Touring Stage Manager

Pentabus is the Nation’s Rural Theatre, we are seeking an experienced Touring Stage Manager to support our production of Birdcatcher, a new play by Laura Waldren.  

Commissioned by Pentabus this inaugural production will be directed by BAFTA winning director Elle While. Birdcatcher will preview to rural audiences in Autumn 2026 before touring to theatres across the UK Spring 2027. 

Birdcatcher is a Pentabus production in association with Papatango Theatre Company and Middle Child. 

‘One of the most important theatre companies in the country…’ The Daily Telegraph 

How to apply

Please send your applications to projects@pentabus.co.uk, by 10am, Monday 3 August 2026. Your
application should include:
• A cover letter
• up-to-date CV
• Two references

You can submit your application in whichever of the following formats suits you best:
• Word document (max 2 sides of A4)
• Video (3 mins max)
• Voicenote (3 mins max)
• A PowerPoint presentation (up to 10 slides / 100 words)
Please also ensure that you complete our online Equal Opportunities Form.
Application Deadline: 10am, Monday 3 August 2026

please find further details in our Full Job description