Freelance, fixed-term – 11 weeks + prep/return days
ABOUT NTW
National Theatre Wales is a free-range theatre company that exists to find and tell the most powerful stories of Wales and its people. A mirror and a microscope for all of us.
We’re not tied to a building, which gives us the freedom to approach everything we do creatively, connecting people, places and ideas that spark stories into life.
We were founded in 2009 as Wales’ English language theatre company, and our job is to create a nationwide community of theatre makers and audiences, welcoming people from all walks of life. TEAM; our approach to working with communities, is key to this. It opens up creative opportunities for people who may never have thought of theatre as something for them.
Everything starts with a conversation here at NTW and we’re always looking to hear from anyone who wants to get involved.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Feral Monster - Touring Wales in spring 2024
Feral Monster is a banging new musical by Bethan Marlow, directed by Izzy Rabey, with music by Nicola T. Chang. It’s touring across Wales’ theatres in spring 2024 with insane vocals mashing up grime, R&B, pop and rap. Think Inside Out meets Skins meets Kae Tempest.
The show celebrates the story of unremarkable teen, Jax, as she/they/whatever navigates love, sexuality, family and the many parts of her loud, opinionated brain.
CONTRACT DATES
w/c 1 January 2024 two prep days TBC
w/c 8 January first day of rehearsals at The Sherman, Cardiff
w/c 5 Gebruary technical rehearsals at The Sherman, Cardiff
12 - 15 February technical rehearsals at The Sherman, Cardiff
15 - 24 February performances at The Sherman, Cardiff
26 Feb – 1 March, Aberystwyth Arts Centre
4 - 8 March, Pontio, Bangor
11 - 13 March Ffwrnes Llanelli
15 & 16 March Feral Fest tbc
18 - 22 March, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
WHO WE THINK YOU MIGHT BE
You’ll be excited by the opportunity to be part of a team that’s working to develop a new production. You’ll be a strong team player, but you’ll also be able to work well independently demonstrating initiative and the ability to prioritise. You’re an ace problem solver, especially under pressure. You’re based in Wales, or were born and/or studied here.
Skills and experience we consider important for this role:
- A proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with a director and creative team
- You will be excited about developing new productions
- You will work well as part of a team, both large and small
- You work well independently and are able to show initiative and prioritise tasks
- You are able to problem solve in time constrained situations
- Experience show calling performances with music (you do not need to be able to read/cue to score).
- Experience working on productions with movement and dance
- Experience running a fast paced and busy rehearsal room
- Possess a working knowledge of Health & Safety
- Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Welsh language desirable
Values we consider important for this role:
- You’ll enjoy working with people from diverse cultures, with different backgrounds and languages.
- You’ll care about the importance of representation and diversity in theatre and be committed to anti-racism and anti-ableism.
- You’ll champion sustainability, working in an environmentally friendly way that helps NTW meet our commitments to the Theatre Green Book.
- NTW applies UK Theatre’s 10 Principles for Safe and Inclusive Workspace. These can be found here. We expect all our staff and freelance staff to work within these
- A passion for making the best theatre happen, in the best possible way and with care for colleagues and all those you work with
We encourage applications from people from underrepresented communities, and those who have experienced racism or ableism.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Rates: £601 a week
Term: Freelance, fixed-term contract based on the UK Theatre Equity Subsidised Theatre Agreement.
Expenses: Relevant travel expenses and relocation will be paid during rehearsals and performances in both locations.
Location: Rehearsals will take place in Cardiff and the production will go on tour in Wales
National Theatre Wales has an Equal Opportunities policy and complies with the regulations of the UK Home Office. You will be required to produce evidence of your right to work in the UK upon appointment.
HOW TO APPLY
We encourage you to express your interest in this role in whatever way you feel most comfortable and confident. This might be in a video, audio message or by email. Whatever format you choose, please tell us which role you would like to be considered for and let us know about your experience and why you are interested in working with NTW. Please reference the ‘Who we think you might be’ section above in your application and be sure to tell us what your strengths are.
If you would like to speak to someone about this role please contact Bethan Dawson by email at bethandawson@nationaltheatrewales.org
Please send expressions of interest by Monday 13 November to bethandawson@nationaltheatrewales.org.
We aim to hold informal interviews on 16 & 17 November.