Same Difference will be touring Jack and the Beanstalk around Yorkshire and the North this Christmas. This will be a fast-paced, high-energy show. It will include singing and dancing for 3 multi-rolling performers to tour our take on the traditional story. The tour itself will be physically demanding. You will be asked to perform two shows a day in multiple venues and will need to be physically able to assist with setting up and taking down sets and tech as part of the team. There will also be a tour manager who will drive the van and support the technical set up. Ideally performers will have experience in comedy, children's theatre, improvisation, pantomime and/or clown. Please only apply if you are available for 90% of the rehearsal dates and 90% of the confirmed tour dates. We are prioritising local actors based in Yorkshire. Same Difference Arts aims to recruit talented people from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from minority groups currently under-represented in the cultural sector. Unfortunately, we cannot pay relocation costs, so please only apply if you have a base close to Leeds/ Bradford and understand any costs to get to the rehearsals or the pick up point in Leeds, you will need to cover yourself. Parts we are looking for: Jack - Male or non-binary presenting Multi role 1 - (any gender or age) We will be looking for someone with good comedy skill. Multi role 2- (any gender or age) We will be looking for someone with good comedy skill. Understudy - You will be guaranteed show and rehearsal days. We will offer you work as part of the wider SD theatre walkabout/ singing team so you are available to swap into shows to cover illness. Rehearsals: will take place in Leeds and Bradford 18-21st, 24th-28th November Parts we are looking for: Jack - Male or non-binary presenting Multi role 1 - (any gender or age) We will be looking for someone with good comedy skill. Multi role 2- (any gender or age) We will be looking for someone with good comedy skill. Understudy - You will be guaranteed show and rehearsal days. We will offer you work as part of the wider SD theatre walkabout/ singing team so you are available to swap into shows to cover illness. Rehearsals: will take place in Leeds and Bradford 18-21st, 24th-28th November **Show dates are between 29th November - 6th January - please email to ask for the full job pack before applying. ** Fees: Rehearsals are paid at £100 per day, Tour days are £140 for a full day and £90 for a half day. (Half days will only happen occasionally) You will have some nights where you will be given hotels, which will be covered and per diems paid on these days. This is likely to be when we are travelling further than 2 hours away from Leeds or have a very late finish. We will aim to travel together in the tour van. If you choose to make your own way to the venue, you cannot claim travel expenses. To apply please send either: to Natasha - mailto:[email protected] - [email protected] Please also answer the following questions on your cover letter: Please email for a job pack to read the full list of tour dates. Then send your CV/ Cover letter / working examples.Job Summary
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