Meet our stage Manager, Gemma Hurley...

Gemma Hurley - Stage Manager

Gemma has been with us as company Stage Manager since 2012, and she’s wonderful at keeping everything (and everybody) in their place backstage. 

The job of Stage Manager involves managing rehearsals, cast members and the technical team as well as liaising with front of house staff and the director of each production. Sourcing of props is a bit part of the job and, in keeping with traditions and culture, the genuine article is always best.

Some of the props backstage

It is Gemma who is given the task of sourcing original pieces, from ash hurleys to the old cast iron kettles and other everyday household items from bygone days for the show.  She is kept busy throughout the year making sure all is ready when the curtain goes up!  

All set for the show!

Apart from her Stage Management duties, she also looks after costumes for the company. Gemma is looking forward to working as stage manager for our busy 40th Anniversary Season, she is the go-to person for all involved in the shows and her communications skills are second to none.
Having completed her Degree in Folk Theatre Studies, Gemma has been a part of the technical team for eight years.