Musicians For Giffords Circus, Giffords Circus

Gifford's Circus, "the nation's most glamorous troupe" (Sunday Telegraph) are seeking musicians for the 2025 season.

We are a travelling circus (http://www.giffordscircus.com/), performing around the village greens and palace parks of the Cotswolds to 100,000 people a year. We go from Stroud to London and back again.

The show, directed by the "one man laugh factory" (Guardian) Cal McCrystal, combines circus and theatre with a strong musical element.

We will be playing and devising a score of original music mixed with arrangements, rooted in 1950's Americana.

We are primarily looking for trombonists, guitarists, bassists and female piano-vocalists, but are very open to other ideas. Doubling musicians are especially sought.

You will be an integral part of the whole show; an energetic and enthusiastic approach to performance is a must.

The auditions will be in London on 23-24 November. Please bring 2-3 contrasting pieces, and be prepared to improvise or sight-read. A speaker for backing tracks will be provided. Other dates can also be arranged.

The season will be from 17th March until 29th September 2025, including 4 weeks of catered rehearsals at full pay. You will be working 5-6 days per week in an international troupe of foot jugglers, trapeze fliers, horses, clowns and magicians in a tent you have helped put up yourself. Accommodation provided in the form of a circus caravan.

There will be opportunities for further work with us both in future seasons and in the off-period in between.

FEE: £760pw on a self-employed basis

To apply please send a CV and some video/audio of recent performances/recordings to [email protected]