Niche Productions Group
Job Summary
Job Description
Location:
London Bridge, SE1
(Custom-converted warehouse venue)
Contract Type:
Fixed-term, part time, freelance
Dates:
Rehearsals & Install: 17 – 23 November 2025
Live Performances: 24 November – 31 December 2025
(Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
Fee:
£220 per day (11am – 11pm)
Two days per week guaranteed for 5.5 weeks
About the Event
Backyard Cinema is bringing its sell-out immersive Christmas experience to London Bridge this year, transforming a warehouse into a magical festive world. Across five shows daily, guests are guided through a choreographed journey featuring live performers, theatrical effects, and a seasonal film screening inside a fully themed cinema space.
It’s fast-paced, high-energy, and beloved by thousands of returning visitors every Christmas – a true blend of theatre, live events, and festive spectacle.
Job Requirements
We’re looking for a dependable and experienced Cover Stage Manager (On Book) to support the smooth running of this year’s immersive Christmas experience.
Working closely with the Stage Manager (On Book) and wider show team, this role will help coordinate performers, track cues, operate select show calls, and uphold the polished standard that Backyard Cinema is known for. Covering the role of SM twice a week.
This role is ideal for someone with strong show-running experience, excellent communication skills, and a calm, professional presence under pressure.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Cover Stage Manager (On Book)
- Salary: £20k-£25k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Events
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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Location:
London
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