Volunteer Coordinator - The Bristol Shakespeare Festival

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival is a volunteer run organisation, playing host to some of the UK’s most impressive touring theatre companies every July. The Festival looks to use iconic, unusual and much loved spaces to bring Shakespeare to life in our beautiful city.

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer coordinator to work alongside the rest of the festival committee in order to help the festival run smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

·         Recruiting volunteers

·         Managing the volunteer rota

·         Correspondence with the team of volunteers

Benefits:

·         Free entry to all shows of the festival

·         Experience working in events management for an award-winning festival

·         Meeting other lovely volunteers and touring companies

Previous experience would help but not necessary.

You must be available in July and starting from May for occasional committee meetings and planning.

If interested, please contact us at volunteers@bristolshakespeare.org.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival Team

Wanted - Theatre/Seat Reviewers

SeatPlan, the UK’s largest seating information site, has recently added the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre to its online seating guides. Now we’re looking for enthusiastic local theatregoers to join the SeatPlan community and share their theatre experience.

Benefits of being a SeatPlan reviewer:
- Help out other audience members with your theatregoing experiences
- Earn Theatre Token rewards for each seat review you leave
- Automatic entry into our monthly ticket competition when you leave a review

Follow the link to add your first seat review now: https://seatplan.com/add_review/

Check out this video guide from our partners MTAS (Musical Theatre Appreciation Society) explaining the SeatPlan reward system: https://seatplan.com/company/video-guide/

If you have any questions about SeatPlan and our reward scheme please email: liam@seatplan.com

Front of House Staff - Bristol Old Vic

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: £7.50 per hour 

Deadline: 9am, Friday 18th August 

Are you hardworking and dedicated with great hospitality skills and a love of theatre?  We want to meet you!

We're looking for Front of House staff to support the Front of House Manager in the performance and retail sales operation at Bristol Old Vic.  You'll be part of a great front line team who are passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience in a demanding and creative environment.

You must be available to work on evenings, weekends and must be able to work over the whole Christmas period. 

Still interested?

HOW TO APPLY

Go to our website here and download the job description and apply by completing the application form and send to:jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk

Only apply if you are available for ALL of the following dates and CAN work over the whole Christmas period:

Interviews: Friday 25th August 
Training dates: Week commencing 4th September
Start date: Week commencing 11th September

Bristol Old Vic actively welcomes applications from underrepresented communities. 

Dragonbird Theatre Seeks Freelance Fundraiser

Source: www.theatrebristol.net

Fee: £125 per day (Freelance wage) negotiable depending on experience.

Period of Employment: 15 days over 3 months however timeframe and dates can be negotiated.  There may be the opportunity to extend the engagement.

About DragonBird Theatre

DragonBird Theatre deliver theatre and play to Early Years and their grown ups all over Bristol and the surrounding area.  It is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which has grown from strength to strength since its founding in 2013.  The company produces theatrical interactive shows which visit local community venues, regional theatres, schools, children centres, a hospice and events.

We provide over 10,000 participatory experiences per year for children and their families/carers. 

Our programme also includes Inset/CPD for Early Years Practitioners and workshops for Drama students looking to create theatre for a young audience.

DragonBird Theatre is based in Bristol but also run sessions in Portishead, Long Ashton and Bath. Our work has a strong focus in engaging local communities as well as reaching young families across Bristol.

Tilly Langdon and Lotte Nørgaard began the company with this vision:

• Confident, creative and happy relationships between parents/carers and their children. 
• Communities inspired and enthused by theatre.
• Communities that play together.
• A new generation of young people who are confident, creative, communicative and happy, transferring these qualities to generations to come.

To get a further flavour of our work please visit our website www.dragonbirdtheatre.co.uk

Job purpose

We are seeking additional fundraising capacity to allow us to grow our programme and sustain us as a company.

Key duties:

• Secure funding for current and further DragonBird projects.
• Researching funding opportunities for an Arts Administrator to join DragonBird.

We envisage that money raised will be a mixture of key funders, trusts and foundations and corporate donations.

Person specification

We are looking for someone with:

• Interest and understanding of theatre for Early Years audiences and participation work with families.
• A minimum of two years relevant fundraising experience
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to self-manage and motivate
• A demonstrable track record in successfully raising funds from key funders, trusts and foundations and a comprehensive knowledge of the trust and foundation sector, including key funders and their priorities.
• Experience of gaining corporate donations and understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility in view to advising on a CSR strategy.

Location  Preferably live in or around Bristol.

The fundraiser can work flexibly from home but we also require that some time will be spent in briefings and meetings with the Directors. We are keen that the fundraiser is able to get to know our company and our work so we will be also asking them to drop in to sessions where appropriate.

Timeframe

Application deadline: Friday 7th July 2017                                             
Shortlist contacted: Monday 10th July 2017                                 
Interviews: Thursday 13th July  2017 (Central Bristol Location TBC)   

Expected start date: As soon after interview as possible (to be negotiated)                                

Application

To apply for this opportunity please send your CV and one page about why you want to apply, your appropriate skills and past experience to dragonbirdtheatre@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.  Tilly & Lotte

Contact Information

DragonBird Theatre, dragonbirdtheatre [at] gmail.com | 07970260034

Digital Marketing Officer - Bristol Old Vic

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 15-20k 

Closing Date:  Monday 8 May 2017 at 5.00pm (we cannot accept applications after this time)

Interviews:      23 May 

Bristol Old Vic is the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK and following a £12.5 million redevelopment project in 2012, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with state of the art rehearsal rooms, a dramatically extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines giving audiences an even more intimate theatrical experience.

We are now embarking on the next phase of the redevelopment, which will result in a Front of House space worthy of our customers. It will be a beautiful combination of historic and new architecture; spaces that you might simply want to come and spend time in with your family and friends, and places that you might want actively to explore as we develop ways to tell our 250-year history through new artworks and activities. 

We are recruiting the new role of Digital Marketing Officer to support the Marketing Team and be responsible for shaping Bristol Old Vic’s digital strategy, overseeing its websites, generating innovative contact across all digital channels and building our online communities.   

You will have experience of planning and implementing original digital marketing campaigns, and be familiar with social media, website content management systems, email marketing software, design and video editing software.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Old Vic’s fast-paced Marketing Team within one of the country’s leading producing Theatres.

For more information and to apply please visit www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs .  You can also email jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk or telephone 0117 949 3993 (ask for Nu Tran) for an application pack.

Bristol Old Vic values representation and strives to promote equality at all levels.  We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

2x Production Assistants - Skint Theatre

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Fee:                    
£8 per hour

Terms:              
Fixed Schedule:
27th April: 2pm-10pm 
28th April: 1.30pm-12am
29-30th April: 3.30pm-12am

Location:  
The Island, Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE

To Apply:           
Email a CV and Cover Letter to Oli Back at oliback@skinttheatre.com by 10am Monday 10 April explaining why you would be good for the role.

Interviews:       
Thursday 13 April - If you can’t make the interview date, please tell us in your cover letter, as we may wish to see you another time.

NB: Successful candidates will need to invoice SKINT Theatre Ltd for this work and be responsible for their own tax.

The Project:SKINT Theatre is a bold and brash new performance and night-life event aiming to bring Affordable, Social, Astonishing theatre to the heart of Bristol.

The project follows on from our first festival in July 2016 where we had 6 artists performing a total of 60 shows. This year we're going bigger and better, hoping to have 11 artists performing a total of 198 shows. A new show starts every 5 minutes!

We are looking to recruit 2 Box Office Assistants to ensure the smooth running of the festival. If you are interested in applying to both roles please do one application and indicate so in your cover letter.

Your Role:

 Front of House

• Provide information to members of the public
• Ring the show bell calling audiences for the next show
• Check tickets and manages queues
• Ensure performances are running to time

Stage Management

• Managing the open and closing of performance spaces
• Ensure performances are running to time
• Performing basic cues for performances
• Clear and tidy performance areas between shows

For the full application go to: http://www.skinttheatre.com/work-with-us.html  

Open Call for Narrative Works in Progress for Scratch Event

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Deadline: 15th November 

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your work in a supported environment with a young/family audience that can give you feedback?

Seedlings is a new Scratch event for theatre for young audiences and families at the Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol. It is aimed at artists creating work for the young and who seek an opportunity to network and test their work in progress in front of their target audience.

I am looking for three, well conceived in narrative pieces to be part of the first Seedlings event on the 27th of November. The pieces should not exceed 15 minutes as at the change over there will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback. You are welcome to provide feedback forms.

If you are interested in presenting your work please sent a message to fresh.seedlings@gmail.com and i will forward you an application form

Stage Manager Required - Coffee House Theatre Company

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Fee: £1500 for the project

Deadline: 1st December 2016

Contact: Coffee house theatre company limited katemelmore@iCloud.com

Coffee House Theatre Company is seeking a stage manager for next spring… Mid March until mid June

 Dates of rehearsals below:

Week of March 13th:   3 / 4 / 5 day intensive… 

Next 12 weeks -   from Wed 22th March / Saturday 25 March

until Wednesday 7th June / Saturday 10th


Wednesdays 6.00 - 8.30 pm 

Saturdays 11.00am - 4.00 ish pm

From Monday 12th June - two weeks of rehearsals / tech / two community venue matinees / one evening probable in Bristol at the Alma Tavern and then two - three nights at the Barbican Theatre Plymouth

(possibly Saturday matinee)- (undecided) Sunday 25th June final date end of run at the Barbican

This will be a community theatre company venture and experience with communities would be beneficial

 please contact me with a CV for further information. 

Call for Volunteers - The Bristol Shakespeare Festival

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival is a volunteer run organisation, playing host to some of the UK’s most impressive touring theatre companies every July. The Festival looks to use iconic, unusual and much loved spaces to bring Shakespeare to life in our magnificent city.  

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival would not be able to run without the passion and enthusiasm of its volunteers.

During the festival weeks (8^th June – 29^th July 2016) we have ten touring theatre companies descending upon Bristol. With over fifty performances, we are looking for a dedicated team of festival volunteers to help these events run smoothly.

Roles will include: ushering audience members, taking and checking tickets, collecting on-the-door payment, acting as a point of contact for audience members, helping to ensure smooth-running of performances, responding to queries and working with the volunteer manager to maintain a safe environment for all attendees.

All volunteers are able to watch performances for free.

A training session will be scheduled prior to festival start date. The festival manager will liaise with all volunteers to determine date availability.

CRB/DBS certificates, first aid training and previous experience in similar roles would be useful, but are not a requirement. We are looking for people who want to experience the festival as part of our team – so enthusiasm, a love for working with the general public and a passion for festival-theatre is all we need.

If you’d like to be involved, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Volunteer Manager to express your interest:

Fabi Melegari - volunteers@bristolshakespeare.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival Team

Demostage - Open Call for Creative Projects

Demostage Weds 18 May, 3-5pm, The Old Market Assembly
Free

Demostage is an informal, temporary space for new ideas. Open to people who make creative projects of any kind (think theatre, music, games, sound, whatever), the event encourages collaboration, sharing and critical discourse. Presenters show what they’ve been working on. Audiences ask questions and give feedback. It’s not a scratch night. It’s an informal event in a bar, inspired by software developers who meet up, drink and demo the programs they’re working on. Everyone welcome.

Are you working on a creative project? Would you like to borrow the ears of some friendly people to talk about your project, share your ideas and get some feedback?

Demostage is a new, informal event that takes place in a bar with a small stage.

You have 5 minutes to say hello, present your idea and answer questions. There’ll be a compere keeping an eye on the clock. And then at the end there’s time to mingle and talk more about your projects.

If you’re interested in sharing an idea, email Vic Hole vic@mayk.org.uk with a brief description of what you’d like to share.

Demostage is a concept created by Dustin Harvey’s Secret Theatre, who has very kindly open-sourced the idea for us here in Bristol. You can find out more about Secret Theatre here: www.xosecret.org

Production Manager - Bristol Old Vic

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 25-30k

Deadline: 12pm, Friday 27th November

Interviews: w/c 11th December

Start: ASAP

Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the UK. Our mission is to create pioneering twenty-first century theatre in partnership with the people of our energetic city; inspired by the history and magical design of the most beautiful playhouse in the country.

We are recruiting a Production Manager, a Senior Head of Department, who will lead the production team to deliver the highest standards possible. Working closely with the Production Director you will be involved in every aspect of show delivery.

The successful candidate will have significant senior level experience in theatre production with excellent financial and budgetary control, and the ability to nurture and develop the skills of individuals under their supervision.

For further information and to apply please either:

Visit our website to download an application pack:  www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs

Telephone Jane Edwards Reynolds or Mavi Diallo on :  0117 949 3993

Email:  jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Company Administrator - Diverse City

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 20-25k (part time)

Deadline: Thursday 5th November 2015

We are seeking administrative support, able to help our busy organisation of remote working staff to operate effectively. This is a new, flexible position that we would like to trial for 6 months in the first instance. It would involve supporting the CEO, Associate Director and Producer with scheduling, IT, internal and external communications plus systems management. If you are happy to work in Bristol, with a keen interest in the performing arts and social change then we would like to hear from you. 

Hours

Two days per week (flexible) or approximately 16 hours.

Experience

Arts administration, company systems and organisation especially cloud storage solutions, collaborative online tools, email marketing, CMS, database and basic budget management. The candidate will need an up to date DBS check (we can support this process if necessary).

To access Job Description and Person Specification go to www.diversecity.org.uk

To apply please send by email b.chapman@diversecity.org.uk

a copy of your current CV (max 2 pages) including names and addresses of two referees,

a short personal statement saying why you wish to put yourself forward for this role (referring to the person specification).

If you would like to have the Job description/person specification in another format please let us know.

BBC Norman Beaton Fellowship

Deadline: 10am, Friday 27th November 2015

Contact: Sophie Turner (sophie@theatrebristol.net) 

Have you got a voice for radio?

The BBC Norman Beaton Fellowship is an initiative to draw new actors into Radio Drama.

 Aimed at professional actors who have NOT come through traditional accredited drama training, the award offers 2 actors each a 5-month contract with the BBC Radio Drama Company in London, working on the widest possible range of radio dramas, readings and poetry programmes.

Since 2009, BBC Radio has been working with Theatre Bristol to run the regional workshop and audition for Bristol and the South West. From an open call and around 40 applicants, we've managed to get a local actor through to the national finals each year. Fingers crossed for one of you reading this now to be next year's winner...

We are very keen to get some names from unexpected places, so even if this isn't for you, may be you know of or work with someone who you think might really benefit from this?

If so, please forward this opportunity and consider offering to be a referee in support of their application.

Click here for more details, and to apply. 

John Rudlin Commedia Dell' Arte Masterclass

John Rudlin will be running a weekend masterclass in Commedia Dell'Arte. Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November, 10am - 4:30pm, at The Island, Nelson Street, Bristol.

For more information about the event - go here: http://johnrudlin.brownpapertickets.com

Actors wanted (1 Female, 2 Males) for production

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Fee: £2200

Deadline: 11pm Tuesday 27th October 2015

Contact: butterflypsyche@outlook.com

Butterfly Psyche Theatre is looking for self-employed actors in the following breakdown:

• 1 Female Actor – small build (no taller than 5’ 4”) with a playing age of 16-22
• 1 Male Actor – any build (but no shorter than 5’ 6”) with a playing age of 30-45
• 1 Male Actor – small build (no taller than 5’ 6”) with a playing age of 16-22

Actors will be confident playing multiple roles with a distinct physicality. Ideally you should either play an instrument or at least be a strong singer. Experience working within a SEN environment and Key-Word Signing/BSL would be advantageous.

Audition dates will be in Bath on Thursday the 29th of October. All rehearsals will be in Bath from Monday the 16th of November, with shows running from the 9th– 20th of December.

Fee is £2220 (fees based on Equity Minimum weekly rates) with all Taxes and NI payments the responsibility of the self-employed actor. This fee is subject to a finalised ACE funding announcement, which is scheduled for confirmation before auditions. 

We are only looking for actors based no further than a 25 mile radius of Bath.

To Apply please send a covering letter stating:

• What experience you have that makes you suitable for the role
• Where your home base is located
• Any musical experience you have
• Any SEN/Key-Word Signing and/or BSL experience you have
• Why you would like to be part of this production

Please email your CV and Headshot (Spotlight Number/CCP pages) to:  butterflypsyche@outlook.com.

No applications submitted after the deadline of 11pm on Oct 27th will be accepted.

Time and location of auditions will be confirmed by email by 6pm on the 28thof October.

Due to the volume of applications we expect, we can only contact applicants who have been successful in securing an audition.

Co-Founder for new theatre experience company - Frissonic

Pay: 10-15k pro rata

Deadline: 31st October 2015 

Contact: Sophie  fissonic.club@gmail.com

Frissonic is a new start-up theatrical events company based in Bristol. The first event will launch in Bristol and then Glasgow in March 2016.

Frissonic is seeking a business minded individual who is passionate about creating 'music-evoked frisson' (the sensation of chills and gooseflesh that music can provoke in listeners) in an audience.

This is a call-out for those who are driven by creating music-based experiences and immersive environments. Frissonic is looking for a technically orientated person that is experienced in the music and clubbing sector for the Co-Founder role. As the Co-Founder of a start-up it will require the full comittment of an individual that has the drive to develop a business from the very beginning.

The role itself is yet to be defined but will be working hand-in-hand with Frissonic's other Co-Founder who is from a film and theatre background that's particularly focused in immersive events. 

NB This role is based on a profit-share system

If this peaks your interest, drop Sophie a line with a little about yourself, what you feel you could bring to the role and what you want to get out of it.

Experienced outdoor Artist or Artists wanted

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay:50k+ pro rata

Part Time

Deadline: 14th November 2015

During 2016 the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust will mark the 50th anniversary of closure of the Somerset & Dorset (S&D) Railway in March 1966 after 112 years of service. We will commemorate this much loved and lamented railway with a programme of events at sites associated with the S&D and at our own base at Washford station on the West Somerset Railway. A travelling exhibition and associated activities will visit communities along the routes of this iconic railway from Bath to Burnham-on-Sea, Wells and Bridgwater in Somerset, and to Poole, Bournemouth and Wimborne in Dorset. 

The project will help keep alive the spirit, history and heritage of the railway as a major cross country rail route, its importance to the communities through which it passed, and the social impact of its closure. Working in partnership with councils, museums, libraries, heritage railways and other groups we will engage with local communities through a range of interpretative materials, outdoor arts, activities and presentations. 

The project is supported by an Our Heritage grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). 

The Trust requires an experienced outdoor artist (or artists) to design, create and deliver a dramatic, bold and imaginative interpretation of events surrounding the closure of the S&D in 1966. The interpretation is to take place at a number of outdoor locations to coincide with the travelling exhibition and other events between March and October 2016. 

Please contact Steph Gillett, Hon. Curator, for a detailed brief, email: gillett169@btinternet.com. Proposals should be submitted by Friday 13 November 2015.

Assistant Producer - Bristol FERMENT

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 18k per annum

Deadline: 12 noon, 23rd October 2015

Bristol Ferment is Bristol Old Vic’s artist development strand and is an ongoing programme of support, resource and collaboration where theatre-makers form and nourish new ideas through an open dialogue with audiences and peers in all stages of development.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Producer to work closely with Bristol Ferment Producer to support the delivery of a portfolio of projects ranging from Research and Development and in-house workshops, to Ferment fortnights, previews and performances across the Bristol Ferment programme.  You will have some previous professional  producing experience in a theatre setting, good administrative skills and a passion for contemporary theatre making and development.

For more information and to apply please visit our website : www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs to download and complete the application form,  and return to jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk

Telephone:   0117 949 3993  or email:  jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk for an application pack

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Bristol Old Vic in these positions.

Arts Assistant Internship - Theatre Bristol

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 10-15k pro rata

Full Time

Deadline: Monday 5th October 2015

Theatre Bristol is looking to appoint an Arts Assistant to   benefit from on-the-job training in arts administration and producing   theatre.
Theatre Bristol’s role is to work with the  theatre community and others to create the best conditions for  excellent  live performance to be made and experienced in Bristol. We understand “theatre” in the broadest possible terms: from circus to dance to script-based plays, and everything in between.
We’re   looking for a bright and enthusiastic Arts Assistant to work with our   General Manager and Producing Team. This is a great opportunity for   someone who wants to pursue a career in arts administration or as a   Theatre Producer to gain crucial knowledge, skills, experience and   contacts.
The successful candidate will work with the General   Manager on company administration & finance management, event   management, website management; and with the producing team on artist   development and producing projects.

You can apply for the post directly to Theatre Bristol by downloading their application form here., or through the your local Job Centre Plus quoting the following LMS reference BEG/45971

This  paid internship has been created as part of the Creative  Employment  Programme. The Creative Employment Programme is an Arts  Council England  fund to support the creation of traineeships, formal  apprenticeship  and paid internship opportunities in England for  unemployed young  people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and  cultural sector. You  can find out more here.

There   are certain criteria you must meet in order to be eligible to apply  for  a Creative Employment Programme funded internship. At the time of   applying you must be aged 18 to 24 years old and you must be registered   as unemployed with Jobcentre Plus.
These eligibility criteria have been approved by the Department of Work and Pensions.