Heavy Metal Badger is a loud, joyful and totally wild new actor musician family show, adapted from Duncan Beedie's brilliant picture book. Badger is happiest rocking out to heavy metal at full volume, but not everyone in the forest understands his noisy, headbanging ways. Packed with live music, big laughs and plenty of attitude, the show celebrates being proudly yourself, finding your people and refusing to turn the volume down. Expect woodland chaos, epic guitar riffs and one seriously rock and roll badger! Dates Preparation: Three additional days. These can be completed independently and flexibly following the writers' room. (8 hours max per day) R&D: 24 to 30 October 2026 in London (10am - 6pm) Fee: £1,262.00 Work closely with the writers and director to develop the musical world of Heavy Metal Badger Help shape how live music, songs and instruments are used throughout the storytelling Support the actor musicians in learning, exploring and performing the music Help establish the musical style of the show, combining family theatre with the energy of a heavy metal gig Respond creatively and flexibly as the script and ideas develop Collaborate with the wider creative team to make sure the music supports the story, characters and audience experience Provide clear musical notes and resources following the development sessions Experience working as a Musical Director on actor musician productions Experience developing new writing, new musicals or family theatre Confidence working with performers who sing and play instruments A collaborative, playful and open approach to making new work The ability to work quickly, experiment with ideas and adapt as the project develops An interest in heavy metal, rock music or exploring those styles within a family show Good communication and organisational skills Must be based in London and available for the required dates Please email your CV to [email protected] Deadline 14th August 6pmJob Summary
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Writers' room: 14 to 18 September 2026 (10am - 6pm) in Lowesoft travel and accommodation covered. The Musical Director will only be required for two dates during this week. Exact dates will be agreed together.Job Requirements
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