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General Manager
Playful Productions
Leicester Square, London, UK | Salaried: £40000 – £50000 | Closing: 3rd August 2026
Summary
The General Manager is accountable for the day-to-day management of West End productions, including
both Broadway and international transfers, tours, new productions and large-scale productions. The General
Manager will lead the delivery of allocated productions, taking responsibility for running these on budget
and to schedule.
More Details
Here is a streamlined **job posting summary** based on the full description:
**General Manager, Theatre Productions**
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised General Manager to oversee the successful delivery of large-scale theatre productions from pre-production through to closing. Working closely with Producers, Executive Producers, Directors, creative teams and production departments, the General Manager will lead the operational, financial and contractual management of productions including West End shows, UK tours, international transfers, workshops and new productions.
The role will be responsible for developing and managing production budgets, overseeing contracts and negotiations, coordinating staffing and recruitment, ensuring compliance with union agreements and employment requirements, and providing strategic oversight across all areas of production delivery. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for production teams, venues and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards.
Key responsibilities include managing production finances, contracts and payroll, overseeing company management and production teams, supporting casting and recruitment processes, coordinating press and marketing events, managing touring logistics, and ensuring all health, safety and operational requirements are met. The role also involves contributing to business development, improving production processes and representing the company externally.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in professional theatre production management, with a strong background in musicals and/or plays, including large-scale West End productions and UK tours. They will have excellent commercial awareness, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead multiple productions while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
