Kenny Wax Ltd is one of the leading Production Companies operating in the West End and on Tour. We are looking for experienced,
collaborative and proactive candidates to join our team in London for The Comedy About Spies at the Adelphi Theatre.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Technical Stage Supervisor

Salary

£1,200 per week (£1,050 per week for rehearsals)

Contract

Fixed Term SOLT/BECTU Contract

Contract Dates

6 July – 28 September 2026 (exact dates TBC)

Rehearsals 6 July – 26 July 2026

Show schedule

Performances are 6 days per week, typically Tuesday – Sunday. The performance schedule during previews varies and shall be confirmed at point of contract.

Holiday

As per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement

Performance Location

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0NS

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme, First Aid Training if needed, Wellbeing and Resilience programmes, access to physiotherapy, local discounts.

Personal attributes

We are looking for a skilled and technically confident Technical Stage Supervisor to support the safe and consistent operation of performer flying, the travelator and other allocated moving stage elements for The Comedy About Spies. The role requires a calm, methodical and safety-led practitioner with experience operating technically complex stage systems in a live performance environment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring performer flying, travelator and other allocated moving stage systems in rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances;
• Supporting the programming, testing and execution of cues in line with the artistic requirements and technical direction of the production;
• Carrying out daily checks and routine maintenance on allocated technical stage equipment to ensure equipment is safe and in working order for each performance;
• Fault finding and resolving first-line issues during pre-show checks, rehearsals and performances, and reporting faults or damage promptly to the Production Manager, Stage Manager and relevant suppliers;
• Working with the Production Manager, Stage Manager and relevant suppliers on the preparation, maintenance and safe operation of performer flying, travelator and associated systems;
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork, checklists and show documentation for allocated technical stage elements is kept up to date and accurate;
• Supporting fit-up, technical rehearsals, maintenance calls and get-out as required;
• Working responsibly at height and with moving equipment, in line with risk assessments, method statements, training and show procedures;
• Communicating clearly with Stage Management, technical departments, cast and creative team to support the smooth and safe running of the production;
• Creating and encouraging a supportive and positive backstage environment for the cast and crew;
• Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Technical Stage Supervisor based on industry norms and practice.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable professional experience operating and maintaining technically complex stage systems in a live performance environment;
• Experience of performer flying, automation, travelator, revolve, winch or other moving scenic/stage systems is highly desirable;
• Excellent technical skills and a proven track record of dealing with complex technical issues calmly and safely;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and adapt work in accordance with performance requirements;
• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessments and working at height;
• A calm, methodical and practical approach to troubleshooting;
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments;
• Flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to support colleagues and form excellent working relationships;
• Experience working on a new production or technically complex West End production;
• Awareness of current SOLT/BECTU union agreements.

To apply

TO APPLY: please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@kennywax.com with your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.

 

Deadline is 10am on Friday 29^th May 2026.

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date and so encourage early submission.