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Actor-Musicians/Storytellers for Devised Christmas Show, Front Room Theatre WsM

  •  South West
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes August 3, 2025
  •  Jess Hicks
  •  jess.frontroomwsm@gmail.com
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking talented actor-musicians & storytellers based in North Somerset to join the cast for this year's show. The show will be devised with the cast & directors over the rehearsal period, and the production will be lightly immersive and comedic, while remaining genuine and touching.

Job Description

We produce light and entertaining Christmas shows to be performed at our theatre, Front Room WsM, every year. These shows are directed in-house, and are becoming a fixture of the cultural calendar in the South West. The show will be devised with the cast and directors over 3 weeks, and then performed for 12 nights.

We are committed to providing more opportunities for professional performance in North Somerset, and therefore prioritise casting to those living and working in the area.

We are looking for performers who are any of the below:

  • engaging storytellers
  • skilled musicians & composers
  • confident singers
  • experienced in audience interaction & improv with good comic timing
  • puppeteers
  • experienced devisers

3 weeks of rehearsals (9 - 5 mon - fri) & 3 weeks of shows (evenings) paid at ITC weekly rates of £601 per week.

Job Requirements

Please only apply if you are available for the following timeframes:

  • Audition workshop - 10th August 2pm - 4pm
  • Rehearsals (3 weeks) - 24th November to the 11th December (Weekdays 9-5)
  • Shows - 12th - 30th Dec (evenings - excluding Christmas eve/day/boxing day)

Applicants must have a base in North Somerset and be over the age of 18.

Job Responsibilities

You will be expected to contribute creatively to the writing of the show, and any live music that we create for the show.

You will be expected to attend all rehearsal dates (unless otherwise agreed prior to signing a contract).

You will be expected to attend all performance dates.

You will be responsible for your own travel to and from the venue (in Weston-super-Mare) for all dates.

How to Apply

If this is you then please email [email protected] with a link to your acting CV/spotlight as well as a cover letter telling us about what you could bring to our production by Sunday 3rd August at 5pm.

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