Happy Opportunity Tuesday!

6 August 2024

Hi team. Don’t know quite what to say today. I’m feeling sad and angry, like most of us are, but I know that doesn’t really help. Sending all my love, and solidarity. Please take action if you can, and stay safe if you can’t. Here are some opportunities, because we’ve got to keep the hope somehow haven’t we xx

Happy Opportunity Tuesday!

Every Tuesday I share 10 #artsopps, commissions, residencies, open calls and applications closing soon.

Always PAID (or free/cheap for training) and for a range of artists: emerging to mid-career, from 16 to 80+.

Here are this week’s…

For early career directors:

Exciting opportunity to work with the brilliant New International Encounter, as Assistant Director on their production of Hansel and Gretel at Tobacco Factory Theatres this Christmas. Full-time from Monday 4th November – Friday 6th December 2024, plus some flexible part-time work during the run. £2800 fee.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 13 AUG

For solo performers, comedians, cabaret performers, writers and artists:

Soho Theatre Labs are back! Applications are open for the Stand-Up, Cabaret & Drag, Comedy Plus, and Comedy Character. Prices start at £150, and partial and full bursaries are available. If you’ve completed one of the labs before and now have a show, you can also apply to be part of Soho Rising Festival 2025!

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 13 AUG

For producers interested in access and artist development:

Shakespeare North Playhouse are looking for a Project Producer to join their Culture and Learning team part-time. You’ll be responsible for scheduling access performances for in-house produced work, and curating scratch nights. Paid £7,500 (£25k FTE)

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 12 AUG

For storytellers (all disciplines):

Apply for the UAL Storytelling Fellowship, a FREE training programme combining lectures, group work, case studies, and hands-on activities across different media. Travel and accommodation expenses will be provided for anyone living outside London.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 5 SEP

For graduate actors:

Next Door But One CIC are recruiting three performers for How to be a Kid by Sarah McDonald-Hughes. You’ll perform in a professional tour to venues in York, as well as receiving bespoke career development and support including headshots and a showreel. Paid £573 per week.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 2 SEP

For aspiring musical directors:

Join Disney’s The Lion King London as Music Intern! Spend six weeks working closely with the Musical Director, observing and learning about leading rehearsals, and conducting both cast and orchestra. Paid London Living Wage plus travel expenses.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 16 AUG

For theatre, dance, spoken word and circus artists based in the East of England:

Apply for the Key Seeds artist development programme to get a seed commission of £1500-£2500, free rehearsal space at the Key Theatre, mentoring and producing support, access support, dramaturgical and developmental support for your idea, and a the opportunity to be part of a work-in-progress sharing in May 2025, which will include inviting industry professionals to see your work.

Find out more and apply here

EVENT: 30 AUG

For producers:

The Royal Shakespeare Company are hiring a full-time Assistant Producer to work on their tours, smaller scale work such as Next Generation, Playmaking and First Encounters, as well as some general administration. Paid £30,000pa.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 11 AUG

For early career directors:

Tutti Frutti is looking for an Assistant Theatre Director in the early stages of their career to join them for the rehearsals of Underneath a Magical Moon by Mike Kenny, rehearsing from 18 November – 11 December 2024 before touring the UK and the USA. Paid £1,800.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 7 OCT

For queer artists and producers:

QUEERCIRCLE are recruiting a Young People's Programmer, who will be responsible for supporting young people to have voice within the organisation and within their communities. Paid £30,000pa pro rata.

Find out more and apply here

DEADLINE: 21 AUG

That’s it for this week!

Really hope it’s useful. It’s a tough time for artists (and, well, everyone) at the mo so please look after each other out there. Let me know if you’re successful with your applications - I love hearing from you! And as always if you enjoy Opportunity Tuesday please share to help it reach the folks who need it most. I started it to try to level the playing field a bit, and every little helps.

Opportunity Tuesday will always be free to access, but if you can afford to chip in a little something to support me to keep it going, that would be hugely appreciated - just click the button below to support with £1 per week. (I’m freelance too!)

Thank you for your support, and I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Good luck!

P.S. The part you’ve all been waiting for - Solo says hi

Please note: Inclusion in #OpportunityTuesday is not endorsement. I look far and wide for the most interesting and exciting paid opportunities I can find, and though I do my best to make sure they’re legit, I don’t always know the organisations well. If you have an issue with something on the list, please get in touch with the relevant organisation. You are very welcome to send me opportunities to include, but please note I will not be able to respond to every request, and I do not guarantee inclusion in the list - each week is curated to be varied and relevant. I don’t normally share ‘traditional’ salaried roles such as marketing, development, finance etc as they are often not relevant for artists. Thanks!