Stage Manager

Summary

UK tour (16 March–1 August) Unpaid hiatus (2 August – 20 September) Toronto engagement (Handover, tech & performance commencing 21 September, exact attendance to be agreed) Contract start: w/c 16th March 2026 Dates: March 2026 until November 2026 Location: Various UK Touring venues & Toronto, Canada

More Details

We are looking for applicants with previous experience of Stage Managing touring
new musicals. Knowledge and experience of the working practices of a touring production are highly
desirable. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and previous experience of line
managing multiple people would be desirable, alongside exceptional organisational and scheduling
skills. The Stage Manager is a management role on the Tour and candidates should be comfortable in
this position.

Job Description:
Directly manage the Stage Management team and the running of all performances of the
production.

Work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to
ensure the smooth running of the production.

Manage and schedule the Stage Management department
Ensure relevant rehearsal notes, production meeting notes or show report notes are actioned
and reporting any issues to the Production Manager

To work closely with the Company Manager and Director/Associate Director to schedule and
coordinate rehearsals and ensure the rehearsal room or stage is setup appropriately prior to
their commencement;
Be involved in the load in and load out of venues as necessary
Learn the book and cover as necessary
Deputise for the CM where necessary
Working in accordance with the Producer’s Health and Safety policy, which may include any
training deemed necessary;

Complying at all times with the rules and regulations in force at the venues under the control
of the Production;

Having a practical understanding of the Producer’s employment policies and demonstrating a
willingness to comply with these policies;

Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Stage Manager based
on industry norms and practice

Person Specification:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;

A proactive and flexible attitude;

Previous experience of UK Touring;

Previous experience of working as part of a team;

The ability to work well with actors and creative team;

The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;

Confidence in leading sensitive conversations and managing a team;

Awareness of current health & safety legislation;

Strong working knowledge of UK Theatre & SOLT Equity and BECTU agreements.


Please send a CV to
recruitment@kennywax.com with KARATE KID Stage Manager in the subject
line.
Deadline is 5pm 15th February.

Organisation

Kenny Wax Productions

Location Type

Touring

Salary Type

Weekly Paid

Weekly Rate

1050

Closing Date

15/02/2026

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Backstage & Technical