Disney Theatrical Group
- Job Title: Disney’s Hercules, Assistant Stage Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
As an Assistant Stage Manager, you’ll report to the Head and Deputy Stage Manager, their assistants, and local crew. Your focus will be on supporting the smooth running of production through effective communication and maintaining continuity across all stage elements to ensure seamless backstage operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist the SM and DSM by liaising between the Company Manager, Technical departments, Creative Team, Production, General Management Teams, and local venue staff to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances, ensuring creative team and company are suitability supported. This includes recast & ongoing rehearsals.
Ensure an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
Learn and execute tracks for the SM department.
Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.
Perform daily setup, stage pre-sets and provide clear communication with the SM, DSM and the crew.
Report and feedback show and staff-related issues in a timely manner.
Actively assist in training new staff.
Create and maintain accurate production paperwork.
Maintain the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and under the direction of the production manager and resident creative team.
Job Requirements
Background: Experience in a similar role within a large-scale musical production, working alongside an international cast, is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of setting up, maintaining, and operating Stage systems, with a solid understanding of stage management practices and backstage operations.
Score Reading: Strong score reading ability required.
Communication: Clear, confident communication and decision-making skills are essential.
Composure: Ability to remain focused and calm under pressure.
Problem-Solving: Strong initiative and practical problem-solving abilities to address challenges quickly and efficiently backstage.
Organisation: Well-organised with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Health & Safety Awareness: Solid working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices within a backstage environment.
How to Apply
Ready to help create theatrical magic? Submit your application below
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cd549cad8a3846edabc12a7575b72bf7
Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 11:59pm
- Contact name: J Scott
- Contact email: [email protected]
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