BIGHEAD Comedy are looking for people experienced working in events environments, particularly those with a comedy background, to assist us as stage managers for mixed bills and solo productions of comedy shows in London in 2025.

If you would like to be added to a register of available stage managers and contacted with opportunities when available, please read the information below and apply at the link.

Job Title: Stage Manager
Rate of Pay: rates dependent on production (starting from £12.50 per hour)
Dates of Work: Freelance throughout 2025

Role

• Ensuring the smooth operation of a live comedy production from start to finish.
• Communicating effectively with performers, venue staff and technicians to ensure their needs are met.
• Dealing with problems that may arise in a timely and calm manner in order to ensure smooth live production.
• Reporting on any notable incidents from the performance to allow for required changes to be made.
• Providing a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for performers, staff and audience members aliek.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working in a live events environment.
• Enthusiasm for live comedy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident and personable working style.

Desirable

• Experience managing live performance environments.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of live theatre/comedy production.
• Knowledge of the UK live comedy world.
• Experience working with live comedy venues.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

We ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We expect employees to support these commitments and to assist in their realisation.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please email a CV and cover letter to charlie@bigheadcomedy.com

This role will be recruited on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested. There is no deadline for this role as successful candidates will be added to an updated database. Successful candidates will be informed of their addition to this database.