Native BSL performer for re-working of physical/puppet show

Call Out: Performer with British Sign Language (BSL) (Native User) Signed version of call out: https://youtu.be/ixJK-JBQUdA

Fee: £3,500 (inclusive of all rehearsals, performances, and reflection session)

Dates: Available for 15 rehearsal days (8 hours/day), 2 days of trail performances in schools (8 hours/day), plus day reflection session in London

Project Overview: John Mowat (director) and Helen Ainsworth (performer) are seeking a native British Sign Language (BSL) performer to join our creative team to rework an existing solo piece of physical theatre and object manipulation into a duet. You can view the original performance of The Librarian here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCAOiNRMVwY.

The performer will play an integral role in ensuring the work is accessible and engaging for D/deaf audiences while being part of the artistic team in growing the production.

Collaborate, play with character and movement and invent as a co-performer, re-developing the work from a solo to a duet.

Ideally has significant experience in live physical theatre and interdisciplinary performance.

Strong collaborative skills in the devising process.

Interest in integrating BSL with visual vernacular and physical storytelling.

Self-Employed and responsible for own payment of tax.

Audition Date: 24th October 2025 in London.

How to Apply: Please send your showreel or links to your performance footage online, a CV, and a cover letter to [email protected] by midnight on 19th October 2025.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

Thank you to Fuse Theatre and Chris Fonseca

Genuine Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9) this role requires lived cultural and linguistic representation of the D/deaf community.