Technical Stage Manager
Menagerie Theatre Company
United Kingdom, East
Posted on: Feb. 04, 2026
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Description:
Job Summary
Technical Stage Manager for Menagerie Theatre Company's tour of 'Albatross' by Martha Loader. Outside dates March 30th - May 30th 2026. DEADLINE: 5pm on 13.2.2026
Job Description
Technical Stage Manager for production and tour of Albatross, the new play by Martha Loader. Rehearsals take place in Cambridge, followed by a (largely) East of England small-scale venue tour, finishing with one week at the Omnibus Theatre, London.
Working alongside the Director and Creative Team to help the production come to fruition in rehearsal and on tour.
Rehearsal Period - being in rehearsal, helping to source props, creating a production book for the tour, liasing with venues to confirm technical arrangements.
Touring Period - supervising the get-in on the Company's behalf, delegating jobs to touring team where and when necessary. Ensuring the set is in place, and the technical functions (lights, sound, projection) are ready for performance. Supervising the get-out on the Company's behalf, delegating jobs to touring team where and when necessary.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
NECESSARY:
Stage management experience with strong technical skills & knowledge
Small-scale touring experience
A good working knowledge and practical experience of QLAB
Ability to prioritise workloads, think proactively and communicate clearly
DESIRABLE:
Full, clean driving license
Experience of driving transit van
Proximity to Cambridge
Knowledge of East of England small-scale touring circuit
Job Responsibilities
To coordinate and manage the technical side of the production, both in rehearsals and throughout the performance period - in conjunction with the Director and Creative Team
To be present in rehearsal and create a production book for the tour
To help source props
To be the primary technical contact with all the venues, during the rehearsal and performance period
To supervise get-in and get-out at each venue, delegating jobs to the touring team where and when necessary and appropriate
To ensure the stage is ready for each performance: ensuring the light, sound and projection plots are loaded into the venue's system; ensuring all necessary lights are correctly focused and the sound is playing correctly; ensuring actors have checked props and are all present at 30-minute call
To operate each performance through QLAB
How to Apply
Via email, please send letter of interest and CV with 2 references. If you have any questions about the role please email Patrick Morris at the address below.
We will invite up to 5 applicants to interview which will either be in-person or via Zoom
Contact name: Patrick Morris
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Feb. 13, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
East
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