DISNEY’S HERCULES ON STAGE – Assistant Stage Manager

The British Blacklist; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Stage Manager for the upcoming UK premiere of Disney's Hercules in London! This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to support the production of a large-scale musical, ensuring every rehearsal and performance runs smoothly. You will collaborate with talented individuals across various departments, helping to maintain the high standards expected of a Disney production. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for theatre, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a magical experience that brings joy to audiences and showcases the best of British theatre!

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale musical productions is highly desirable.
• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with various teams to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances.
• Handle problems during performances quickly and calmly.

Skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Score reading

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Disney’sHerculesis looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Stage manager to join the team …

Disney is recruiting staff across all departments for the UK (United Kingdom) premiere ofHercules, opening in London Summer 2025. Having opened in Hamburg, Germany, to rave reviews, we are proud to bringHerculesto the home of British Theatre.

Job Title:Assistant Stage Manager
Position Type:Fixed-Term Contract
Reports to:Stage Manager, Company, General and Production Management, Deputy Stage Manager
Location:West End, London

This upcoming role is an opportunity for a keen and motivated individual to join the Stage Management department on Disney’s Hercules on a fixed-term basis. This staff member will help with the day to day of running a large-scale musical to maintain the excellence of the show.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Liaise between Company Manager, Technical departments, Resident Creative Team, Production and General Management Teams and local venue staff to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
• Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances, ensuring creative team and company are suitability supported. This includes recast rehearsals and ongoing cover rehearsals.
• Ensure an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
• Learn and execute tracks for the Stage Management department.
• Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.
• Perform daily setup, stage pre-sets and provide clear communication with the Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager and the crew.
• Responsible for covering the book, calling performances and ensuring these take place safely.
• Handle any problems that occur during performances quickly and calmly.
• Take an active role in teaching new members of staff, deps and local crews and work closely with theatre staff at the touring venues to ensure the smooth running of the production.
• Create and maintain accurate production paperwork.
• Ensure an efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
• Work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy, liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager to ensure the Health and Safety Policy is followed.
• Work closely and in conjunction with the Stage Manager.

Skills Required:

• Clear, confident communication and decision making essential.
• Ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure.
• Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with cast, creative and production team essential.
• Transparent and open approach, be able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and use of own initiative
• A full awareness of need for integrity and confidentiality
• Organised with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of being ‘on the book’ on large-scale musical production working with an international cast is highly desirable.
• Strong score reading ability required.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• A strong team player.
• Ability to follow instructions and department rules.
• A motivated individual driven to learn new skills and understand what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.
• Discretion and ability to work closely with others.
• Well organised across all work.

Additional Information:

• Fixed Term Contract – Spring 2025 start, opening summer 2025.
• 40 hours per week.
• Weekend and evening work integral (Monday to Saturday show schedule).
• This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and safety rules & regulations at the production.

For more informationor to apply, please apply via this link:Smart
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th December

Please make sure to reference The British Blacklist in your application.