Victoria Shillingford

Freelance Stage Management

Blackwater, England, United Kingdom

About

Having side-stepped into Front of House/Bars & Catering management in an arts venue for the past 5 years, I’m now looking to make a return to Stage Management in the theatre industry. I pride myself on my high levels of organisation, timekeeping and inter-social skills. I’m professional and approachable, and manage to keep calm when others might panic. I’m experienced in leading a team, whilst also a strong team-player, always quick to support colleagues where needed. I’m a fast learner, and pick things up quickly, so despite not having stage managed for a few years, I believe I will quickly settle back into things. After all, I continued to use the stage management skills I gleaned from training and following employment, throughout my shift into Front of House.

Experience

  • Seabright Live Ltd ()
    • Company Stage Manager
      Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 · 2 mos

      Company Stage Manager (on the book) for Autumn 2025 UK Tour of ‘Buffy Revamped’.

    • Company Stage Manager
      Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos

      Company Stage Manager (on the book) for three productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 - ‘Bonding’, ‘Biff to the Future’ & ‘World’s Greatest Lover’ (in association with Broadway International Group).

    • Company Stage Manager
      Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

      Company Stage Manager (on the book) for the UK Tour of Bonding, a one-man show exploring the relationship between a son and his father, through their shared love of the James Bond films.

  • Freelance Stage Manager at YES Events
    Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos

    Freelance Stage Management for Yes Events on a mixture of Corporate and One Day Events.

  • Company Stage Manager (on the book) at Farnham Maltings
    May 2025 - Jun 2025 · 2 mos

    Company Stage Manager (on the book) for Ordinary People, a new musical about the people of Farnham. Written and Composed by double Olivier award-winning composer and lyricist, Darren Clark (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

  • Company Stage Manager at Seabright Live Ltd
    Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 · 3 mos

    Company Stage Manager on the Spring 2025 UK Tour of ‘Buffy Revamped’, a one-man retelling of all seven seasons of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ in 70 minutes.

  • Farnham Maltings (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Deputy Stage Manager
      Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 · 3 mos

      Deputy Stage Manager for the new production of ‘Christmas in Exeter Street’ at Farnham Maltings. Adapted from Diana Hendry and John Lawrence’s classic children’s book, Farnham Maltings’ production of Christmas in Exeter Street promises brand new songs, plenty of humour and a sprinkle of festive magic.

    • Company Stage Manager
      Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 · 2 mos

      Company Stage Manager for Scoot Theatre & Farnham Maltings production of ‘Mrs. Armitage on Wheels’, touring to schools, libraries and arts venues in the south-east.

    • Deputy Bars & Catering Manager
      Oct 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos