Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)

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Job Summary

We are recruiting for a motivated Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) to join The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre. The successful candidate will have relevant and transferrable experience as a Tech ASM (including Book Cover) and must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Job Description

  • Assisting the production and Stage Management teams with the running of rehearsals and performances, covering tracks and maintenance.
  • Learning and keeping up-to-date with ‘the book’ and calling the show as book cover when required.
  • Ensuring that stage and rehearsal environments are set-up and maintained as required with appropriate set, props, and other effects as necessary.
  • Performing the ASM plots as directed by the Company Stage Manager, including some onstage cues
  • Training and supervising new Deps as required.
  • Recognising where maintenance work needs to be carried out and reporting this to the Company Stage Manager.
  • Maintaining props and carrying out repairs as required.
  • Ensuring all Stage Management equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner.
  • Assisting the Stage Management team with rehearsal requirements and requests.
  • Working collaboratively with all other departments including the theatre technical team in order to ensure the smooth running of the production.
  • Learning other plots within your department and providing absence cover for other members of your department as necessary.
  • Deputise for the DSM as required, including calling rehearsals and performances with responsibility for Sound operation (QLab) as part of the show call.
  • Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Tech ASM based on industry norms and practice.

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrable professional experience as an ASM (including Book Cover) on a production of a similar scale on tour/West End.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • A calm and proactive approach to technical troubleshooting.
  • A strong understanding of comic timing.
  • Comfortable working with ladders and pyrotechnics (full training will be provided).
  • The ability to work well with actors and creative teams.
  • The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.
  • Knowledge of SOLT/Equity union agreements.
  • Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including COSHH.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026

  • Location:
    London

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Job: Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)

Job: Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover)

Organisation: The Play That Goes Wrong

Postcode: WC2B 5LA

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