Paid Internship: Stage Management
Deadline: 12 May 2025
Masterclass and Sonia Friedman Productions are offering a paid Stage Management Internship on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This is an exceptional development opportunity for someone who wishes to gain practical experience and knowledge in theatre stage management.
About the Show:
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a uniquely complex and busy show, with over 40 cast members and a huge team off stage across multiple departments, all working together to realise the production. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this play written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards, including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.
The Stage Management Intern will be trained and supported by the show’s Stage Management department, across the Production’s recast rehearsals.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting technical elements of the rehearsals
- Maintaining props
- Shadowing show plots
Key Dates:
📆 Internship: 25 August – 19 October 2025.
Standard working days Monday to Saturday, 9.30-19.30, though some evenings may be required
⏰ Apply by: 9am, Monday 12 May
🎤 Interviews: Late May
💰 Paid at London Living Wage
📍 Based at the Palace Theatre, London (please note: no step-free access)
Who Should Apply:
We're looking for trainee or early-career Stage Managers who:
✔ Are committed to a career in Stage Management. This internship is particularly suitable for those in the final year of a stage management degree, but we welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate interest and experience in theatre stage management.
✔ Have some practical experience of supporting live events and productions, though this does not have to be professional experience
✔ Are collaborative, observant, and can work under pressure
✔ Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship
✔ This internship is for over 18s only
✔ Masterclass Members* (click here for more info & to join for free).
*Our internships vary from entry-level placements to later career development opportunities. This role is an entry-level opportunity. Applicants aged 30+ are welcome to apply if they have faced exceptional obstacles to progression. We particularly welcome and encourage candidates from backgrounds which are currently underrepresented in the offstage workforce, although we regret that due to the nature of the venue there is no step-free access. Due to funding, preference will be given to candidates under 25 and residing in select London boroughs (Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster). We will, however, consider all candidates.
To check your borough, click here.
📝 Complete the Application Form (you can prep your answers in advance by viewing them here)
🎥 Or, if needed, send a video/audio application detailing your experience and interest to: info@masterclass.org.uk
Subject: SM2025 INTERNSHIP
With thanks to Sonia Friedman Productions for making this opportunity possible.