Technical Stage Manager for Gwenda’s Garage (LGBTQIA+ Musical)

Jas Blakeley


Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised and practically skilled, London based, Technical Stage Manager with strong technical awareness to join the team for Gwenda’s Garage, a new LGBTQIA+ musical produced by Out of the Archive.

Job Description

Location: Sheffield Theatre Playhouse & Southwark Playhouse

Rate of Pay: £630 per week + expenses

Contract Dates: 22nd September – 29th November

About Gwenda’s Garage:

Gwenda’s Garage is a bold, uplifting new musical based on the true story of 3 lesbians who opened a women-run garage in 1985 Sheffield; created and produced by Out of the Archive. Faced with everyday sexism, homophobia, and the impact of Section 28, they fought to create a space for women in manual trades, inspiring the next generation. Featuring original music and a story of activism, resilience, and community, Gwenda’s Garage is a powerful celebration of working-class LGBTQ+ history and the fight for equality-one spark plug at a time.

After an R&D at the Sheffield Playhouse, it will return as a full-scale production in association with Sheffield Theatres to Sheffield Playhouse and Southwark Playhouse.

About Out of the Archive:

Out Of The Archive was founded in 2019 by Nicky Hallett and Val Regan.It is a collaboration between writers, musicians, performers and academics and its aim is to animate archival material about LGBTQ+ lives, bringing hidden histories into contemporary focus

You can find more about OOTA and Gwenda’s Garage here: https://www.outofthearchive.co.uk/

Key Dates:

  • Rehearsals: 22nd September – 11th October
  • Tech in Sheffield: 13th – 15th October
  • Performances in Sheffield: 15th – 25th October
  • Tech in Southwark: 27th – 29th October
  • Performances in Southwark: 20th October – 29th November

Working Hours:

Rehearsals: max 40 hours

Production Week: max 43 hours

Performance: max 35 hours

Job Requirements

  • Experience as a Stage Manager in live theatre (fringe or mid-scale touring preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of backstage running and troubleshooting technical equipment
  • Experience managing props and basic wardrobe maintenance
  • Confident leading get-ins, get-outs, and running backstage during performances
  • Strong communication, calmness under pressure, and an excellent team player
  • Experience working at Southwark Playhouse or similar venues (Desirable)
  • Must be based in London

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Stage Manager for Gwenda’s Garage (LGBTQIA+ Musical)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London
    Yorkshire

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