Spare Tyre Theatre Company
Job Summary
2 x London-based Performers with strong movement skills (and/or dance)
Job Description
Whistle Stop is an interactive, immersive non-verbal sensory experience for people living with dementia and their carers. In the span of an hour, we will tell a story about trains and travelling. From the everyday commute to a high alpine adventure, across deserts and ravines, featuring would-be honeymooners and fare-dodging jokers, the high speed and the high jinx of the legendary railroads which have entranced people everywhere, all around the world and just around the corner. Calling at: Romance, Reunion, Lost and Found, Brief Encounter, and Journey’s End. Join us on the Whistle Stop Special to visit your favourite destination. Fee: £726 per week, plus holiday, pension, and allowances Dates: 11/05/26-15/05/26, 15/06/26-19/06/26, 29/06/26-3/7/26, 6/07/26-10/07/26, 13/07/26-17/07/26 Locations: SDH Space, 9 Havelock Walk, SE23 3HG (rehearsals); various London locations (performances)
Job Requirements
We are looking for two generous-spirited, inventive performers with strong improvisation, non-verbal and movement skills (or dance background). The performers will form a contrasting and complementary duo in a semi-devised piece about 45-55 minutes long. Any gender (or gender expression), age, or ethnicity may work in either role. We particularly welcome applications from performers with global majority backgrounds. You need to be a good time-keeper, able to retain the work as devised, work inclusively and recognize the importance of the off-stage work as well as the integrity of the onstage performance.
Job Overview
- Job Title: 2 x Performers for sensory show tour
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Performer
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026
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Location:
London
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