English National Ballet

Interim Stage Manager

English National Ballet  •  £65k/yr  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Interim Stage Manager

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: Technical and Costume

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London

Compensation: £1,300 per week

Description

About the role

English National Ballet is seeking Interim Stage Manager(s) to support our Autumn Tour and seasonal performance programme. Engagements are available across a range of productions and rehearsal periods, including the below.

We welcome applications from candidates who are available for some, but not all, of these dates. We are open to appointing multiple Interim Stage Managers to cover different productions, venues, or periods of the tour.

Romeo & Juliet

  • Rehearsals at MCD: w/c 5 October 2026 and w/c 26 October 2026
  • Liverpool: w/c 12 October 2026
  • Manchester: w/c 19 October 2026
  • Southampton: w/c 30 November 2026
  • London Coliseum: w/c 11 January and w/c 18 January 2027

Nutcracker

  • Rehearsals at MCD: w/c 9 November to w/c 23 November 2026, and w/c 7 December 2026
  • London Coliseum performances: w/c 14 December 2026 to w/c 4 January 2027

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Stage Management team to provide a reliable and effective service for all aspects of production, at MCD or any designated venue, on national tours.
  • Ensure the safe and smooth running of rehearsals and performances.
  • Oversee the conduct, safety and general welfare of all staff working backstage, with due care and attention to all relevant company and safety procedures.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Extensive experience in large-scale professional productions in a performing arts environment.
  • Experience of touring with large scale productions and understanding of requirements for national touring.
  • Ability to work safely backstage in technical areas, where lighting will be dimmed at times during the production.
English National Ballet

About English National Ballet

We are English National Ballet.

And for over 75 years, we’ve been opening doors, curtains and minds. Creating moving, meaningful experiences that take ballet to new places – creatively, emotionally, and physically.

Whether we’re on stage, on screen or online, we are here to open up the possibilities of ballet for everyone, everywhere. In towns, cities, studios and schools – across England and around the world – we connect with more people, in more places, in more ways.

Because the beauty of ballet is you can simply feel it. And whatever you feel, you’re free to feel it here.

Feel more with English National Ballet.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1950
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