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Traditional Chinese Instrumentalists, Freelance

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes July 9, 2025
  •  Ya Gao
  •  wezim1@gmail.com
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile musician who specializes in playing traditional Chinese musical instruments for The White Lotus – a cross-cultural, bilingual (Mandarin/English), movement-led performance that weaves together Chinese and British theatrical traditions

Job Description

Production: The White Lotus

Development: 14th & 18th July
Rehearsals: 4th - 9th Aug
Performances: 11th & 12th August

Fee: £1,150

We are looking for a versatile musician who specializes in playing traditional Chinese musical instruments for The White Lotus - a cross-cultural, bilingual (Mandarin/English), movement-led performance that weaves together Chinese and British theatrical traditions. Blending Tai Chi-inspired movement, improvisation, and character-driven storytelling, this piece explores themes of identity, cultural memory, and emotional transformation.

Job Requirements

This is a unique opportunity for a musician excited by interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration - those who are passionate about devising music and sounds that will work with contemporary dance, voice work, and physical theatre with elements of Chinese heritage.

- curiosity, presence, and openness to collaboration are key.

How to Apply

How to Apply; please email by 23:59 Wednesday 9th July 2025:

Your CV

Website or a showreel showing your instrument range
to [email protected]; Subject Line: The White Lotus – [Your Name]

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