Science Communicator/Performer

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Gastronaut Productions


Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, hugely charismatic, pro-active and technically confident science communicator/presenter to be the performing lead in a two-person team touring a new theatre science show across the UK.

Job Description

The Utterly Revolting Science Show is the sister show to Rude Science (with different content but similar cheeky, tongue-in-cheek tone and smart, sharp, high-energy delivery).

These are world-class sci-comm shows so candidates need to be science communicators at the top of their game, witty and spontaneous, brilliant at delivering spectacular but safe science content aimed at boisterous 5-13yr-olds and parents. Demos include noisy explosions, smoke, food, latex props.

You will be the performing lead and your co-presenter will take a larger stage management role. You will need to work seamlessly as a two-person touring team, solving problems as they crop up and making sure that this brilliant show happens twice every performing day to a world-class standard.

PLEASE NOTE this role is only open to candidates who have the flexibility to commit to EVERY date that the show is booked in for, plus extra dates as they are booked in (usually with 6 months notice). We understand that this may not suit all applicants, but it is essential. See dates listed so far at www.gastronaut.uk

Start date: Cast confirmed Oct, meets in Dec, rehearsals Jan 26, shows from Feb.

Dates: 30+ show dates/year across UK (mainly during school holidays), 6x days rehearsals ~15 travel days ~2 paid non-show days (at home).

Pay: Show days: £250, other days various rates (detail below) Plus PDs + per-ticket and merch bonuses. Estimated for 49 days: approx £14,000 inc PDs.

Job Requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experienced science communicator OR experienced performer with science qualification and demonstrable interest in science communication.

Over 25 years old (for driving hire van)

Full, clean UK driving licence and clean DBS (we will apply for you)

Excellent presentation skills: witty, engaging, confident with young audiences

Flexible and available for all tour dates (see schedule: https://gastronauttv.com/utterly-revolting-dates)

Desirable

Touring theatre experience

Understanding of family audiences including children aged 5-13

Practical/technical understanding of live multi-media presentation

Knowledge of Mimo Live

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Understanding of STEM in the curriculum

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Science Communicator/Performer
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Performer
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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