At a Glance
- Tasks: Support rehearsals and performances for the Pantomime production as Assistant Stage Manager.
- Company: Norwich Theatre, a leading arts organisation in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive weekly fee, holiday pay, travel expenses, and subsistence allowances.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for creative engagement and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and gain hands-on experience in live theatre production.
- Qualifications: Experience as an ASM with strong communication and team skills.
Contract Type: Freelance, Fixed Term Monday 16th November 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027. Due to the nature of this contract, successful applicants will be required to attend all dates stated in the attached schedule. Rest days are outlined in the schedule.
Hours: As per attached Pantomime Schedules and requirements of Job Description.
Fee: £884.29 weekly fee, plus £106.73 Holiday pay per week. Subsistence in line with 2026 UK Theatre rates and Travel will also be payable if successful applicants' address is further than 25 miles from the venue.
Location: Rehearsals will take place at Norwich Theatre Stage Two. Performances at Norwich Theatre Royal.
About us: Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region. We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.
About the role: We are looking for a proactive Assistant Stage Manager to provide support for the rehearsals, pre-production, performances and stage management strike of the Pantomime production. This role will also include Book Cover.
About you: With proven experience as an ASM, you will have working knowledge of the functions and capabilities of production systems, able to source props, and have strong team skills, can communicate effectively, and to give and follow instructions. You will have experience working as Book Cover and calling shows. You will also be able to work flexibly, with varied hours as documented in the schedule.
For full details of the role including the person specification and schedule, please refer to the attached role description.
Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) Peter Pan 26 in Norwich employer: Norwich Theatre
Norwich Theatre is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. As part of a leading arts organisation in the UK, employees benefit from unique opportunities to engage with diverse audiences and contribute to high-quality productions, all while enjoying competitive pay and support for travel and subsistence. With a commitment to professional growth and a dynamic environment, working at Norwich Theatre allows you to be part of something truly inspiring in the heart of the East of England.
