Alton Towers | Stage Manager/Company Manager

RWS Entertainment Group; Alton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RWS Global is seeking an experienced Stage Manager / Company Manager for Dine With The Dead at Alton Towers Resort, Northampton. This freelance role runs 12 October – 2 November 2026, with rehearsals in early October and on-site performances through late October.

You’ll lead day-to-day operations, coordinate cast and crew, and ensure smooth show execution. Reporting to the Technical/Production Manager, the role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and

Qualifications

• Previous Stage Management experience.
• Ability to lead cast teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Experience with radio communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational lead for the show on site.
• Maintain radio communications with Front of House, Technical and Production teams.
• Work alongside the Technical Team to deliver show cues and timings.
• Lead and support the cast on a day-to-day basis.
• Address welfare, attendance and performance issues.
• Complete Daily Operational Reports (DORs).
• Escalate significant concerns to Production.
• Lead daily briefings and maintain professional standards.
• Support health, safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

Stage Management

Cast coordination

Leadership

Communication

Under pressure

Job description

RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports,creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia and consumer products.

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.

Stage Manager / Company Manager

Dine With The Dead | Alton Towers Resort (Halloween 2026)

Rate | £18 per hour

Reporting To | Technical Manager / Production Manager

Location | Northampton & Alton Towers Resort, UK

Contract Dates | 12 October - 2 November 2026

Contract Type | Freelance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stage Manager / Company Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Dine With The Dead, an immersive dining theatre experience presented at Alton Towers Resort. This role combines stage management and company management responsibilities.

Contract Schedule

Rehearsals | 1-2 days in Northampton between 12-17 October.

On Site | 19-22 October including preview on 22 October. Final Rehearsal/Opening: 23 October.

Operational Period | 23 October - 2 November. 14 performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the operational lead for the show on site.


• Maintain radio communications with Front of House, Technical and Production teams.


• Work alongside the Technical Team to deliver show cues and timings.


• Lead and support the cast on a day-to-day basis.


• Address company welfare, attendance and performance issues.


• Complete Daily Operational Reports (DORs).


• Escalate significant concerns to Production.


• Lead daily briefings and maintain professional standards.


• Support health, safety and emergency procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous Stage Management experience.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Experience leading cast teams.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Experience using radio communication systems.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE

Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.