Deputy Stage Manager for major pantomime

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Scotland seeks a Deputy Stage Manager for the major pantomime 'Snow White' at Alhambra Theatre. The role involves extensive responsibilities, including administrative tasks, scheduling, and ensuring safety during rehearsals and performances, with an attractive remuneration package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage management required.
• Ability to create and maintain rehearsal and show documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear prompt copies for the show.
• Call the show and assist with rehearsal scheduling.
• Prepare rehearsal space and manage daily rehearsal notes.

Skills

Administration

Record Keeping

Risk Assessment

Communication

Job description

Deputy Stage Manager for Major Pantomime

Location: Alhambra Theatre

Deadline: 31 July 2025 at 17:00

The Alhambra Theatre is seeking an experienced Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) for this year's major pantomime, Snow White.

Responsibilities include:

1. Creating and maintaining clear and accurate prompt copies for the show.
2. Ensuring all administration is completed efficiently and maintaining complete records.
3. Preparing and maintaining the rehearsal space for safe and efficient rehearsals.
4. Providing daily rehearsal calls and assisting with planning and scheduling activities.
5. Creating and distributing daily rehearsal notes as instructed.
6. Reporting potential problems early and highlighting any risk assessments needed.
7. Assisting in producing risk assessments in collaboration with the Stage Manager and Production Manager.
8. Calling the show and participating in get-in and get-out procedures.
9. Creating and distributing a show report after each performance in consultation with the Stage Manager.

Dates: 17th November – 28th December

Fee: £3,250 – £3,750 (dependent on experience)

Approximate hours: 250 total hours, around 42 hours per week

The deadline for applications is Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 17:00.