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Set and Costume Designerexpired

Ashton Owen & Natalya Martin

United Kingdom United Kingdom, East
Posted on: Jan. 19, 2025

Description:

Job Summary

‘For the Benefit of Pablo Fanque’ (working title) is a new show about Britain’s first recorded Black Circus owner, Norwich-born Pablo Fanque. We are seeking a versatile and creative Set & Costume Designer to bring this historical and imaginative world to life over a 2-week R&D period in March 2025.

Job Description
Duration: Freelance, 2 weeks in March (week commencing 17th March and week commencing 24th March)
Payment: £572 per week
Location: In-person at Norwich Theatre (Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL) - with the option to use some days of these days in lieu, to do prep work in the run-up to the R&D in your own space.

Key Responsibilities:

Explore, develop and present set and costume design concepts that reflect the world of Victorian England, whilst enhancing the themes of the production.
Collaboratively working with our partner organisation, Norfolk Museums, to use archived objects, materials and print for historically accurate design.
Work closely with the director and other members of the creative team to ensure that the set and costume designs support all elements of the production.
Design a tourable set that creates an immersive, flexible environment.
Be present during R&D days and offer support with any adjustments or technical considerations.
Manage the design budget effectively, ensuring all materials and resources are used efficiently.
Provide a breakdown of costings and requirements for the future of a full touring production.
Undertake any further duties as may be reasonably requested.

How to Apply
Full job description and information available at: https://pablofanqueshow.wordpress.com/jobs-casting/

Please submit the following to [email protected] by Saturday 8th February, 4pm:

- Your CV/Portfolio/Website
- A short cover letter (max. 1 A4 page) or a video/voice recording (max. 3 minutes) explaining your relevant experience, your approach to set and costume design, and why you’d like to apply.

Email subject: Set & Costume Designer Application

Interviews will take place on Monday 17th February.

We are committed to ensuring that the story of Pablo Fanque, as an important part of Black British history, is told authentically and with cultural sensitivity. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Global Majority.

Contact name: Ashton Owen and Natalya Martin
Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Feb. 08, 2025
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Part Time
Job Category: Creative/Artistic
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
East
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