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Co-Lead Facilitator, Southwark Playhouse Elders Company, Southwark Playhouse

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A co-Lead Facilitator for Southwark Playhouse Elders Company (The Improvisers)

Job Description

Southwark Playhouse EldersCompanies consist of two weekly drama group for non-professional participants aged 65+ and aims to provide:

  • Regular drama workshops at the theatre. Led by professional directors/facilitators, these develop participants' skills, confidence and abilities, and provide them with an opportunity to meet others with similar interests.
  • The development of a number of pieces of theatre performed by the group at Southwark Playhouse and, where appropriate, at others venues in the local community.

We are looking for a new co-lead facilitator to join our existing facilitation team. This role would particularly suit those with community theatre experience and an ability to manage a group of people with a variety of different backgrounds, skills and needs, and we are open to applications from people of all ages.

The Improvisers launched in 2021, with a focus on short and long-form improvisation and devising. Around twenty-five participants of all experiences and from across London take part in each twelve-week term, which often end in a short sharing for an invited audience.

Elders Company activity is free for all, with no auditions to join, making it accessible for everyone.

Job Requirements

Essential skills, attributes and experience:

  • Excellent drama workshop facilitation skills, particularly in improvisation and devising.
  • At least three years of experience of working with non-professional participants in participatory/community contexts, including adults/older adults.
  • Knowledge of, and commitment to, inclusive arts practice.
  • Proven experience of directing and devising theatre with non-professional groups.
  • Ability to create a safe and welcoming space for new members.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of individuals, organizations, and professionals.
  • Strong people skills and an ability to work flexibly and creatively to meet people's needs and potential, with particular emphasis on the needs of older people.
  • Ability to respond positively to unexpected challenges.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven ability to work with other freelance artists and collaborate on creative projects.

Job Responsibilities

  • To co-deliver weekly workshops at Southwark Playhouse.
  • To devise and develop performances and productions.
  • To work closely with the Head of Participation to plan Elders Company activity.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to David Workman, Head of Participation, on david.workman@southwarkplayhouse.co.uk.
All shortlisted candidates will have an informal meeting with the Participation team, and will also be asked to attend an Improvisers session to lead a short activity and meet the group as part of the selection process.

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