Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
Wicked London
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Dec. 31, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Wicked London are seeking a Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) to join the team.
Job Description
Job: Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
Responsible to: Stage Manager
Salary: Above SOLT/Equity minima https://www.equity.org.uk/
Probationary Period: 12 weeks
Contract: Initially fixed term for 1 year with the intention of becoming open-ended, subject to review. The position is full time and evening and weekend work will be required. Performance schedule Tuesday - Saturday evening performances (at 7.30pm) and 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Please note this contract is subject to the Producer's right to give two weeks' notice to close the Production.
Start date: ASAP
Location: Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
Job Requirements
Preferred: Book Cover experience on a large-scale show in a similar role.
Personal Attributes: Ability to remain calm under pressure, high level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail orientated, strong communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
Job Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as an Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) may include but will not be limited to:
assisting the Stage Manager, Company Manager and Production Manager to ensure the effective use of resources in running the show;
maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production;
working with your team, other technical departments, the acting company, resident creative team members and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
assisting with the smooth running of the rehearsal room, technical rehearsals on stage and understudy rehearsals;
attending all rehearsals as required;
assisting with the maintenance of all props and set, including checks prior to each performance;
having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] with your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line by 10am on January 4th 2026. Please include ‘Wicked Recruitment’ in the title of your email.
To assist with the shortlisting process, please save your CV as a pdf, with the file name “‘First name’ ‘last name’ – CV”
Contact name: Wicked London Production Ltd
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Jan. 04, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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