Job Opportunities

It is an Open Sky production supported by Turtle Key Arts, the Courtyard Hereford and the Birmingham Rep.

please reply to: clairecoache@hotmail.com

Claire Coache
Open Sky Productions Ltd
Yew Tree Cottage
Hillgates, Llanwarne
Herefordshire
HR2 8JG
01981 540 516
07904 339 525

posted 4 July 2012

Two Stilt walkers needed

Imagineer Productions are looking for 2 emerging artists proficient in stilt performance to participate in their forth coming outdoor production

2inabra - Abi Grewcock :
Expressive Feat Productions

Godiva Awakes

Saturday 28th July is the performance night with production week and technical rehearsals 22rd - 26th July from 6-10pm. On Friday 27th - no rehearsals are scheduled at present.

Ideally we are looking for 2 stilt performers who are available able to perform, move well and are comfortable within a crowd outdoors and be able to take direction but also be part of a big cast. Costume is provided but you must have your own stilts, bouncy, peg or something else similar (probably not durastilts ) Rehearsals in Coventry on Sunday 1st and 22nd July during the day. Then the technical rehearsals during the week 23rd — 26th are in the evenings between 6 — 10pm. Friday night 27th July there are no rehearsals scheduled at present. A good fee and transport are paid, accommodation provided.

This is a one night performance only on the 28th July and is part of the Cultural Olympiad 2012. There are 400 performers in the production — Choir, aerialists, dancers, drummers, carnivalists and puppeteers. Godiva (6 metre state of the art puppet ) will awaken after 1000 years in Coventry and be giving the quest of delivering a giant book called 'The Book of Intent' to London during the 2012 Olympics. The performance will play to a live audience of nearly 3,000 and be screened live to a further audience on a giant screen in the city centre.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Director Kathi Leahy — 07969355488

posted 26 June 2012

The Circus Space: Acrobalance and Tumbling Teachers needed

Circus Space is recruiting for teachers to deliver training as part of its Participation and Outreach programme. The programme runs courses and classes for everyone from young people aged 3 and upwards through to adults and older people. It includes outreach, recreational activity and progressive training for 11 — 21 year olds.

Cirque Surreal, Photo : Mike Brittain

We are currently looking for teachers with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Acrobatic tumbling
• Acrobalance

The ability to teach conditioning classes such as flexibility and body conditioning is desirable but not essential.

Deadline Monday 9 July, 5pm

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16 July and successful candidates will be appointed to start for the next academic term which runs from 17 September to 16 December.

Further details available on their website here

posted 19 June May 2012

Lead Trainer needed for 3 months in Nepal

Circus trainer/ coordinator needed ASAP in Nepal for Circus Kathmandu - FLIGHTS PAID.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have lost our lead trainer. We need someone to replace him ASAP.
Because of the short notice of this we are able to pay the flight for the right candidate who would be able to come out ASAP and stay for at least three months. All other living expenses are also covered.
Skills needed: the ability to oversee the training of a group of 14 young adults (conditioning, games, skills development). They are training in aerial, acrobatics and other circus skills. Skills in theatre, clowning welcomed.

About the project:

The project is divided into two sections: A social circus project/ training programme (Sapana) and a professional company (Circus Kathmandu). The project is made up of young people who have been rescued from child trafficking and other vulnerable situations by NGO The Esther Benjamins Trust. At the moment it has 14 students in full time training.

If interested please contact sky on sky@circuskathmandu.com

For more information:
Blog spot:sapanacircus.blogspot.com
Website:www.ebtrust.org.uk/news/sapana_circus.html
Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/130034593700665/

OR see posting for 1 April 2012 (below)

Cirque Surreal : Phot : Mike Brittain

posted 20 May 2012

Performers/trainers Wanted!

Circus Ferrel are East Anglia's brightest, friendliest all human touring family show. With a stunning big top we bring our fun show primarily to schools in Norfolk and Suffolk. Most weeks we run free workshops for the children and then put on professional shows at the weekend to fund the visit.

We are looking for two further performers/trainers to strengthen our small young team. Enthusiasm for circus and willingness to take children's workshops and to help with the varied jobs on tour are vital and more important than ability level.

There will be plenty of free time and encouragement to use the tent's facilities to develop your acts and for personal training. Use of the tent, on site accommodation, travel between grounds, 24 hour electricity, gas and hot weekday lunches during term time will be included.

Please call Martin to chat things over on 07525 053225,
email ringmaster@circusferrel.com or
www.circusferrel.com

Deadline: 31st May

posted 3 April 2012

Nepal circus company looking for full time paid Lead Trainer/ Local Creative Director

• Salary: dependent on experience
• Time commitment: 5 days per week for a minimum of 1 year (with holidays) .
• When: As soon as possible.
• Where: Kathmandu, Nepal
• About the project: The project is divided into two sections: A social circus project/ training programme (Sapana) and a professional company (Circus Kathmandu). The project is made up of young people who have been rescued from child trafficking (often from Indian circuses) and other vulnerable situations by NGO The Esther Benjamins Trust. At the moment it has 14 students in full time training. Sapana works by engaging young people in developing their existing skills and learning new ones in a safe, supportive environment. The young people receive high quality training in circus, theatre and technical skills to enable them to become professionals, but within a social circus framework. This framework aims to empower the young people through games and creative activities focused on building social and personal tools such as confidence/ self-esteem, self-expression, self-awareness and teamwork. The teaching methods focus on re-connecting young people with positive play and creative self-expression. About the role: Circus Kathmandu has already started performing high-quality aerial and ground-based shows. The role of the Lead Trainer/ Local Creative Director will be to ensure the the training continues running at a level of excellence, and in a safe and supportive way. You will also be required to facilitate the growth of Circus Kathmandu into a fully professional company that performs both nationally and internationally regularly. Skills and experience required: A high level of skill in teaching and performing both aerial and acrobatics (additional skills are welcomed.) Experience of engaging circus within a theatrical frame work. The ability to run structured conditioning sessions and to ensure the upkeep of fitness. The ability to manage a class of mixed ability students. Expansive experience, skill and creative flair in choreographing and directing high profile circus/theatre shows on both a small and large scale. General ability at an administrative level Effective negotiating and management skills; the ability to lead and coordinate an ever changing team of volunteers.
• Contact: If interested in applying please send a current CV, and a statement about why you are right for this role. Please also send a link to a web site or show reels.

Please send to Sky Neal (sky@circuskathmandu.com) AND Robyn Simpson (robyn@circuskathmandu.com). Please feel free to email us with any further questions.
For more information:
Blog spot:sapanacircus.blogspot.com
Website:www.ebtrust.org.uk/news/sapana_circus.html
Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/130034593700665/

posted 1 April 2012

Nepal circus project (Kathmandu) recruiting volunteers from now until the end of the year

• About the project: The project is divided into two sections:
  A social circus project/ training programme (Sapana) and a professional company (Circus Kathmandu). The project is made up of young people who have been rescued from child trafficking (often from Indian circuses) and other vulnerable situations by NGO The Esther Benjamins Trust. At the moment it has 14 students in full time training. Sapana works by engaging young people in developing their existing skills and learning new ones in a safe, supportive environment. The young people receive high quality training in circus, theatre and technical skills to enable them to become professionals, but within a social circus framework.
• Volunteers needed: We need volunteers across a mix of circus and theatre disciplines for the rest of the year. Most urgently we need specialists in aerial and acrobatics, but we would also love volunteers with advanced skill in hand to hand, contortion, hand balancing, hula hoop, clowning and physical theatre, puppetry. You will need to have good experience in teaching. We are looking for both lead and support trainers. Groups/ pairs who work together would work very well in this situation. We welcome volunteers for any length of time, but we recommend a minimum of three months, as we have found that this is an ideal amount of time for both the volunteer and the group to really start benefitting from the volunteers input. Food, accommodation and local travel is covered.

Contact: If interested in applying please contact Sky Neal (sky@circuskathmandu.com) AND Robyn Simpson (robyn@circuskathmandu.com), and we will send you an application form.
For more information:
Blog spot:sapanacircus.blogspot.com
Website:www.ebtrust.org.uk/news/sapana_circus.html
Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/130034593700665/

posted 1 April 2012

Circus Performer/Workshop leaders wanted

Circus Sensible are looking for performers and workshop leaders all over the UK for the coming summer. We need people to perform in our 'baby' Big Tops and to teach Circus skills and other skills in schools. Ability to engage with children and adults is most important. Also, willingness to participate in all areas of work including helping put up tents etc.

Contact papaclive@circussensible.co.uk or
message us through our website: www.circussensible.co.uk

posted 1 April 2012

Teachers needed: ropes, silks, acrobatics

Circus Space is recruiting for teachers to deliver training as part of its Participation and Outreach programme. The programme runs courses and classes for everyone from young people aged 3 and upwards through to adults and older people. It includes outreach, recreational activity and progressive training for 11 — 21 year olds.

We are looking for teachers with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Rope
• Silks
• Acrobatics

The ability to teach conditioning classes such as flexibility and body conditioning is desirable but not essential.

Successful candidates will be appointed to start for the next academic term which runs from 23 April — 22 July.

Interviews: 4 April 2012

Find Job Descriptions, Application Forms, etc here

posted 13 March 2012

Wanted: Physical Theatre Performer

Bash Street Theatre is an international touring theatre company specialising in outdoor performance.
 See our website for more information.

Due to an illness we are looking for a physical theatre performer to perform the part of the circus master in the production of THE LION TAMER.

We need someone at very short notice will minimum rehearsal time to rehearse tomorrow (Wed 22nd February) and perform initially for the next two weeks in the Midlands area - a total of 10 performances

See website for video of THE LION TAMER.

Wages paid per performance and for rehearsal days.

Initially, we are looking for someone to play for THE LION TAMER, but there will be possibilities for future work, touring outdoor shows throughout Europe in the summer of 2012.

Long hours in van, loading, unloading, and set construction.

Hard work, good pay, good fun!

If you are interested then please phone us a.s.a.p. and send a CV.
office@bashstreet.co.uk

Bash Street Theatre Co.
JoJo Pickering / Simon Pullum

35 Belgravia Street, Penzance England TR18 2BL Tel: +44 (0)1736 360795

Roz am Poullou 29690 Locmaria Berrien, France Tel: +33 (0) 2 98 99 80 32

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posted 21 February 2012

Street Circus Coordinator - 3 year fixed term

Job Description:

Street Circus Coordinator — 3 year Fixed Term Position Salary £25,000p.a

The Roundhouse inspires, pioneers contemporary culture and places young people at its heart. The Roundhouse's purpose is to enable young people to realise their creative potential and to offer audiences, of all ages, new and extraordinary experiences in live music, theatre, dance, circus, spoken word and new media.

Working alongside the Performing Arts Coordinator & Project Producer and the Circus Producer, you will be required to coordinate a coherent, dynamic and ground breaking street circus programme for young people aged 11 -25 across London.

The Street Circus Programme aims to use contemporary circus as a tool for the engagement of a wide range of young people. The Street Circus Coordinator will coordinate the delivery of all Street Circus programmes at the Roundhouse and in a range of community settings over the course of 3 years. If you have experience of coordinating or supporting the coordination of projects , working in culturally diverse settings and an interest in or experience of the circus industry, you may be our ideal candidate for this role.

Contact:

Full job description and application pack can be downloaded from www.roundhouse.org.uk/jobs
Please send your completed application forms to recruitment@roundhouse.org.uk

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in application for positions at the Roundhouse.

Closing date:

5pm, Monday 27 February 2012

We regret we will only be able to respond to applicants selected for interviews. The Roundhouse strives to be an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity No. 1071487

posted 17 February 2012

Experienced Aerial Teachers required for new central London venue - Zone 1

We're looking for some experienced, established aerial instructors to teach group classes in a new Flying Fantastic venue in Central London. Initially one night a week, but likely to expand to other nights and classes very quickly. It's an great opportunity to get involved in a young, exciting and innovative start-up company.

Essential skills include aerial hoop, aerial silks, and with some fitness knowledge, and an established teaching background.

Payment details on request. Applicants would ideally be self employed. CVs and references required.

Start date: 2nd April 2012

Contact: Christopher Wigan chris@flyingfantastic.co.uk

posted 3 February 2012

A Clown for Circus Normandie

2012 will be Circus Normandie's 7th successful year touring in the uk. We are looking for a young or not so young! man to train as a clown (driving license an advantage), costumes, training, accommodation are provided, along with salary.
April - September tour in 2012, plus possibility of 6 week Xmas season for the right people.

Starting or improving performers, keen to improve their skills are welcome. Enthusiasm for circus is more important than skill level.

For more info and a friendly chat call Tolly on 0797 154 1298,or visit our website www.circus4schools.co.uk to see what we do.

posted 25 January 2012

Casting Call - NoFit State Circus

The 'wows' of an audience are what make a NoFit State performer tick. As the UK's leading contemporary circus company we're seeking highly-skilled circus artists for a number of innovative new projects. We are particularly interested in hearing from unusual and dynamic ground based acts.

Following Labyrinth in 2011, NoFit State has been commissioned to create a brand new site-specific show at the Eden Project for summer 2012. Run over five weeks, performances take place on the Eden bandstand, along with promenade pieces in the gardens and the biomes, and daytime activities and workshops. Creation and rehearsals will run 25 June — 25 July, with performances between 27 July — 2 September. Further re-rehearsals and performances may run mid March — May.

We also seek performers for a collaborative show with Wales Millennium Centre and National Theatre Wales opening in July 2013. The result of a long devising process comprising of several stages.

First auditions will be in the form of a workshop with Firenza Guidi between 2 — 4 March 2012.
To apply, please email a CV, headshot, video links and any other supporting information to casting@nofitstate.com by Wednesday 1 February.

posted 24 January 2012

Aerial class co-ordinator (South London)

Job Description: We're looking for someone to help manage weekly Aerial fitness classes - Aerial silks, hoop, slings etc on Monday and Tuesday evenings (6.20-9.50pm), (and possibly others TBC.) Post would involve basic rigging, setting up the equipment, managing class attendees, leading a 20 minute class warm-up and working alongside instructors to ensure the smooth running of the classes.

Applicants would need to have their own insurance, and be registered self employed. The successful candidate would be able to fully participate in the later class. (Hoop, Silk slings or Aerial silks - dependent on the evening). All classes are run from Battersea (SW11 5BB). Pay rate on application. Start date - ASAP.

Contact: Chris Wigan chris@flyingfantastic.co.uk T: 07801 075 488

posted 24 January 2012

Artists needed for large scale outdoor show

launching Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events in Dorset in July 2012. We are looking for experienced artists who have a range of skills, aerial, acrobatics, dance, parkour, extreme sports.

Please send info by 11th January to billy@cirquebijou.co.uk
- for further information about the project go to:
www.Battleforthewinds.com

posted 3 January 2012

Call for singer/actress

Circus Gerbola seek a performer with strong singing voice and stage presence (ability to play a musical instrument, preferable but not essential) for it's 2012 season Directed by Helen Crocker.

Auditions for “The Singing Ringmistress” are in January 2012 for the season.

Previous experience of working in a touring circus is not essential but the artist must be able to commit to the full season.

Further details on Terms and Conditions are available on request.

Please send C.V. and promotional DVD to Tara Gerbola at taragerbola@gmail.com or call 00353 (0)87 2749905.

www.circusgerbola.ie/

Circus Gerbola is an Irish circus funded by the Irish Arts Council. We tour Ireland from February to October 2012.

posted 19th December 2011

Technical Intern for Circus Space

Circus rigging bias

The aim of this internship is to provide the trainee with essential work experience required for kick starting a technical career in the circus industry. The internship will take place at the Circus Space but the trainee might be required to attend off site events if relevant to the training scheme's learning objectives. The trainee will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of working in a circus school and on live shows and events. Regular one to one sessions with members of the Technical Department will take place in order to assist the trainee meet the learning objectives outlined on the full job description.

Responsible to: Senior Studio Technician
Salary: N/A this is a training position
Hours of work: No less than 2 days per week
Length of internship: 4 Months
Commencement: 01st of February 2012
Expenses: A maximum of £10 per day for lunch and travel is payable on provision of receipt

Get Job Description/Application Form here.

Deadline: Friday 6 January 2012

posted 7th December 2011

Hand-balancing /contortion act

Incandescence Circus Theatre Company are looking for a high skilled handbalancing/ contortion act for a three week Christmas contract.

Incandescence produces outstanding contemporary circus acts and shows for all sectors of the entertainment industry. We are looking for a high-quality performance to complete our Christmas line-up.

If you would like to join our fantastic, fun and committed team then please send photos and video footage showcasing your skills to the address below.

Contact: info@incandescence.co.uk

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posted 19 July 2011

Acts needed

Job Title: Artist Casting Call

Job Description: We are currently taking on new artists and acts for current and future projects worldwide. Please send us your information, photos, prices and any other relevant information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

magician balloon modeler needed for an event in Paris.
During the month of December. Please contact us ASAP

Contact: kris@unique-artistic.com

posted 16th November 2010

Peacock Bar looking for burlesque and cabaret performers

Peacock Bar looking for burlesque and cabaret performers. Something fresh and original possibly from a circus background

The Peacock is Battersea and Clapham Junction London's award winning 2am late night cocktail bar, restaurant & night club venue, but with a twist, combining burlesque and cabaret early evening with a cheesy 70s 80s 90s Djs after, every Friday & Saturday, to create truly awesome club nights. We are looking for exciting new acts along the burlesque, cabaret tip but very open minded. Check out the Peacock Bar website www.the-peacock-bar.co.uk and let us know if interested and what your ideas

posted 1st May 2010

Agency for corporate work

Calling all circus acts — please get in touch with sarah@sternbergclarke.co.uk if you would like PAID corporate and private work in and around London.

Strolling acts, stage/cabaret performers all required to work in major venues, see www.sternbergclarke.co.uk for more info.

posted 23rd April 2010

Brighton and Hove Youth Circus

Brighton and Hove Youth Circus

Circomedia, photo: Andre Pattenden

Circomedia, photo: Andre Pattenden

Picture Source : Circus Space

CircusManiacs - la Piste aux Espoirs - TheFishes

Chinese State Circus

Chinese State Circus

Cirque Surreal : Photo Mike Brittain

Cirque Surreal : Photo Mike Brittain

Zippos Circus / David West