Looking for 2 dance theatre performersOlivier-Award Nominated Rhiannon Faith Company |
Description:Olivier-Award Nominated Rhiannon Faith Company is looking for 2 dance theatre performers to join the company, for the creation and tour of a powerful new mid scale work.Where: Birmingham, UK When: Thursday 18 & Friday 19 September 2025 Deadline for applications: Tuesday 9 September 2025, at midnight Rhiannon Faith Company’s new work is a wild, tender and physically thrilling dance theatre show about female power, protest and standing up for the vulnerable and marginalised. It will take inspiration from autobiographical experiences, biblical references and global stories of female activism. It is a piece of feminist protest art which will invite difficult conversations on urgent topics impacting our society and fight for change, tenderly. This is an invitation to engage deeply with a challenging and socially urgent piece of work, rooted in truth, care, and emotional honesty. We are looking for artists with a unique and physically exceptional capacity, who are also kind, compassionate, and able to work collaboratively within an autobiographical, emotionally honest process. RFC creates raw, honest, and socially responsive dance-theatre. This new work will continue in that tradition, inviting emotional depth, vulnerability, and integrity from its performers. ABOUT THE ROLE To take part in the devising, creation and tour of a new mid scale dance theatre show. Both roles are to play multiple female characters, and we are looking to present a wide and inclusive representation of the global female experience. DATES: Research & Development: Week 1: Monday 20 – Friday 24 October 2025 Week 2: Monday 27 – Friday 31 October 2025 Development Dates: 6 weeks in April/May 2026 Premiere & UK Tour: Final dates for the Premiere and UK Tour are currently being finalised for Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027. Anticipated contract for a further 6-8 weeks. FEE: £700 per week PLUS holiday pay, and touring expenses when working away from home base (travel, accommodation and per diems). LOCATION: Rehearsals will take place in the Midlands and Harlow, Essex. NOTE: Performers must be eligible to work in the UK. How to apply: The audition workshop is by invitation only. To apply, please send the following with the subject “RFC audition workshop, [YOUR NAME]” to Anna Dominian, at [email protected]: We invite you to let us get to know you – please send a video or written introduction. Introductions could include a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the project, why you are interested in the themes within the work. CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) Recent headshot A showreel or link to video footage of relevant movement material (Please ensure that footage is good quality, relevant to the specific requirements of the job and is NO longer than 3 minutes in length. If sending footage of ensemble work, please highlight clearly who you are). An equal opportunities form, via this LINK (this data is anonymous and will be used to help us monitor who our job opportunities are reaching). NOTE: Please send any videos as links, and written introductions/CVs/headshots as attachments. Contact details: For more details about the audition workshops visit our website: https://www.rhiannonfaith.com/opportunities For further information, please visit https://www.rhiannonfaith.com/opportunities
Application Deadline:
Sept. 09, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Dance
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Birmingham |