Ensembler Performer (YETI, Exeter Phoenix, Christmas 2026)

Quirk Theatre


Job Summary

Quirk Theatre is seeking to cast 1 outstanding performer, who presents as female, is aged 18-50 and based in or near Exeter, to join the ensemble for YETI, performing at Exeter Phoenix in December 2026.

Job Description

YETI

It’s deep winter, and the townsfolk of Little Trusting are busy preparing for their favourite time of year. Twinkling lights are being hung, wintry songs are being sung and festive gifts are being… brung.

Everything is just as it should be.

Until something rather large, rather hairy, and rather smelly, moves into the nearby forest. And the townsfolk suddenly find themselves face to face with a surprising new neighbour. Now strange things are happening. Biscuits have been snaffled. Socks have gone missing. Something must be done! So a brave band of adventurers set off on a thrilling quest to find … the YETI.

Join us this festive season for a hilarious, heartwarming show for all the family, exploring friendship, courage and what it means to truly belong. Expect big laughs, even bigger feels, spectacular sets, original music and a healthy dose of Quirky silliness.

Fees

Rehearsals & show run:
£631 per full week (Monday-Friday during rehearsals; up to 6 days during the show run).
£139 per day for individual days worked outside of a full week.
Example fee breakdown:
4 full weeks of rehearsal at Emmanuel Hall @ £631 p/w = £2,524
3 full weeks of performances @ £631 p/w = £1,893
3 additional days of rehearsal at Exeter Phoenix (w/c 30th Nov, TBC) @ £139/day = £417
Total fee = £4,834 (subject to confirmation of additional Exeter Phoenix rehearsal days)

Dates

Rehearsals, Emmanuel Hall (with set)
2nd-27th November 2026 Monday-Friday, 9.30am-6pm
27th November Rehearsal Get Out, 9.30am-7.30pm (full cast)
w/c 30th November 3 days rehearsal without set at Exeter Phoenix (exact dates TBC)

Performances, Exeter Phoenix Auditorium
Mon 7th Dec – Sun 27th Dec

Please click on Full Job Brief for comprehensive breakdown of dates/schedule.

Job Requirements

Candidates must be based in or near Exeter. This is essential. The company member must have their own means of transport and a base which is a suitable distance to rehearsals and performances. Please confirm your Exeter/near Exeter base & likely mode of transport on your application.

Quirk Theatre is committed to equal opportunities for all performers, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Where characteristics such as gender or age have been specified, we can confirm that such characteristics are a genuine requirement for the role. We would especially like to encourage performers from underrepresented and Global Majority* groups to apply.

*By Global Majority, we mean that we warmly invite applications from people who are South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, North African, Middle Eastern, people who are from the African or Caribbean diasporas, and/or ethnically mixed heritages.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Ensembler Performer (YETI, Exeter Phoenix, Christmas 2026)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Performer
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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Job: Ensembler Performer (YETI, Exeter Phoenix, Christmas 2026)

Job: Ensembler Performer (YETI, Exeter Phoenix, Christmas 2026)

Organisation: Quirk Theatre

Postcode: EX4 3LS

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