Billy Elliot The Musical – Stage Manager

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Billy Elliot The Musical


  • Job Title: Billy Elliot The Musical – Stage Manager
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 28 May 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

Set in a northern town during the Miners’ Strike of 1984/5, Billy Elliot the Musical follows Billy’s journey from the boxing ring to the ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that will change his life forever.

Job Description

Managing the recruitment, supervision and line management of the team and/or deps & the scheduling and recording of hours;
Being familiar with all plots within the department to provide cover as required, as well as ensuring that the department is trained to cover all plots;
Observing scene changes to ensure the safety of all individuals working backstage;
Ensuring relevant information is effectively communicated;
Liaising with the CM/creative team regarding daily cast changes and preparing the relevant departmental adjustments accordingly;
Maintaining the artistic standard of the production;
Following the Manager’s H&S policy, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing and ensuring the Stage Management department comply;
Ensuring all statutory health and safety training requirements for the department are fulfilled;
Weekly scheduling of the company and technical departments, ensuring all rehearsals and show calls are staffed and posted appropriately;
Scheduling and overseeing staging rehearsals, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals, and any relevant publicity events, photoshoots or educational workshops taking place on stage as required;
Being present for all rehearsals, show calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required;
Working in collaboration with the Company Manager and creative team to ensure all departments are aware of any understudy and swing performances;
Circulating rehearsal and show reports and keeping show cue sheets and other paperwork up to date;
Liaising with the Production Manager about the specific requirements of the production in each touring venue;
Attending meetings as required;
Ensuring that security and safety for the department are properly carried out;
Maintaining and sourcing props, carrying out any repairs as required;
Managing and reconciling petty cash for the department;
any other duties as may be reasonably required or as instructed by the creative team, Company Manager and General Manager from time to time.

Job Requirements

The post-holder must have the following:

Experience of large-scale musicals and the running of busy plots
The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements
The ability to work as part of a large team
The ability to maintain a calm and positive attitude in busy, large-scale touring venues
Excellent communication and people skills
Experience of people management
An awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality
A proactive approach to work

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am on Thursday 28th May. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

SUBJECT LINE: [Billy Elliot The Musical], [Role], [Your Name]
CV: [Your Name] – CV

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.

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