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

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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.

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