Lil.Miss.Lady Tour Company Stage Manager

Job Summary

The Company Stage Manager will have complete oversight of HighRise Entertainment’s upcoming production, Lil.Miss.Lady written & directed by Dominic Garfield with music by Lady Lykez. They will be a key contact and manager for all company and staff, and act as representative during the U.K. tour.

Job Description

The Company Stage Manager will have complete oversight of HighRise Entertainment’s upcoming production, Lil.Miss.Lady written & directed by Dominic Garfield with music by Lady Lykez. They will be a key contact and manager for all company and staff, and act as representative during the U.K. tour.

The touring schedule begins with rehearsals (13.01.25 – 07.02.25) and ends with the final leg (07.07.25-20.07.25). Rehearsals, tech, and some performances are based in London, with the tour visiting venues in Gloucester, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Fee: £6,930

Please note that this is a freelance position.

Deadline for applications is midday on 22 October.

Interviews will be held online on 24 and 25 October.

For more information on how to apply and the full job pack, please visit the website: https://highrisetheatre.co.uk/jobs/

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in Company Stage Manager, Company Manager, or Stage Manager roles on mid-scale productions or within a similar sized organisation, including touring productions
• Proactive and energetic, able to work with commitment and dedication to find solutions
• Proven track record of actively managing and promoting safe and culturally relevant spaces
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, lead, and organise large, collaborative teams of multi-talented and diverse artists

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the touring production
• Lead, schedule, and manage all rehearsals, with the support of the DSM, including but not limited to fit-up and get outs, technical rehearsals, previews, and press nights
• Ensure the welfare and safety of the company and staff at all times
• Uphold company values ensuring an inclusive, accessible, and supportive anti-racist culture across rehearsals and run
• Liaise extensively with the Creative Team, ensuring a smooth flow of information
• Control and oversee the running of all performances, ensuring that the agreed and established artistic and technical standards for such productions are maintained at all times
• Ensure props, stage management, and company overtime budgets are managed efficiently, providing assistance for financial planning and budgeting objectives as and when required, in liaison with Project Producer
• Supervise and support arranging extra events such as filming, photo shoots, assisted performances