Stage Management University of Essex

Overview

The  Stage Management programme from University of Essex allows you to tailor your degree to align with your interests and career aspirations. In your first year, you will complete general training which gives you a firm grounding in core stage management and technical theatre skills. 

In your second and third years, you can specialise in one of the exciting production pathways:

• Technical Arts - Construction, Scenic Painting, and Costume
• Technical Production - Stage Management and Production Management

• Technical Theatre - Lighting, Sound, and Multimedia

From early on in the course, you'll be part of a production team, gaining practical experience to build your skills. You also undertake an industry-based work placement in your final year – a perfect preparation for professional life after you graduate.

Career opportunities:

This Stage Management course offered by University of Essex equips you with the skills and experience to kickstart a career in a wide range of production and technical roles. In addition to the widespread opportunities offered in the stage, film and television industry, there is huge demand across the events sector for production staff at festivals, concerts, exhibitions, sporting events and large scale outdoor events.

Students often gain employment through successful work placements. Alumni have previously worked in production and technical roles at leading British performance venues such as The National Theatre, RSC, Royal Opera House, Donmar Warehouse, Royal Court, The Watermill, The Lyric, Southwark Playhouse, The Jerwood Space, and Northern Ballet. The graduates have also worked at the BBC, on Game of Thrones, international theatres in Dubai and China, as well as international tours and theme parks.