Update: Friday 10 July : Outdoor concerts, plays and opera get government go-ahead Open-air gigs, festivals and theatre shows can resume in England from this weekend, as long as they have “a limited and socially distanced audience”, the government has said. Outdoor performances can go ahead from Saturday, 11 July. A number of small indoor […]
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SMA office is open remotely. COVID-19 information is available under the Resources tab
COVID-19 INFORMATION SMA office is open, but following Government guidance staff are working remotely. Please use EMAIL – it is the quickest way to reach us. Please include a mobile number if your query regards contracts or SMA support. We will call you back quickly. SMA mobile 07485 059103 (We apologise that we may not able to […]
SMA buddy scheme continues to support Members
SMA ‘s new buddy scheme for members ONLY is proving popular and very well received Read The Stage report on this and our other work Are you feeling a bit TOO isolated, missing the banter and gossip of work, or would just like a like-minded person to chat to once in a while, and maybe […]
SMA lobbies for new entrants and more assistance for self employed
Following the announcement from the Chancellor to offer 80% or proven income for freelance and self-employed workers, including our members concerns continue around the conditions of the offer and delay in any payment. We also are worried for new entrants: – working, well trained SMs – without even 1 year tax return to prove income […]
Thanks to All of Our Supporters in 2019
As the training and trade show seasons end, we celebrate another successful year with grateful thanks to our friends and colleagues who have supported us throughout the year: our volunteer members at events, and all who contribute to Cueline, everyone who replied to our prompt desk survey this year, or who introduced a new member […]
Prompt Desk Survey results
513 working DSMs, Showcallers and prompt desk users took part in our survey, which is a fantastic response! Armed with the information that you have given us we are really making a splash and across the industry people are listening and taking notice. Prompt desk survey results in full (PDF) Read a report of the […]
SMA Award winners 2019
Presented on 5 June 2019 at the ABTT Theatre Show, Alexandra Palace, London. Our Special Guest Jess Gow entertained a packed house with a funny and thought provoking speech, and special thanks to Hugh Comerford and The Stage, Richard Cuthbert and Charlotte Fenwick from Global Design Solutions, plus our friends at ABTT Theatre Show and […]
SMA Award winners 2018
Presented on 6 June 2018 at the ABTT Theatre Show, Alexandra Palace, London. #NatSMAwards18 Individual Stage Manager Award Winner: Sophie MacFadyen ASM on Beowulf, The Velveteen Rabbit, Not Now Bernard Nominated by Sarah Julie Pujo (CSM, Unicorn Theatre) Highly commended Suzie Foster CSM on Sleeping Beauty Chipping Norton Theatre Nominated by: Will Treasure (Producer) Jessica Thanki SM on Tales […]
SMA Awards winners 2017
Presented at the ABTT Theatre SHOW on 7 June 2017, West Hall Alexandra Palace, London. Individual Stage Manager Award Winner: Sarah Coates (ASM on The Miser, Garrick Theatre & Tour) Highly commended Howard Williamson SM on Billy Elliot, UK and Ireland Tour Helen Barratt CSM on Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, National Theatre Long list Christine Collins, […]