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Deputy Stage Manager

London

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, Deputy Stage Manager on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London's West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.


Previous experience as a Deputy Stage Manager on a busy show is essential. Skills required include attention to detail, the ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy live production environment and good all-round technical skills.


Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of a Deputy Stage Manager on a first-class West End production and include (but will not be limited to) maintaining the prompt book, calling the show, teaching the book and any changes to Book Covers, cueing sound and automation and deputising for the Stage Manager when they are unavailable, (both managing the department and stepping into their on stage track).


We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Start Date: June 2025
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.
Job Location: West End London.
Contract Type: A year contract in the first instance, then the contract will be rolling.
Salary: Weekly buyout rate as per SOLT/Equity Agreement.
Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Tuesday to Sunday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.
Application Deadline: Monday 31st March 2025, Midday



Date Approved

06/03/25

Deadline For Applications

30/03/25

Job Title

Deputy Stage Manager

Location

London

Remote Working Options

Fully Office/Studio Based

Salary/Rate

tbc

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Duration

12 months +

Industry

Theatre

Minimum Experience

1-3 Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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