Circus / Physical Theatre Performer
Role Overview: We are casting a dynamic circus / physical theatre performer to perform and facilitate engaging, sensory experiences for our audience. This role requires a high degree of empathy, physical adaptability, and responsiveness to different audiences.
Essential Criteria:
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Core Disciplines: Strong background in physical theatre and/ or clowning.
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Audience Engagement: Comfort and prior experience working with disabled and/ or neurodivergent audiences or comparable experience.
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Collaborative Spirit: Comfort participating in group workshops, including sensory interaction tasks.
Desirable Skills:
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Proficiency in aerial circus and partner acrobatics.
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A background in dance and/or mime.
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Experience facilitating workshops for diverse participants, including children with complex needs.
Fee: £175 per day
Live Musician
Role Overview: We are seeking an intuitive, highly adaptable live musician to join the collaborative cast of See Saw for our 2027 tour. In this role, you will be responsible for creating an immersive auditory environment that directly responds to the physical action on stage and the energy of the audience.
Essential Criteria:
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Multi-Instrumentalist & Vocalist: Must be able to proficiently play at least two distinct instruments and have a strong, versatile singing voice.
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Live Improvisation: Demonstrated ability to improvise live music seamlessly in response to physical movement and live interaction.
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Collaborative Spirit: Comfort participating in group workshops, including sensory interaction tasks.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience of working with disabled or neurodivergent young people.
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Experience of facilitating workshops.
Fee: £175 per day
Application & Audition Details
To apply for either role, please submit the following:
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A current CV.
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A professional showreel.
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A one-page cover letter or 2- 3 minute video or voice note introducing yourself and outlining your relevant experience.
Please send the above to:producer.seesaw@gmail.com
Applications close on Sunday 13th December at 10pm.
Applicants will be required to hold a current Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service) or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
This is a freelance role.
Key Dates & Timeline
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Audition Invitations: Issued during the first week of January 2027.
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Audition Format: Auditions will be held in London during January or February 2027 and will involve a workshop audition. (Location TBC)
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Rehearsals: At 101 Outdoor Arts 13th - 17th April 2027 (You must be available for these dates)
Various other dates from May to September 2027 to be confirmed and to be shared with other cast members. We aim to share performance dates fairly across the cast throughout the year.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact: see.saw.sensory@gmail.com.