Company Performance Manager

Scope & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cast operations
• Act as primary contact for cast welfare, scheduling, and HR matters
• Manage call times, rehearsals, performance reports, and backstage coordination
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the show, including cues, effects, and actor tracks
• Support rehearsals, understudies, sickness cover, and new cast training
• Ensure cast wellbeing, safe backstage environments, and policy compliance
• Lead pre-show briefings and end-of-show handovers
• Uphold creative integrity and performance standards through regular show watches and notes
• Liaise with creative, technical, and management teams to ensure smooth show delivery
• Maintain accurate show documentation and support creative updates, promotions, and Duty Management

Background & Experience

• Experience in company or stage management within live performance or theatre
• Strong understanding of cue-to-cue rehearsals, blocking, and performance direction
• Proven experience managing cast and crew logistics
• Experience working closely with creative teams and artists
• Minimum of 3 years in a performance or creative management role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and feedback delivery skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-driven
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Desired Attributes:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or company management role
• A calm, diplomatic approach and excellent people skills
• A clear understanding of backstage operations and cast needs
• Able to juggle competing priorities in a high-energy environment
• 100% Flexible (evening and weekend work required)
• Passionate about creating a supportive, professional performance environment