Freelance Stage Manager – Christmas Show, Oxford

Arts Council England; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Council England in Oxford is seeking an experienced, practical Stage Manager for a Christmas production at the Old Fire Station. This short-term freelance role involves managing rehearsals, coordinating with the creative and technical teams, and supporting performances.

Hours are 40 per week, flexibly spread over six days. The successful candidate will handle rehearsal room management, prompt book maintenance, and on-site operating duties where possible, with a technician available if

Responsibilities

• Managing the rehearsal room, calls, schedules and production paperwork
• Maintaining the prompt book and sending rehearsal and performance reports
• Supporting technical rehearsals, get-ins and get-outs
• Operating the sound and lighting during performances if possible (although a technician can be provided if necessary)

Job description

Arts Council England in Oxford is seeking an experienced, practical Stage Manager for a Christmas production at the Old Fire Station. This short-term freelance role involves managing rehearsals, coordinating with the creative and technical teams, and supporting performances.

Hours are 40 per week, flexibly spread over six days. The successful candidate will handle rehearsal room management, prompt book maintenance, and on-site operating duties where possible, with a technician available if