Touring Stage Manager – Pentabus Theatre

Application Deadline: Monday 12 August 2019

Production: The Tale of Little Bevan
Written by: Robert Alan Evans

Pentabus is looking for a first-rate Touring Stage Manager to keep everything on track during rehearsals and also out on tour. Rural touring is fun, it takes a lot of clear planning and preparation to make sure it runs smoothly. You need to have a good sense of humour, stamina, confidence, be quick thinking and have a mind for solving problems. You’ll be in charge of the schedule, making sure you all turn up at the right time, keep the van going, supporting the company, leading the get ins and outs, managing front of house with the promoter and most importantly running the show. You might be an experienced Stage Manager looking for something new or you might have just a couple of year’s professional experience under your belt. Either way, we’d like to hear from you. You will be supported throughout the tour by the Pentabus team.

About the Play
In a peaceful Norfolk village, three people are seeking happiness. But as the harvest moon fills and the party begins, ancient forces are brought to life. While Tony and Mike get trapped in the tunnels below the village, Gill’s plan for revenge turns sour.

A darkly comic journey through 24 hours in the life of a village called Little Bevan, this new play by Robert Alan Evans promises live music, storytelling and the spirit of a 10th-century saint.

The Tale of Little Bevan has been created in collaboration with village hall promoters and rural communities across Norfolk and Suffolk - listening to their experiences, thoughts and concerns about living in rural villages in the twenty-first century.

Dates
Rehearsals: 23 September – 12 October (Ludlow, Shropshire)
Tech & Dress: 14 – 16 October (Ludlow)
First preview: 16 October (Ludlow)
Rural Tour: 16 October – 01 December (UK)
Unload/Returns: w/c 2 December

Creative Team
Writer: Robert Alan Evans
Director: Sophie Motley
Producer: Amber Knipe
Designer: Alyson Cummins
Lighting Designer: James Mackenzie
Production Manager: Tom Richmond
Sound Designer: Little John Nee
 

Fee & Terms

Pentabus is an ITC Ethical Manager and pays standard Equity rates. The fee is £483 per week during rehearsals and on tour. Travel expenses and the relevant subsistence will be paid on tour.

Accommodation during rehearsals and the tour will be arranged and paid for by the Company. Please note you will have an individual room and will not be expected to share. Accommodation will be a variety of self-catering properties and B&B’s.

Application Deadline: Monday 12 August 2019

For further information please read the attached document below.

To apply please send your CV with information about how your skills fit the role to amber@pentabus.co.uk.