Company Stage Manager

Please note: Accommodation will be provided in Portsmouth throughout the engagement, but not for the London rehearsal week

This year, the seasons come alive in ChristmasVille. The audience enter giant 19-metre domes and are immersed in adventures where theatre, film and spectacular effects astound at every turn.

By day, families help awaken the festive magic of the Northern Lights in the Elf Emporium. By night, the domes transform into glowing destinations with festive bars, classic films and exciting experiences just for adults.

The Stage Management team will be responsible for ensuring that these immersive theatrical events are rehearsed and run smoothly, caring for actors, props, puppets whilst upholding the highest of artistic and technical standards.

The Company Stage Manager will hold responsibility for communication between departments, as well as between the performing company and General Manager, pastoral care, daily logistical organisation of the production, and administrative operations such as payroll and scheduling.

The contract is from 6th October 2025 to 4th January 2026 and will be based in the historic city of Portsmouth. Accommodation is provided for non-locals.

“ChristmasVille”

Rehearsals: Tues 4th Nov – Sun 9th Nov

Technical Rehearsals (on-site): Tues 11th Nov – Sat 15th Nov

Previews: Mon 17th Nov – Wed 19th Nov

Press: Tues 20th Nov

Show Run Fri 21st Nov 2025 – Sun 4th Jan 2026

Rehearsal Location: St Annes Settlement, 1 Vauxhall Grove, London SW8 1TD

Performance Location: Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ

For the 1st 2 weeks of the run, show days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only, with 4 days off between. We then switch to Tuesdays being the dark days for site (bar the Tuesday before Christmas).

Accommodation will be provided in Portsmouth throughout the engagement, but not for the London rehearsal week