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ACE‑funded R&D seeking two South Asian female‑identifying performers playing ages 14–18 for Elephant in the Room, a movement‑led family dance‑theatre piece exploring sisterhood, care and neurodiversity. Strong physical theatre, devising skills and openness to puppetry essential. R&D period – 2 weeks
Paid: Equity subsidised minimum rates (2 weeks) - £550 p/w Location: Soho Poly, University of Westminster Dates: 13-17 April & 27 April-1st May 2026 Time: 10 AM - 6 PM Created by an award winning team-playwright Leesa Gazi, director Filiz Ozcan, known for her intercultural and movement led theatre practice, and Ching Ying Chien, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer with Akram Khan Company-the piece draws inspiration from A Thousand and One Nights. It follows a young carer and her autistic sister, using movement, storytelling, and puppetry to explore responsibility, imagination, and the emotional complexities within family life. This R&D phase will focus on developing the physical language of the production, integrating movement, sound, and early puppet exploration. We are seeking performers with strong physical theatre or movement backgrounds who are confident devisers and comfortable working collaboratively with directors, designers, and sound artists. A strong storytelling presence and openness to puppetry are essential. Experience working with young people or in community settings is welcome but not required. We also warmly encourage applications from neurodivergent performers. In-person audition will take place on 20 March 2026 in London. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with full details. This is an opportunity to contribute to the early development of a new interdisciplinary work rooted in South Asian stories, movement, and imaginative world building. To apply, please email Komola Collective with the required materials listed in the advert.
We are seeking two South Asian female identifying performers playing ages 14-18 with strong physical theatre or movement experience and confidence in devising. Applicants should be comfortable working collaboratively with directors, designers, and sound artists, and have a strong storytelling presence. Openness to working with puppetry is essential. Experience with young people or community settings is welcome but not required. We also encourage applications from neurodivergent performers.
Performers will collaborate closely with the creative team to develop the physical language of Elephant in the Room, contributing to movement exploration, storytelling sequences, and early puppetry work. Responsibilities include participating in devising sessions, responding to direction, offering creative input, and working collaboratively with sound and design elements. Performers will help shape character dynamics, explore themes of sisterhood and neurodiversity, and engage in an open, process led R&D environment. Professionalism, adaptability, and a willingness to experiment physically and creatively are essential.
Please email your CV, Spotlight link (if applicable), a short movement video (showreel or rehearsal footage), and a brief paragraph on why this project interests you.
Subject Line: Elephant in the Room – Performer Submission
Deadline: Friday 13 March, 23:59