Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
The Play That Goes Wrong
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Feb. 11, 2026
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Description:
Job Summary
We are recruiting for a motivated Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) to join The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre. The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience as a Tech ASM (including Book Cover) and must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Job Description
Assisting the production and Stage Management teams with the running of rehearsals and performances, covering tracks and maintenance.
Learning and keeping up-to-date with 'the book' and calling the show as book cover when required.
Ensuring that stage and rehearsal environments are set-up and maintained as required with appropriate set, props, and other effects as necessary.
Performing the ASM plots as directed by the Company Stage Manager, including some onstage cues
Training and supervising new Deps as required.
Recognising where maintenance work needs to be carried out and reporting this to the Company Stage Manager.
Maintaining props and carrying out repairs as required.
Ensuring all Stage Management equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner.
Assisting the Stage Management team with rehearsal requirements and requests.
Working collaboratively with all other departments including the theatre technical team in order to ensure the smooth running of the production.
Learning other plots within your department and providing absence cover for other members of your department as necessary.
Deputise for the DSM as required, including calling rehearsals and performances with responsibility for Sound operation (QLab) as part of the show call.
Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Tech ASM based on industry norms and practice.
Job Requirements
Demonstrable professional experience as an ASM (including Book Cover) on a production of a similar scale on tour/West End.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail.
The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
A calm and proactive approach to technical troubleshooting.
A strong understanding of comic timing.
Comfortable working with ladders and pyrotechnics (full training will be provided).
The ability to work well with actors and creative teams.
The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.
Knowledge of SOLT/Equity union agreements.
Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including COSHH.
Job Responsibilities
The Tech ASM (Book Cover) will work with the wider Stage Management team in the running and maintenance of the West End production.
Salary: £774.28 based on 8 performances a week, plus Sunday Performance payments as per the SOLT/Equity agreement.
Benefits: Access to wellbeing support, First Aid Training if needed, and access to company rate tickets.
Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Start Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Contract Length: 12 months
Show schedule: 7:30pm Tuesday - Saturday, 2:30pm Saturday, and 3pm & 7pm Sunday.
Holiday: 28 days per year
How to Apply
To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and one-page Cover Letter to [email protected] by 12:00PM on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Feb. 25, 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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