To contribute to the creation, staging and presentation of work of the highest artistic standards by assisting in the effective and efficient running of the Production Department. To deputise for the Head of Stage as and when required.
Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager (2 positions)
Tangled Feet
Touring | Weekly paid: £825 – £925 | Closing: 3rd August 2026
Summary
1) Stage Manager (Sept 7th – Oct 10th)
2) Assistant Stage Manager (Sept 21st- Oct 10th)
Following extensive research and development Tangled Feet are devising a new piece of theatre for 8–12-year-olds which will perform at Polka Theatre and The Hat Factory this autumn.
We are looking for two people to join our Stage Management team
More Details
Stage Manager role detail
Dates:
Sept 7-11 -rehearsals Stanley Arts, Croydon
Sept 14 – 18 -rehearsals Jerwood Space
Sept 21 – 25 -rehearsals Jerwood Space
Sept 28 – Oct 2 -Tech and Dress rehearsals Polka Theatre (Adventure Theatre)
Oct 3 & 4 -Performances at Polka Theatre 11.30/3
Oct 9 & 10 -Performances at Hat Factory Luton (timing on 9th TBC, 10th 11.30/2.30)
Role & Responsibilities:
As Stage Manager, your responsibilities will include:
-to attend all rehearsals in consultation with the Director and create the “prompt copy” including all cues and blocking and circulate regular rehearsal notes and notes from Production / Creative meetings.
-to assist the PM in ensuring we have all necessary props, costumes, equipment as relevant and to help co-ordinate (with Production Manager) and ensure the smooth running of all Get-Ins and Get-Outs.
-to assist in the liaison with the two venues in this period and represent Tangled Feet on the ground.
-with the support of the Tangled Feet team support touring personnel, responding to questions and requests and supporting their general well-being
-to be responsible for the day-to-day management of Tangled Feet’s Health and Safety Policy and the general Health and Safety of the Company. This includes responsibility for Fire Safety, First Aid and accident procedures.
-to co-ordinate the stage managing and the day to day running of the show at venues including operating LX / FX as necessary during performance.
-to liaise regularly with Tangled Feet regarding tour management, producing weekly calls, show reports and schedules if necessary.
-to share the driving of a hire van with the PM and ASM as necessary (most likely for moving set and props from rehearsal spaces to venues).
-with ASM to manage/ perform prop/ costume maintenance as necessary.
-with ASM to be responsible for co-ordinating all stage management petty cash spending as agreed with the PM/ Tangled Feet within the overall budget and providing accurate breakdowns of all spending including all receipts.
-to monitor the artistic standards of the production, produce show reports and call sheets and to liaise with the Director regarding such matters.
-to assist the PM in ensuring the set, costumes and props are stored in the appropriate way and to assist with the return of any equipment hired (in line with Tangled Feet Environmental Policy).
–Experience working with video projection and/or sound in QLAB is desired.
–You will need to hold a UK driving licence.
-First aid qualification is desirable but not essential.
Fees £185 per day (£925 5-day week) plus Travel, Accommodation and Per Diem allowances.
ASM role detail
Dates:
Sept 21– 25 -rehearsals Jerwood Space
Sept 28 – Oct 2 -Tech and Dress rehearsals Polka Theatre (Adventure Theatre)
Oct 3 & 4 -Performances at Polka Theatre 11.30/3.30
Oct 9 & 10 -Performances at Hat Factory Luton (timing on 9th TBC, 10th 11.30/2.30)
Role & Responsibilities:
As Assistant Stage Manager, your responsibilities will include:
-to attend relevant rehearsals as agreed with the Director, SM and PM
-to assist the SM and PM in ensuring we have all necessary props, costumes and equipment
-to deputise the SM with the creation of the “prompt copy” including all cues and blocking and circulate regular rehearsal notes and notes from Production / Creative meetings
-to assist the SM in supporting the acting company and creative team
-with the SM: to co-ordinate and ensure the smooth running of all Get-ins and Get-outs for the two venues within this period
-to develop good relations with the venues visited and represent Tangled Feet on the ground
-to assist the SM in the co-ordination of the stage managing and the day to day running of the show at venues including operating LX / FX / AV (if needed)
-to share the driving of a hire van with the PM and ASM as necessary (most likely for moving set and props from rehearsal spaces to venues)
-to liaise regularly with Tangled Feet regarding tour management, producing paperwork if needed
-to manage prop/ costume maintenance as necessary
-to co-ordinate with SM on petty cash spending as agreed with PM
-to be responsible for keeping track of the stock of programmes and any other
FOH materials
- to assist the PM in ensuring the set, costumes and props are stored in the appropriate way (and in line with Tangled Feet Environmental Policy)
–Experience working with video projection and/or sound in QLAB is desired
–You will need to hold a UK driving licence
-First aid qualification is desirable but not essential
Fees £165 per day (£825 5-day week) plus Travel, Accommodation and Per Diem allowances.
To apply for either role
Please apply with your CV, a short statement on why you are suitable for the role, full contact details, details of 2 referees (and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on this link) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNXiGrYt58IEI-5CwhXE6ZqFpqBC-XvigUjXXiAvQbd1YMSg/viewform
to Co-Artistic Director Nathan Curry nathan@tangledfeet.com and Exec Producer, Debo Adebayo producer@tangledfeet.com
Please put Stage Manager application or Assistant Stage Manager application in the title of your email. You can apply for both positions in one submission but please note that.
DEADLINE AUGUST 3rd 10am
Interviews will be w/c Aug 10th online and around schedules
