon

Interviews will be online.

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