Category archives: News

SOLT/UK Theatre Freelancers’ webinar (for technical/backstage and/or production roles) – Tues 31 March at 11.30am – 12.30pm. To register, click here.

In response to the current situation, and to assist users who are planning shows post-COVID-19 (as we hope many are!) SMA are making available a second updated March edition of FREELIST for all employers to access and download HERE Please check all availabilities later than NOW as some members’ availability may have changed, and members […]

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 […]

The SMA National Stage Management Awards will celebrate the best in backstage work between June 2019 and May 2020. Nominations are requested for (click on link to download form) Student Achievement Individual SM, SM Team, Lifetime Achievement in Stage Management NEW for 2020 Production Manager Nominations for the awards will open on 17 February and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]