Job Summary
SeeSaw is a participatory sensory circus experience by, with, and for children and young people with complex needs. We also have versions of the show for babies, early years and family audiences. Accompanied by a live musician, SeeSaw travels to communities around the country
Job Description
We are seeking an intuitive, highly adaptable live musician to join the collaborative cast of See Saw for our 2027 tour. In this role, you will be responsible for creating an immersive auditory environment that directly responds to the physical action on stage and the energy of the audience.
Job Requirements
- Multi-Instrumentalist & Vocalist: Must be able to proficiently play at least two distinct instruments and have a strong, versatile singing voice.
- Live Improvisation: Demonstrated ability to improvise live music seamlessly in response to physical movement and live interaction.
- Collaborative Spirit: Comfort participating in group workshops, including sensory interaction tasks.
- Experience of working with disabled or neurodivergent young people.
- Experience of facilitating workshops.
Fee: £175 per day
Working days and times vary due to show time but will not exceed 8 hours without pre agreement, and an additional fee will be agreed
Job Responsibilities
We are dedicated to building a cast that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the arts, including but not limited to those with lived experience of disability and those from global majority backgrounds.
We are expanding our cast to cover 2027 commitments and hopefully years to follow.
Applications close on Sunday 13th December at 10pm.
Applicants will be required to hold a current Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service) or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting.
This is a freelance role.
Key Dates & Timeline
Audition Invitations: Issued during the first week of January 2027.
Audition Format: Auditions will be held in London during January or February 2027 and will involve a workshop audition.
Rehearsals: At 101 Outdoor Arts 13th - 17th April 2027 (You must be available for these dates)
Various other dates from May to September 2027 to be confirmed and to be shared with other cast members. We aim to share performance dates fairly across the cast
Reallynice is a community of play-based artists creating accessible, embodied, participatory experiences that cultivate joy, connection and compassion within and between communities of young people and their grown-ups.
Working with a diverse network of artists, we make projects which help our community connect with their bodies, their local environment, and each other.
Founded in 2016 with a dynamic blend of mime, clown, dance and circus.
Reallynice employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
