Company Stage Manager – Lanny

We are looking for an experienced Company Stage Manager for Lanny, a new play directed by our Artistic Director Nancy Medina.

Dates: Wednesday 9^th September to Tuesday 10^th November 2026 (including prep and returns).

Location: Bristol

Contract: Full time, fixed term, Equity Subsidised Theatre Agreement (MRSL 1).

Salary: Equity Subsidised Theatre Agreement (MRSL 1) CSM weekly rate, plus subsistence and travel where applicable.

Essential skills required: 

•  Minimum 3 years’ experience in the role of Company Stage Manager at a similar professional scale. 
• Demonstrable experience of working with new writing.

Duties: The duties and responsibilities of the Company Stage Manager will include those usually expected of a professional at a regional producing theatre, including but not limited to:

• To manage and lead the Stage Management team.
• Responsible for the day to day running and administration of rehearsals and performances.
• To lead on scheduling and calls across rehearsals, tech, previews and run.
• To support the acquisition of props and furniture for the production within the allocated budget.
• To facilitate and ensure communication between all departments.
• To work within the Equity Subsidised Agreement, managing and recording company hours within allotted budgets.
• To maintain the welfare of the company and show staff.
• To work in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and in-house policies.
• To carry out all other Company Stage Manager duties associated with a first-class production at this scale.

Personal attributes: Proven experience as a Company Stage Manager. An excellent communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills. The ability to work calmly under pressure. Exemplary time management and organisational skills. A positive, committed and solution-focused attitude. A passion for regional theatre. 

If you meet the essential criteria, please send your CV and a brief covering letter by Monday 18^th May at 10.00am to jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk.

Please also complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form and send it with your application.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

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