The Broken Bowl – Actor-Teachers

We are seeking two Actor-Teachers for a touring production of Edward Bond’s ‘The Broken Bowl’.

We are offering a fixed-term contract, lasting 24 weeks, running from Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 30th April 2027.

£28,725.32 pro rata (£13,257.84 for this contract).

Big Brum is seeking to appoint two actors to join our current team and to take part in our upcoming Theatre in Education tour of Edward Bond’s ‘The Broken Bowl’.

Big Brum’s tour of ‘The Broken Bowl’celebrates the unique collaboration of over 20 years between the Company and the playwright, which resulted in this and nine other new plays for young people, “a body of work, written mostly for young people, that stand alongside his classic plays, such as Lear and Saved” (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian).

Big Brum is an internationally renowned Theatre in Education Company that takes high quality theatre and drama to young people in areas of high deprivation. Edward Bond said, “Big Brum reminds me why I first became a dramatist – and shows its audiences why drama matters … Big Brum is magnificent.”

This is a full-time post for 24 weeks, Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 30th April 2027, with a possible contract extension to the end of May 2027. Holiday pay is included.

The successful candidate will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check and complete on-line training modules on Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

Standard week is 37 hours, with rehearsal hours between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Professional experience of acting, touring and working with young people is highly desirable.

To apply, please compose a covering letter detailing your desire to work with and for Big Brum. In this letter we would also like to hear about your past experiences working with young people, particularly those in areas of high deprivation or who don’t often get access to the arts. Please also attach an up-to-date CV and headshot (or Spotlight link).

To apply, please send your CV and letter to judy@bigbrum.org.uk with the subject line: Actor – ‘The Broken Bowl’.

Please note - WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL.

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm on Monday 17th August 2026

 Full Day Audition/Workshop will be held on Wednesday 2nd September 2026

We will contact candidates about auditions by Wednesday 26th August 2026. If you are not contacted by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Big Brum is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation that reflects our region and the communities with whom we work. We recognise that diversity brings a wealth of benefits and strongly encourage applications from all interested people with related experience, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, trans and non-binary candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who have a disability. If you have any access needs relevant to the process, please get in touch with us directly to discuss them.

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We are seeking to build relationships with set designers for forthcoming projects.

In the first instance, please send a CV to tie@bigbrum.org.uk

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We are seeking to build relationships with set makers for forthcoming projects. This includes construction and/or painting.

In the first instance, please send a CV to tie@bigbrum.org.uk

Prop Maker

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We are seeking to build relationships with prop makers for forthcoming projects.

In the first instance, please send a CV to tie@bigbrum.org.uk

Costume Designer & Maker

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We are seeking to build relationships with individuals who design and make costumes for our forthcoming projects.

In the first instance, please send a CV to tie@bigbrum.org.uk

Artists & Creatives

We are seeking to build relationships with artists to create and lead follow-up workshops to our forthcoming Theatre in Education programmes.

This could include, but is not limited to, artists, dancers, musicians, potters, photographers and poets.

In the first instance, please send a CV to tie@bigbrum.org.uk