Deputy Head of Stage
Summary
Oversee day-to-day stage operations and production requirements for theatre productions, ensuring high standards and supporting departmental planning and maintenance.
To support the day-to-day delivery and management of the stage department as well as the delivery and management of all staging requirements for Donmar productions and related projects to the highest possible standards.
To play a proactive part in the running and operation of the Production Department, the Deputy Head of Stage will also, in conjunction with colleagues within the department, support effective planning and management of departmental and building maintenance across all Donmar premises.
To promote good working practices and uphold the highest professional standards at all times as well as representing the Donmar Warehouse externally within the wider Theatre community.
The Production Department is led by the Director of Technical and Production [DTP]. The rest of the Department is made up of:
- Head of Stage [HoS]
- Deputy Head of Stage [DHoS]
- Head of Lighting (Sound and Video Supervisor) [HoLSV]
- Deputy Head of Sound and Video [DSV]
- Head of Costume [HoC]
- Deputy Head of Costume [DHoC]
- Production Assistant [PA]
Freelance Production Managers and Stage Management teams are recruited on a show-by-show basis.
We believe that representation matters; diversity of identity, of perspective and of lived experience enriches our work and our lives. We recognise that the Donmar and the wider theatre industry is not representative of contemporary society in terms of workforce, artists and audience. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender identity and/or socio-economic background.
Please see the attached 'Job Pack' for full details of the key roles and responsibilities of this role.