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Theatre Royal is seeking an experienced, proactive Deputy Stage Manager to join our vibrant team for our 2025 Christmas pantomime. This year’s production promises high energy, dazzling spectacle, and plenty of festive fun—so we’re looking for a DSM who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings precision, warmth, and a cool head under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on book-covering and cueing throughout rehearsals and performances
  • Liaise confidently with cast, creatives, technical teams, and venue staff
  • Manage rehearsal room logistics and daily calls
  • Maintain clear, accurate show documentation and prompt books
  • Support the Stage Manager in running the show and coordinating backstage operations

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven DSM experience on mid- to large-scale productions (panto experience a plus!)
  • Strong cueing and multitasking ability, especially with complex sound, LX, and FX sequences
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Calm, organised, and solutions-focused under pressure
  • Familiarity with ITC/Equity agreements and safe working practices

Dates

Rehearsals begin 1 Dec 2025, with tech and previews in early December. The show runs until 4 January 2026, including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve performances.

If you are interested and believe you have the right skills we’re looking for, please email a CV to recruitment@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26th October 2025

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Front of House

These are our most available work experience opportunities. During this you would work alongside an experienced usher delivering all aspects of Customer Service to our guests, from welcoming to directing to seats, overseeing the audiences comfort and safety and even selling confectionary and merchandise. Every shift is different in the Front of House Team.

Technical / Back Stage Theatre Placements

As we are predominantly a presenting house we have limited opportunities for Technical placements as this is only possible during our Kings Productions or Kings Theatre Arts Academy Productions. If you are only interested in a Technical placement please make this clear and we will be in touch about when our next Technical placement would be possible.

Other Placements

We are open to discussing any other placements, so please feel free to contact us regarding this. We have previously provided opportunities in: Hair and Make Up, Wardrobe, Costume design, Prop design, Marketing, Social Media.