Kenny Wax Productions are recruiting for a motivated Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) to join The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre. The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience as a DSM or equivalent on similar productions and must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits include enrolment in our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to company rate tickets. We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and particularly encourage those of the Global Majority to apply.

Contract Type

Full-time, fixed term contract for one year with the option to extend.

Dates of Employment

28 January 2025–27 January 2026

Location

Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA.

Show Schedule

7:30pm Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30pm Saturday, and 3pm & 7pm Sunday.

Salary

£821.88 based on 8 performances a week, plus Sunday Performance payments as per the SOLT/Equity agreement.

Holiday

As per the SOLT/Equity agreement.

Probationary Period

12 Weeks.

Responsible To

Company Stage Manager and General Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applicants should have proven experience as, or covering for, the CSM. The role requires someone who has exceptional people skills and can work in a highly pressured environment. A very strong knowledge of Health and Safety procedures would be desirable due to the physicality of the show. Last minute cast changes are normal on this production, so applicants must be able to adapt quickly. Applicants must be able to fit into an already established team.

Duties and Responsibilities

To call each performance

To create and maintain an up-to-date prompt copy, to include blocking, any script changes, all technical cues and any other relevant information (such as contingencies)

To work closely with the Company Stage Manager and Resident Director to schedule and co-ordinate rehearsals and ensure the rehearsal room or stage is set-up appropriately prior to their commencement

To deputise for the Company Stage Manager where necessary for Sickness and Holiday cover.

To teach the book to all book-covers

To assist the Company Manager in compiling show paperwork including but not limited to rehearsal calls, rehearsal / show reports, cue sheets and other paperwork relative to the prompt copy

To ensure all stage management equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner

Work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production

Learn all plots/tracks within your department in order to provide absence cover for other members of your department where necessary

To lead and facilitate Cast Change rehearsals for the incoming company alongside CSM and Associate and Resident Director

Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Deputy Stage Manager based on industry norms and practice.

Person Specification

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail

Have proven experience of covering a more senior role, such as CSM

A proactive and flexible attitude

An understanding of comic timing.

Experience working with actors and creative teams and the ability to manage expectations.

Discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information.

The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.

Knowledge of SOLT and Equity union agreements.

Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation.

To apply, or for further information

Please send a CV and one-page Cover Letter to [email protected] by 12 noon on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

Interviews will take place in-person on Friday 17 January 2025.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK, and must be able to start on Tuesday 28 January 2025