Contract Type: Freelance, Fixed Term Monday 16th November 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027
Due to the nature of this contract, successful applicants will be required to attend all dates stated in the attached schedule. Rest days are outlined in the schedule.
Hours: As per attached Pantomime Schedules and requirements of Job Description
Fee: £1250 weekly fee, plus £150.88 Holiday pay per week.
Subsistence in line with 2026 UK Theatre rates and Travel will also be payable if successful applicants address is further than 25 miles from the venue.
Location: Rehearsals will take place at Norwich Theatre Stage Two. Performances at Norwich Theatre Royal.
About us
Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.
We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.
About the role
This role will provide Company Management duties for the rehearsals, pre-production, performances of the Pantomime production. It will act as the on-the-ground contact for day-to-day operational matters with specific emphasis on key areas such as performer well-being, operational and personnel performance and press and PR activity.
About you
With demonstrable experience working as a Company or Stage Manager, you will have working knowledge of the functions and capabilities of production systems, experience of running rehearsal rooms and tech, and have strong team & communication skills. You will have extensive knowledge of relevant Equity / Musician’s Union / BECTU agreements and guidelines. You will also be able to work flexibility, with varied hours as documented the in schedule.
For full details of the role including the person specification and schedule, please refer to the attached role description.
Closing Date for applications: 8th July 2026
Interviews to take place week commencing 13th July 2026
