Technical Assistant Stage Manager – SIX UK & International Tour

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Six The Musical


  • Job Title: Technical Assistant Stage Manager – SIX UK & International Tour
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

The hugely successful UK & International Tour of smash-hit musical SIX is looking for a Technical Assistant Stage Manager to join the company on a year’s contract from end of November 2025.

Job Description

Salary: £795 per performance week plus touring allowance & travel

Benefits: First Aid Training if needed, Wellbeing and Resilience programmes, access to physiotherapy and company rate tickets

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract until November 2026 (with a short contract break to be discussed at interview stage)

Show schedule: Performances are 6 days per week either Monday – Saturday or Tuesday – Sunday depending on each venue’s schedule.

Holiday: 28 days per year

Start Date: End of November 2025

Location: Weekly UK & International Touring

Personal Attributes: We are looking for applicants with previous Technical ASM and book cover experience. The role requires someone who has a calm and practical approach to technical trouble-shooting and the ability to work well in high pressure environments. Strong administrative skills and superb attention to detail are a must.

Job Description:

  • To assist the production and Stage Management teams with the running of the production, covering tracks and maintenance;
  • To support the second day of the get-in and work well with venue crew;
  • To lead and instruct others in the loading of the 3 show trailers for all get-outs;
  • To ensure stage and rehearsal environments are set-up and maintained as required with appropriate set, props, costume, illusions and other effects necessary;
  • To perform the ASM plots as directed by the Company Stage Manager, including the supervision of show crew and deps as required;
  • To learn the book and act as occasional book cover including calling selected followspots on occasion;
  • To recognise where maintenance work needs to be carried out or replacements are required and bring this to the attention of the Company Stage Manager or Production Manager;
  • To take part in maintenance calls and attend understudy rehearsals as required;
  • Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Technical Assistant Stage Manager based on industry norms and practice.

Job Requirements

Person Specification:

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
  • A proactive and flexible attitude;
  • Previous experience of UK Touring including leading in the task of loading trailers, and providing book cover;
  • Previous experience of working as a team;
  • The ability to work well with actors and creative team;
  • The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
  • Awareness of current health & safety legislation;
  • Experience of international touring is desirable;
  • Strong pastoral skills are desirable.

How to Apply

To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and one-page Cover Letter to [email protected], with SIX TOUR TECH ASM in the title.

The deadline for applications is 10:00AM on Friday 28th November 2025.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.

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