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We are looking for a touring Stage Manager to oversee a short tour of KING OF THE GYPSIES, a one man show playing theatres and village halls throughout the UK.

Responsibilities will include: Driving van from venue to venue, operating Sound throughout show and overseeing local crew LX operation. To complete get-in (very minimal set!), rig and stage set up for the show. In village halls you will also be required to rig LX and Sound kit from touring kit supplied. You will be touring with one actor - Paul McCleary and will also be expected to oversee him as company manager, friend and support! Ongoing maintenance of costume and props also required. This is a very light tour with occasional stints of long driving in between (tour schedule below). We will supply all accommodation in agreement with you. This is a great opportunity for someone with all-round skills to be part of a really exciting piece of theatre.

Please email CV and covering letter. Must be available for interview in London or Bedford area w/c 24/03

This production first premiered at the Edinburgh Festival in 2009 as part of Escalator East to Edinburgh to 4 and 5 star reviews. Tour schedule:
17/04: South Bank Arts, Bedford
21/04: The Met, Bury
22/04: Staffs University
23/04: Alston Town Hall, Alston
24/04: Upstairs at Three and Ten, Brighton
26/04: tbc
27/04: Appleby Public Hall, Appleby
28/04: Croglin Village Hall, Carlisle
30/04: Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton
01/05: tbc
03/05: Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
04/05: Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
05/05: Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
06/05: Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance
07/05: Potton Village Hall, Beds
08/05: Hoxton Music Hall, London

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