Description
Salary: £1,000 per week (£905 per week for rehearsals) Contract: Fixed Term SOLT/BECTU Contract Contract Dates: 31st March – 7th September 2025 Tech: 31st March – 13th April 2025 First Preview: 14th April 2025 Final Performance: 5th September 2025 Get Out: 6th & 7th September 2025
Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. We are looking for an experienced Technical Stage Supervisor to join our team in London for the premiere of this new Mischief play.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
- To be responsible for operating the automation equipment, performer flying and Kinesys system for each performance and rehearsal as instructed and dictated by the direction of the Production;
- To ensure all automation equipment is cleaned and daily auto checks completed to ensure equipment is in working order;
- To ensure all set electrics equipment is maintained and daily auto checks completed to ensure equipment is in working order;
- To ensure all rigging equipment is maintained and in safe working order ahead of each performance;
- To assist with stage cues and automation / set electrics operations as required during performances or as directed by the Stage Manager;
- To attend all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, fit-ups, get-outs and other calls as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident;
- To deal with emergency repairs to automation equipment;
- To compile and keep updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork as required, in both digital and hard copy;
- To be responsible for your department's COSHH record / Health & Safety assessments and maintain good housekeeping procedures;
- Maintain good communication with the Production Manager, hire companies and Health & Safety Consultant, reporting any accidents or issues;
- To recruit and train deps as necessary to make sure there is sufficient cover for you available for any periods of absence/holiday;
- To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production and rehearsals;
- Ensure all equipment and backstage areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner;
- To provide support for all tech, understudy and dress rehearsals, as required;
- To be a proactive member of the technical team and support the wider team;
- To compile and keep up-to-date all necessary show paperwork both hard copy and digital;
To apply: please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] with your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.