Alton Towers | Stage Manager/Company Manager

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Stage Manager / Company Manager
Dine With The Dead | Alton Towers Resort (Halloween 2026)
Rate | £18 per hour
Reporting To | Technical Manager / Production Manager
Location | Northampton & Alton Towers Resort, UK
Contract Dates | 12 October - 2 November 2026
Contract Type | Freelance

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Stage Manager / Company Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Dine With The Dead, an immersive dining theatre experience presented at Alton Towers Resort. This role combines stage management and company management responsibilities.

Contract Schedule
Rehearsals | 1-2 days in Northampton between 12-17 October.
On Site | 19-22 October including preview on 22 October. Final Rehearsal/Opening: 23 October.
Operational Period | 23 October - 2 November. 14 performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the operational lead for the show on site.
• Maintain radio communications with Front of House, Technical and Production teams.
• Work alongside the Technical Team to deliver show cues and timings.
• Lead and support the cast on a day-to-day basis.
• Address company welfare, attendance and performance issues.
• Complete Daily Operational Reports (DORs).
• Escalate significant concerns to Production.
• Lead daily briefings and maintain professional standards.
• Support health, safety and emergency procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous Stage Management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience leading cast teams.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience using radio communication systems.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.