Actors

We are seeking Actors for a touring production of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.

 This tour is part of our programmes of work funded by Arts Council England: Schools of Recovery, a Community of Recovery and Artists for Recovery.

We are offering a fixed term contract, running from 11th November 2024 to 11th April 2025

£28,340 pro rata (£11,990 for this 22-week contract)

We are seeking to appoint Actors to join our current team and take part in our upcoming tour of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’, a new adaptation written by Chris Cooper.

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. A teacher from a Birmingham School said of our last tour ’Frankenstein’ that it was the best production they had ever had.

As an actor in this production, you will have a key role in the play for young people aged 11-18, which will be touring West Midland schools in early 2025.

Professional experience of acting, touring and working with young people is highly desirable. However, the Company has a commitment to developing new talent, so all applications will be considered.

This is a full-time post for 22 weeks, 11th November 2024 to 11th April 2025. Holiday pay is included. The successful candidates will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS check and complete on-line training modules on Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

The standard working week is 37 hours, with rehearsal hours between 9.00am and 5.30 pm.

However, hours and timings are variable whilst touring and during the final production period.

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 of any past experiences working with young people, particularly those in areas of high deprivation and/or limited access to the arts. Please also attach an up-to-date CV and headshot (or Spotlight link).

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

Please note - WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL.

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm on Monday 30th September 2024

Full Day Auditions/Workshops will be held on:

Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th October 2024  New dates Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th October 2024

We will contact candidates about auditions by end of day on 4th October 2024. If you have not heard from us 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.