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Job Summary

As part of our creative approach, we will recruit a proportion of freelance positions through open call outs to ensure accessible, fair and representative practices. We are delighted to be able to offer a number of opportunities to local creatives across a slate of work for 2025

Job Description

Noel and Gertie is a charming and witty two-hander play with music, celebrating the legendary friendship and professional partnership of Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. Compiled from Coward's diaries, letters, songs, and scenes from his plays, the piece offers an affectionate portrait of two theatrical icons. Blending sparkling dialogue, classic songs, and scenes from beloved works like Private Lives, Noel and Gertie is a nostalgic and elegant tribute to a golden age of theatre.

The piece is directed by Thom Southerland with Teddy Clements as Musical Supervisor, Cory Shipp as Set & Costume Designer and Choreography by Sam Spencer-Lane. Mark Dymock joins as Lighting Designer and Niamh Gaffney, Sound Designer.

The in-house Production Manager for the Production is Neil Kingston.

Project Running: Monday 1st September - Saturday 18th October 2025

Role COMPANY STAGE MANAGER

Additional Information

First week of rehearsals (Mon-Saturday) in Bromley, London.

Second week (wk/c 8th Sep) moves to Southampton.

Production week commences 15th September, opening on Friday 19th September 2025.

Location

We then have a break week before touring to Curve, Leicester (Wk/c 6th October) and Blackpool Grand Theatre (Wk/c 15th October).

Duties

The CSM oversees the smooth running of the production in rehearsals and running in Southampton and on tour, managing the company's day-to-day operations and acting as the main point of contact between the cast, creative team, and venue staff. Responsibilities include managing schedules with the Production Manager, liaising with the company regarding call with the company, liaising with venues, coordinating travel and accommodation, managing welfare and discipline, and ensuring the production maintains artistic and technical standards throughout the tour. We are looking for a hands on CSM as this role will involve some reasonable SM duties

Job Requirements

Role

COMPANY STAGE MANAGER

Role Code

CSMNG

Experience Level

Professional

Additional Information

First week of rehearsals (Mon-Saturday) in Bromley, London.

Second week (wk/c 8th Sep) moves to Southampton.

Production week commences 15th September, opening on Friday 19th September 2025.

Location

We then have a break week before touring to Curve, Leicester (Wk/c 6th October) and Blackpool Grand Theatre (Wk/c 15th October).

Job Responsibilities

Duties

The CSM oversees the smooth running of the production in rehearsals and running in Southampton and on tour, managing the company's day-to-day operations and acting as the main point of contact between the cast, creative team, and venue staff. Responsibilities include managing schedules with the Production Manager, liaising with the company regarding call with the company, liaising with venues, coordinating travel and accommodation, managing welfare and discipline, and ensuring the production maintains artistic and technical standards throughout the tour. We are looking for a hands on CSM as this role will involve some reasonable SM duties.

Fees

Weekly fee of £700, plus cover of travel and relocation/touring allowance as standard as per UK Theatre rates (Subsidised Theatre).

• Job Title: Noel and Gertie COMPANY STAGE MANAGER
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Theatre
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Contract
• Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

Please email creativecallout@mayflower.org.uk with “OPEN CALL 2025, ROLE CODE APPLYING FOR, YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Please attach your CV and a short covering letter, in which you reference your links to Southampton/Hampshire if applicable.
All applicants must have at least two professional credits and include their postal address and mobile telephone number.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
The closing date for all opportunities is 10am on Monday 11th August. We will not consider applications submitted after this point and we are not able to offer feedback at this initial stage. We reserve the right to close the applications before the stated deadline, so early submissions are advised.
Applicants will be contacted directly to arrange online interviews in August - please identify any N/As in your application. If you would like to arrange an informal conversation, we are happy to arrange this, please contact us via the email below.
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About Mayflower Theatre

Mayflower Theatre is a Grade II listed building and Mayflower Studios is a new multi space theatre, both venues are in the heart of Southampton with one Mayflower goal of providing inspiring experiences for all.