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Actor / Performer - Schools Tour, Burnley Youth Theatre

  •  North West
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 31, 2025
  •  Laura Simpson
  •  laura.simpson@burnleyyouththeatre.org
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Burnley Youth Theatre are looking for a female identifying performer aged (18-25) to perform a powerful piece of theatre focusing on child sexual exploitation which will tour to 5 secondary schools across Lancashire.

Job Description

The play will follow one girl's journey into a world of grooming and abuse. Focusing specifically on coercive control, gaslighting, love bombing and isolation we are going to raise awareness of CSE by showing the key signs to look out for. This show will contain sensitive topics.

The commitment will be 6 days rehearsal and 5 days of performances across Lancashire ( at £150 per day / 7 hours per day )

The project is funded and supported by The Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioners Violence Against Women and Girls Fund and will also involve support from other relevant agencies.

Job Requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Age: 18 - 25 (must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check)
Gender: We are looking for a performer who identifies as female
Location: Must be in commutable distance from Burnley Youth Theatre
Accent: Native northern
Ethnicity: People from all ethnicities are welcome to apply. We would love to have more diversity in our creative team so actively encourage performers from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds to apply
Disability: We are an inclusive organisation and encourage performers with disabilities or who are neurodivergent to apply. We will make every effort to accommodate the access needs of an

Job Responsibilities

DETAILS OF THE TOUR:

Where: The tour will take place in 5 Secondary Schools across Lancashire, dates to be discussed and agreed
When: The tour will take place between January - February 2026
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place at Burnley Youth Theatre throughout late November / December/ early January
Fee: The fee is £1650 (11 days @ £150 per day / 7 hours per day)

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send the following to [email protected]

Spotlight link or Acting experience

Self tape audition – script available on our website.

https://burnleyyouththeatre.org/about-us/jobs-and-opportunities/

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025.

If you are invited to audition, auditions are taking place at Burnley Youth Theatre on Thursday 6th November.

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