Deputy Stage Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Short Street Productions Ltd


  • Job Title: Deputy Stage Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

THE STANDARD OF LIVING: A brand new world-premiere play from the Olivier Award-winning playwright, James Graham (Punch, Dear England, Labour of Love) explodes into the West End for a strictly limited 12-week season.

Job Description

The Deputy Stage Manager will work closely with the Company Stage Manager and theatre staff at the venue to ensure the smooth running of the production. The role is responsible for calling the show, running show plots, scheduling and running rehearsals and planning and supervising maintenance calls. This role deputises for the Company Stage Manager to cover periods of absence as and when required. Experience of the running of busy plots and show calling is required.

Job Responsibilities

The post-holder must have the following:
Experience of running busy plots and show calling
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 a busy production
A good level of attention to detail, whilst maintaining awareness of the bigger picture
Excellent communication skills
A proactive approach to work

Desirable
Experience of deputising for a Stage Manager/Company Stage Manager

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 5pm on Tuesday 04 August 2026. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name]
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