Deputy Stage Manager (Fixed Term)

Northern Stages’ group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Stage in Newcastle Upon Tyne invites applications for a Deputy Stage Manager to support The Snow Queen production. You will assist the Stage Management team, run rehearsals, call performances, prepare prompt copies and show reports, and help maintain safe, efficient work in a busy creative environment.

This fixed-term Equity contract runs 26/10/2026–02/01/2027, with travel, subsistence, overtime and other payments where applicable, at Northern Stage’s Barras Bridge and Byker venues.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years professional theatre experience.
• Experience as a Deputy Stage Manager, calling productions.
• Experience opening new theatrical productions is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist SM with running an efficient and safe rehearsal room.
• Communicate with the Producer and Director about production matters.
• Prepare and distribute accurate rehearsal notes and show reports.
• Collaborate with stage personnel and technical departments as needed.
• Compile setting lists for props, furniture and set dressing.
• Maintain a clear Prompt Copy and essential paperwork during rehearsals and tech.
• Call each performance and coordinate with crew on timing and cues.
• Support Green initiatives and general duties as requested.

Skills

Stage management

Calling productions

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

Please note: our Box Office is open 12-4, Mon – Fri

CALLOUT: Deputy Stage Manager for The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen written by Laura Lindow

directed by Natalie Ibu

A Northern Stage Production

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable is thrillingly reimagined in this spellbinding new production.

A festively frozen fairytale for the whole family that you won’t want to miss this Christmas.

The Role

We are looking for a Deputy Stage Manager to work with us on The Snow Queen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting SM with the running of an efficient and safe rehearsal room, ensuring rehearsals run smoothly and that company and creatives are suitably supported
• With other members of the Stage Management Team, maintain regular and effective communication with the Producer and Director, bringing to them in a timely manner, anything concerning the production, creatives or performing company which may need their attention.
• To communicate any relevant information to all production staff, including the freelance creative team, through accurate and precise rehearsal notes
• Liaising with the Director, stage personnel and other technical departments as necessary
• With the SM and ASM, compiling setting lists for props, furniture and set dressing
• Compiling and maintaining a clear Prompt Copy and other necessary paperwork throughout rehearsals and technical rehearsals
• Calling each performance, potentially operating Sound, ensuring that all crew members receive all necessary information at the correct time
• Compiling accurate and precise show reports and distributing them all concerned parties
• Keeping timesheets for yourself and the performers, with the CM
• Where necessary, to participate and assist in Northern Stage’s projects / workshops
• In conjunction with SM to be aware of Health and Safety issues surrounding performers
• Attend all rehearsals, production meetings, technical and dress rehearsals and performances as called
• Take minutes of production meetings and issue to the Production Manager
• Actively support and promote Northern Stage’s green initiatives and their commitment to achieve the Green Book for Productions Intermediate Standard.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by Northern Stage and as customarily expected of a Deputy Stage Manager

Person Specification, Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years professional experience, preferably working on mid to large scale productions
• Experience as a Deputy Stage Manager, calling productions
• Experience and a good working knowledge of opening new theatrical productions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Key Info

Salary: £579.25 per week. With any agreed increase from Equity. This is a Grade 1 Equity contract, with travel, subsistence, overtime and extra show payments also paid when applicable.

Contract Terms: As per the Equity/UK Theatre agreement for Subsidised Managers

Contract Dates: 26/10/2026 – 02/01/2027

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Location: Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RH and Northern Stage Rehearsal Studio, 34 Brinkburn St, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2LE

Our recruitment process is open to all, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority and D/deaf & disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our sector.

The deadline for applications is Friday 28th August.