Deputy Stage Manager - United Kingdom - National Theatre Productions (ntp)

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We are looking to recruit a Company Stage Manager (War Horse UK Tour Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
The National Theatre 's acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.

War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness.

At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France.

He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man's Land.

Technical rehearsals from 26 August 2024 in Wimbledon (New Wimbledon Theatre)

• First performance on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre

Venues announced so far : New Wimbledon Theatre (Wimbledon), The Lowry (Salford), Mayflower Theatre (Southampton), The Marlowe (Canterbury), Sunderland Empire (Sunderland), Theatre Royal Plymouth (Plymouth), New Theatre Oxford (Oxford)
Professional experience in theatre directing, including working with understudies and leading understudy rehearsals
Proven ability to closely observe and note performers in rehearsal and performance environments

We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.