Theatre Practitioner

Odd Arts


Job Summary

💡Odd Arts is on the lookout for a passionate Theatre Practitioner to join our Wellbeing Your Way programme. This is your chance to use creativity to support people facing mental health challenges, build confidence, and inspire positive change through theatre.

Job Description

The Theatre Practitioner will play a key role in delivering Odd Arts’ Wellbeing Your Way programme.
The programme supports individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges to improve
their wellbeing through creative practice. It delivers a mix of small group and one-to-one sessions, in
both community and prison settings, using drama-based and creative approaches to build
confidence, resilience, and connection. The role combines workshop delivery, project development,
and administration to ensure that participants are empowered, engaged, and supported. Successful
completion of internal training can enable progression to Lead Practitioner, increasing both
responsibility and pay within the organisation.

Job Requirements

Please see full job description and details of how to apply https://oddarts.co.uk/job-openings/ – here

3 days per week

Essential Criteria
Experience of facilitating or co-facilitating creative, drama-based, or participatory
workshops.
Experience of, or strong interest in, working one-to-one and in small group settings.
Ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those
facing barriers, marginalisation, or mental health challenges.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with
participants.
Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to maintaining safe, inclusive
spaces.
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage administration, coordination,
and project delivery simultaneously.
Ability to remain resilient, reflective, and solution focused when facing setbacks or
challenges.
Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and organisations.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Theatre Practitioner
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025

  • Location:

    North West

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Job: Theatre Practitioner

Job: Theatre Practitioner

Organisation: Odd Arts

Postcode: M15 6AX

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