Deputy Stage Manager

Headlines:

Dash Arts are recruiting a London based, Deputy Stage Manager with a valid driving licence to assist the Company Stage Manager on book, on the 2027 tour of The Reckoning .

Following its critically acclaimed run at London’s Arcola Theatre and an Offie nomination for Creation, The Reckoning

is hitting the road, with performances at Belgrade Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and returning to the Arcola Theatre

.

We are seeking an experienced and confident Deputy

Stage Manager (DSM)

with touring experience to join the production team and work alongside the returning Company Stage Manager on book (CSM)

.

This is an existing production

, which originally opened at Arcola Theatre Studio 2 in 2025. The production is going to tour with only slight adaptations and updates anticipated. The DSM will assist the CSM with the day-to-day running, supporting the company and production team throughout rehearsals, get-ins, performances and get-outs.

Fee:

£650 per week + ITC relocation allowance. w/c 8 Feb 2027 is currently a dark week. This may yet be filled with other venues/activities, or become allocated holiday.

Contract type:

‘ITC/Equity Fair Work Agreement for Performers and Stage Managers’

Contract Dates:

 11th or 18th January (start date TBC in November 2026 at the point of hire)

Closing Date for applications:

10am on Wednesday 4th November 2026

Interviews:

w/c 9 th November

About the Project:

The Reckoning

is a vivid and powerful play about war, survival and the fragile trust between those who uncover the truth and those who must live with it. Blending storytelling with movement, music and cooking, it is based on verified witness testimonies of the Russian war in Ukraine.

As the show finishes the audience are given a pre-prepared sample of a Ukrainian Summer Salad and a guest speaker will be welcomed to the stage to give a 5min reflection on their professional and personal experience of the War in Ukraine and the show. 

Dates

Overall dates:

From 11th or 18th January (start date depending on returning cast, TBC at the point of hire in early November 2026) until 27th February 2027 (with returns TBC 28th Feb - 1st March). A detailed schedule is available on request.

Further information about get-ins, technical rehearsals, travel and other production dates will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Rehearsals London

11 OR 18–22 Jan 2027

10am-6pm Mon-Fr

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

28–30 January 2027

7:45pm Thur– Sat

(get in from 26 Jan)

Chichester Festival Theatre

2–6 February 2027

7:15pm Mon–Sat

2:15pm Wed, Thur & Sat 

(get in from 1 Feb)

Arcola Theatre, London

17–27 February 2027

7pm Mon–Thur

6:30pm Fr–Sat

3pm Sat

(get in from 15 Feb)

Role and Requirements

The Deputy Stage Manager (DSM)

will play a key practical and operational role in the smooth running of The Reckoning

throughout rehearsals and the tour, working closely with the Company Stage Manager on book (CSM) to support the day-to-day delivery of the production.

This is a more hands-on touring role, requiring someone who has a

clean, full, and valid driving licence, with experience of touring and enjoys its varied nature, and

is proactive, resourceful, adaptable and confident in taking responsibility for a range of stage management tasks. Whilst the CSM will take the lead on calling the show and pastoral care, it is expected that all reasonable SM tasks can be shared by both stage managers, and that the DSM can cover the CSM on book/opping if needed (ie. due to illness or in an emergency).

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the day-to-day running of the production during rehearsals, get-ins, performances and get-outs in liaison with the CSM, Production Manager, Director and Producer
• Driving and undertaking occasional production pick-ups and running tasks as required. A full driving licence is essential for this role and access to their own vehicle is preferable.
• Props and costume laundry / maintenance
• Sourcing and/or purchasing (ie. new props, costumes, consumables) as required
• Back up show caller/operator to CSM
• Setting up and maintaining shared dressing rooms
• Practically supporting the production manager and team with get-ins and get-outs
• Supporting the CSM with venue liaison and practical requirements
• Supporting the cast and wider company with day-to…