Due to a change in personal circumstances, we are recruiting for a freelance Company Stage Manager to work on our co-production of My Brother's a Genius by Debris Stevenson. We're looking to appoint an experienced Touring CSM with special interest in Sound to work with the Production Manager to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals, tech, open and the run at Sheffield Playhouse and local schools, and subsequent tour to schools and theatres across the UK in Spring 2026. Full engagement: 5th January 2026 to 29th March 2026 Option to split contract: Rehearsals and Sheffield run: 5th January 2026 to 14th February 2026 Tour only: 23rd February to 29th March 2026 (with paid hand over days during w/c 9th Feb) DATES AND LOCATIONS Rehearsals will take place in Sheffield. Pre-production: Autumn 2025 Rehearsals: 5th - 24th Jan 2026 Tech: 26th - 28th Jan 2026 Previews & Press: 28th - 30th Jan 2026 Sheffield run: 31st Jan - 14th Feb 2026 Holiday week: w/c 16th Feb 2026 Tour: 23rd February - 29th March 2026 FEE £681 per week plus travel, accommodation and meal allowances. CONTRACT Your contract will be with Theatre Centre. We are an ITC Fair Work Approved Manager and use these contracts. ESSENTIAL The CSM will drive the van, therefore applicants must be over the age of 25 and must have a clean driver's license. Theatre Centre will require you to have a full enhanced DBS and will process and pay for this on your behalf. Please read the job pack on our website for more details. Please use the portal on our website to: Submit your personal details Upload your CV Let us know if you’re applying for the full engagement, the rehearsal and Sheffield run only, or the tour only. You must complete an Equal Opportunities Form along with your application. Your submission to this form will be anonymous. Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Mon 24th November 2025 at 12pm (noon) First interviews (zoom): Fri 28th November 2025 Second interviews (in person): Tues 2nd December 2025 We’re aware this is prime panto season so can be flexible on how and when we meet – we just want to hear from you.Job Summary
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