ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (BOOK COVER)
Start Date: September 2026. Minimum contract length of 52 weeks.
Job Specification
You’ll report to the Company Manager & Stage Manager. You’ll also liaise directly with all departments on stage (cast, lighting, sound, automation, wardrobe & WHAM) as well as supporting the creative team to realise the artistic vision of the production.
The stage management team oversee all aspects of the physical production of CABARET both in performance, rehearsal and ongoing maintenance and repair. The team looks after the overall movement of props, furniture and actors on and off the stage to ensure a smooth running of performances. The ability to work as part of a team is vital in this role, as well as the ability to communicate well and bring a positive attitude into our workplace. As this position is a book cover, show calling experience is essential.
Due to the nature of this production, the ASM will also be asked to work on the prologue performance that takes place ahead of the scripted performance. The prologue performance takes place as the audience are entering the venue, with a separate cast to the scripted cast. You will be required to ensure the smooth running of this performance, some audience management alongside the FOH team, and the movement of props and cast welfare alongside the Company and Stage Manager.
Previous experience as an ASM plus some experience of Book Cover is essential.
Contract Type: SOLT/Equity
Salary - £900 per week as a buy-out (£46,800 per year) based on Equity ASM minimum for Category C Theatres of 42 hours plus 3 hours of overtime and 6 bank holidays.
To apply: Please follow the below link to the ATG recruitment portal. If you have one, please include a CV. If not, don’t worry – please tell us a bit about your background and what you could bring to CABARET in the “About Yourself” section.
Deadline: Please get in touch no later than Monday 10 August 2026 23:59.
10-08-2026 at 23:59
