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Contact SMA by phone: 07485 059103 OR 07729 441753
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Caldicot Bursary for stage management training
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What SMA do
At SMA we advocate for and support stage management in all aspects of live events and theatre work: creative, practical, contractual and interpersonal. We work to maintain high standards in our work, decent terms and conditions for all stage management, and for making a positive contribution to world class live shows and events made or shown in the UK: supporting excellence in performance. We stand up for mutual respect, open communications and fair dealing in all aspects of backstage work. We provide resources and information to assist everyone who wishes to start a stage management career.
Our membership process is open and fair, and we support members in finding work and during their working contracts. We are a PIPA partner and Stage Sight member, and stand for opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Our named person for individuals to use if they wish to contact SMA directly about any Stage Sight related work, initiatives, case studies, job opportunities and/or other related enquiries is Andy Rowley (Executive Director) andy@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk .
Members and non-members can (and do) also contact ‘SMA Team’ via admin@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk . We respond openly and in a timely way to any such enquiries we receive.
What is stage management?
Find out more about stage management, our list of drama schools and colleges with approved stage management courses, and get information on how to employ a stage manager.
News
Join the SMA
The SMA offers various individual membership options for professional stage managers, and also for students and graduates of recognised courses, as well as associate and retired stage managers. Organisations such as drama schools, theatres and other arts organisations can also become members.
Freelist and jobs
The SMA’s Freelist is a list of professional stage management who are currently available for work. Logged-in SMA members can download the Freelist here, while non-members can request a free copy from the SMA Office.
Employers can also advertise jobs directly to our members, for free. Logged-in SMA members can view the Jobs Board here.
Training & Events
SMA training is open to all. SMA members receive a discount. More information
UPCOMING TRAINING:
We are actively working with LSO as their St Luke's base opens this Autumn to find dates for
Orchestral Stage Management training with London Symphony Orchestra
We expect to run this course in early Feb 2026. Watch our for details and early bird booking rates!
Venue LSO St Luke's Concert Hall Old Street London EC1V 9NG (https://www.lso.co.uk/your-visit/getting-here-lso-st-lukes/ )
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Our ever (and deservedly) popular Cueing to Music Levels 1 & 2 will be back also in Feb 2026 with senior SM Simon Catchpole once again leading the courses. Dates will be announced as soon as we have room and availability confirmed.
Venue: Bishopsgate Institute London EC2M 4QH. Upskill and polish your CV in 2026!
Resources & support
Logged-in members can access a wide range of resources and links on this website, including theatre digs, rehearsal room listings, arts organisations, work agreements, paperwork templates, etc. The SMA office staff are always available for any members’ queries.
Pay the SMA
Membership subscriptions: login to your My Account page.
Other payments: to pay for SMA courses, etc, please click here.
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SMA Resources for Members
Resources for Members
Driving including company vehicles
StageManagersAndDrivingGuidance.pdf
Firearms & Weapons
Members are advised to seek advice for any fights, weapons, firearms in shows:
February 2026: The Following Bruni top venting blank firing guns are now illegal - prohibited under the firearms acts currently in force in England and Wales* and a moratorium (the NCA Amnesty) is in place so that these guns can be handed in.
- 8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 92 blank firing self-loading pistol
- 8mm PAK Bruni BBM New Police blank firing self-loading pistol
- 8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 96 blank firing self-loading pistol
- 8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model ‘GAP’ blank firing self-loading pistol
- .380R (9mmK) PAK Bruni BBM ME Ranger single-action blank firing revolver
These adapted hand guns were previously legal, but have become linked with violent crime recently as criminals have been converting these guns back to lethal weapons.
New amnesty announced for Italian-made blank firing guns to be surrendered - National Crime Agency
All guns of this type in England and Wales* are required to be surrendered in February 2026.
Month-long amnesty targets now-illegal Bruni firearms
*While the NCA amnesty will not apply in Scotland, any owners of any brand or model of top or side venting blank firing firearm can contact Police Scotland to surrender the firearm for appropriate disposal at any time, if no longer required. Readily convertible blank firearms are illegal under the Firearms Act 1982 and Firearms Act 1968
Using Firearms in your Production.pdf
Children in Entertainment
Child-Performance-Legislation-Overview-October-2022.pdf
Childrens Working Hours chart.docx
Charities and Support Agencies
MIND Looking after Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Caldicot Bursary Image 1_May25.jpg (902×1280)
Theatrical Guild Supports SMA Members with the CALDICOT STAGE MANAGEMENT TRAINING BURSARY
Sustainability
Terry Lee Dickson our current board chair leads on sustainability for Stage Management Association
Terry edits and updates the SM information in Green Book Productions
Explore the many other resources on the Theatre Green Book site
CV and career advice
SMA Board members can assist members with career and CV advice
National Minimum Wage
National Minimum Wage for over 21s raises to £12.71 in April 2026
London Living Wage for 2025-26 is £14.80 (outside London £13.45)
21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
April 2025 £12.21 £10 £7.55 £7.55
April 2026 £12.71 £10.85 £8 £8
Apprentices
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Example
An apprentice aged 21 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £7.55.
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
The Living Wage In London the Living Wage is £14.80 per hour
Outside London the Real Living Wage is £13.15 Both rates must be implemented from April 2026
Life after stage management
SMA Discounts
Discounts for Members