Stage Manager – Christmas at Backyard Cinema

  • Contract
  • London

Backyard Cinema


Job Summary

Backyard Cinema sell-out immersive Christmas experience is coming to London Bridge this year. Across five shows daily, guests are guided through a choreographed immersive experience featuring live performers, theatrical effects, and a seasonal screening in a fully themed cinema space.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly reliable Stage Manager to oversee the daily running of the immersive experience. You’ll be the central figure ensuring show flow, performer and tech coordination, and cueing operations stay razor-sharp across all five daily show cycles.

This is not a traditional theatre stage management role it’s a hybrid of theatre, live event flow, and immersive entertainment. The Stage Manager will call all shows, manage show cues and timings, coordinate performers and techs, and uphold the high standards that Backyard Cinema is known for.

Location: London Bridge, SE1 (Custom-converted warehouse)

Contract Type: Fixed-term freelance

Dates:

Rehearsals & Install: 17-23 November 2025

Live Performances: 24 November – 31 December 2025 (Christmas Day & Boxing Day off)

Fee: £850 per week

This role will be shared with another Stage Manager, with AM and PM shows split equally throughout the run to ensure coverage and quality across all performances.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Prior experience in immersive, themed entertainment, or fast-turnaround live events.
  • Proven show calling experience with precision timing and confident cue management.
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills, especially under pressure.
  • Working familiarity with QLab, sound desks, haze/snow effects, and pre-programmed lighting.
  • Ability to stay calm, communicative, and professional over long, busy days.
  • Comfortable writing and using a detailed production/show bible.
  • Physically able to handle long standing/show-running days (with breaks scheduled).

Desirable

  • Background in site-specific or non-traditional theatre/venue settings.
  • Experience in cinema or live audience management.
  • First Aid trained (preferred, not required).
  • Previous work on Christmas/family-friendly seasonal productions.

This role will be shared with another Stage Manager, with AM and PM shows split equally throughout the run to ensure coverage across all performances.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Stage Manager – Christmas at Backyard Cinema
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Stage Manager – Christmas at Backyard Cinema

Job: Stage Manager – Christmas at Backyard Cinema

Organisation: Backyard Cinema

Postcode: SE1 3PL

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