Stay in sync with your theatre group
Stagemate organises each production in your group with one place for schedules, people, rotas, and information, so your group has one place to check what’s happening, instead of piecing it together from messages and spreadsheets.
Short on volunteers for front of house?
Show week is coming. You still need ushers, programmes, refreshments. The rota might live on someone’s laptop, and the group chat has already had a few reminders. You’re not alone. Most groups know that pattern.
Sound familiar?
Stagemate helps because rotas and calendars live with the show. People can see open slots and put their names down from a phone or laptop once they’re in the group.
Here’s what becomes easier:
- Rotas: open shifts are visible; people can volunteer for a slot.
- Calendar: rehearsals, shows, and meetings in one place, with filters so people can narrow it down.
- Who’s doing what is easier to see than when the list only lives in someone’s inbox.
Read on below, or register your group and use it free for three months.
About
Built by a performing arts volunteer, for performing arts volunteers.
Stagemate exists because running a show should not feel like a second job. Many groups juggle spreadsheets, email, and messages. Stagemate gives each production one place to keep the plan together.
If you can use email, you can use Stagemate.
Three things groups use first
Most groups don’t use everything at once. They start with one production and build from there.
- Rotas: Set up types (front of house, bar, box office, and so on), add shifts, and let people volunteer for open slots in Stagemate.
- Calendar: See rehearsals, performances, meetings, and other events from your productions in one calendar. Filter by production, venue, or your own events.
- Each production in one place: Cast lists, documents, schedules, and production chat sit under that show.
- Auditions: Run audition sessions, panels, and performer sign-up with role preferences.
- Messages tied to the work: Chat sits on the production, event, or committee it belongs to so context doesn’t get lost.
- Committee spaces: Minutes, policies, and other committee documents can live in dedicated committee areas for your group.
Pricing
Three months free, full access. New groups get three months free with full access.
Use it with a real production when you’re ready, then decide. No need to commit to a full rollout on day one.
No downloads required. Works in your browser on phones, tablets, and computers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stagemate easy to use?
It's a normal website. If you can use email and a browser, you can use Stagemate. It was built for amateur theatre and performing arts groups, not for IT departments.
Can I use Stagemate on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets, and computers. Nothing to install.
How long does it take to set up Stagemate?
You create a group and an account first. After that you can add a production when you're ready, and fill in more over time.
How do volunteers use Stagemate?
They need a free account so the system knows who they are and what they're allowed to see. Then they can open rotas, volunteer for shifts, and use the calendar.
Can multiple people manage a group in Stagemate?
Yes. You can have multiple administrators for your group, so you can share management responsibilities.
What happens after the Stagemate free trial?
After three months you choose whether to subscribe. You'll get a reminder before the trial ends.
How do I contact Stagemate support?
Email support@stagemate.co.uk. We read everything and reply as soon as we can.
