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Assistant Stage Manager (book cover) - Christmas Carol Goes Wrongexpired

Kenny Wax Productions

United Kingdom United Kingdom, UK-wide
Posted on: June 07, 2025

Description:

Job Summary

Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. A brand new Goes Wrong from Mischief will tour the UK from November and cause chaos in London this Christmas. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professi
Job Description
Salary: £850 per performance week plus touring allowance & travel

Benefits: Access to wellbeing support, First Aid Training if needed, access to physiotherapy and access to company rate tickets

Contract: Fixed Term 23 weeks

Show schedule: performances are 6 days per week either Monday - Saturday or Tuesday - Sunday depending on each venue's schedule.

Holiday: equivalent of 28 days per year

Dates: September 2025 - February 2026

Location: Various UK Touring venues & the West End

Job Description:

To work with the Stage Manager, Company Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager to learn and perform stage plots;

To learn and keep up-to-date with 'the book' and call the show as a book cover when required;

To supervise show crew and/or deps including the in-house technical team and perform a pivotal role in the smooth running of the show from venue to venue;

To maintain show cue sheets and paperwork in collaboration with the Deputy Stage Manager;

To recognise where maintenance work needs to be carried out or replacements are required and bring this to the attention of the Stage Manager;

To take part in maintenance calls and attend understudy rehearsals as required;

To maintain and source props, carrying out repairs in emergencies as required;

To assist the Stage Management team with rehearsal requirements including: script copies, stage mark-up, rehearsal and prop requests;

Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of an Assistant Stage Manager based on industry norms and practice.

Job Requirements
Personal Attributes: We are looking for applicants with previous book cover experience in a similar role on tour or the West End. The role requires someone who has a strong ability to work as part of a team and in high pressure situations. Last minute cast changes are normal on this production, so applicants must be able to adapt quickly.

Person Specification:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;

A proactive and flexible attitude;

Previous experience of UK Touring;

Previous experience of working as part 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;

How to Apply
Please send a CV to [email protected] with CCGW ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER in the subject line.
Deadline is 5pm Friday 20th June. We plan to hold interviews as applications come in

Contact name: Isobel O'Flanagan
Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
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