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Description:We are looking for a performer for our production of The Princess and the Pea at the Southbank Centre in London from Jan-Feb 2026.Upswing is a leading UK circus company that aims to tell new stories in extraordinary ways. We are a small but mighty organisation that creates and tours new and original circus productions as well as bringing memorable, unexpected experiences directly to audiences in their outdoor and public spaces. ABOUT THE SHOW – The Princess & the Pea is a small (4 person) ensemble, circus theatre piece for children. – The story is non-verbal, told through action not words. – Running time 45-50 minutes The show premiered last year at London’s Unicorn Theatre before a successful run on Broadway, New York and will be underpinning the Southbank Centre’s acclaimed Imagine Children’s Festival in their Queen Elizabeth Hall in February. International touring is being explored for 2027. ENGAGEMENT DATES: Rehearsal week 1: 26-30th January Rehearsal week 2: 2nd-6th February Tech/get-in week: 10-13th February Performance week: 14-20th February Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre Fee: Weekly rate of £650 plus holiday pay plus travel/subsistence rate if based outside London Requirements:ABOUT THE ROLE:We are casting for a performer to play ‘Blue servant’: a very physical role for an artist who likes throwing themselves around with a good level of acrobatic skills. They need to be playful, engaging and skilled at physical comedy. The show specifically uses a vocabulary of trio acrobatics/toss the flyer vocabulary and some trampette work which would be adapted to suit the incoming performer. You will also be lifting and stacking small mattresses. Must be a team player with a positive collaborative attitude. Trust in one’s fellow cast members will be important. Prepare To Present:HOW TO APPLY:Please send a headshot photo, video showreel/links of your work and a CV to [email protected] stating “The Princess and the Pea” in the subject line. Please indicate where you are currently based. We welcome applications from outside the UK also. Deadline: Immediate and ongoing until filled, with auditions by invite on a rolling basis so please do not delay in submitting your interest! Please contact us if you would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role. Upswing have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion to develop a workforce that represents the diverse communities we work with. We actively encourage submissions from people of the Global Majority, who are currently underrepresented in our sector. Additional Information:Auditions will be on a rolling basis. Once we find the right performer we will close the applications process, so please apply as soon as possible.
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2025
Job Start Date:
Jan. 26, 2026
Job Duration:
1 month
Contract Dates:
26th Jan - 20th Feb
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Dance, Circus
Payment status:
Paid
Pay Scale:
From 650 to 650 GBP/week
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