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Career Opportunities at Disney Theatrical Group

Disney is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, and strongly encourage applicants of every race, ethnicity, belief, gender, sexual identity, disability, age and culture to apply.

Head of Stage - The Greatest Showman UK

Disney Theatrical Group is recruiting staff across all departments for the Bristol run of The Greatest Showman.

This upcoming role is an opportunity for a keen and motivated individual to lead the stage department on Disney's The Greatest Showman on a fixed-term basis.
Working with the Production Manager, General Management, Company and Stage Management, this department lead will be a main point of contact between the Disney office and the stage department, leading on Health and Safety in their department and contributing to the excellence of the production.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage, supervise, and schedule members of the stage team.
  • Support the Stage Manager to manage the backstage and onstage areas during performances, overseeing scene changes to ensure these take place safely.
  • Ensure all stage equipment is maintained so it is in working order for each performance.
  • Maintain the quality of the show as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and under the direction of the Production Manager and Creative Team.
  • Perform daily setup, oversee stage checks, and provide clear communication within the Stage team.
  • Report and feedback show and staff-related issues promptly.
  • Create accurate production paperwork and ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
  • Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within the Stage department to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of the department as required.
  • Take an active role in teaching new members of staff and work closely with theatre staff to ensure the smooth running of the production.
  • Liaise between the Company Management, Stage Management, Technical departments, Creative, Production and General Management teams to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
  • Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
  • Attend rehearsals as required.
  • Attend weekly head of department meetings.
  • Work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and maintain an excellent working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practices and liaise closely with Disney's Health and Safety Manager to ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed.


Skills Required

  • Experience working with Stage within the entertainment sector (Theatre/Rock and Roll or Television/Film).
  • Experience in a similar role within a large-scale musical production.
  • Knowledge of setting up, maintaining and operating of Stage systems.
  • Ability to work at height.
  • Knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation such as LOLER, PUWER and WAH.
  • Clear, confident communication and decision making essential.
  • Handle any problems that occur during performances with an ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure.
  • Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with the cast, creative and production team, essential.
  • Transparent and open approach, be able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and use of own initiative.
  • A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.


Additional Information

  • Fixed Term Contract, Jan 2026 – May 2026.
  • 48 hours per week.
  • Weekend and evening work integral (Tuesday to Sunday show schedule).
  • This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the Health and Safety rules & regulations in place at the the production


For more information, or to apply please contact dtg.recruitment@disney.com


Please include a covering letter with your CV.
Closing date for applications 13 July 2025


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