We are so excited to announce that we are looking for a performer to join our team as we make our brand new show!
We are looking for a Global Majority performer based in London, to devise and perform in our new physical theatre production.
A BIT ABOUT US:
Ephemeral Ensemble is a critically acclaimed and multi-award winning international collective. We make work driven by a theme or a question, which inspires us to find fact-based stories that shine a light on current hidden social issues. Collaboration between the artistic team, the community and professionals in other fields is vital to our process. Our work is political, visually striking, highly dynamic, thought provoking and moving at heart. We combine the high physicality of the performers, original music and playful interaction with the stagecraft to create a narrative.
Our latest show REWIND had a smash hit run at Edfringe 2023 and a sold out run at New Diorama Theatre 2024. The show has been touring nationally and internationally since 2021. Alongside the performances, we have been creating numerous diverse artistic community activities.
AWARDS:
- Winner of Summerhall’s inaugural Rewind Award 2023 (The Award was aptly named after our show - for ensemble work with stories of decolonisation).
- Winner of LUSTRUM Award for unforgettable work at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.
- Winner of Warwick Award for Public and Community Engagement 2023.
- New Diorama's Emerging Theatre Company Program and award 2016.
- New Diorama and Ideas Tap in 2016 Emerging company fund award.
PRESS & QUOTES:
- LouReviews 10 Favourite shows of 2024 (Jan-Jun).
- Pick of Best Fringe Theatre shows at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe - according to The Scotsman.
- Lyn Gardner’s pick of the Fringe 2018 for The Independent.
- ★★★★ “Ephemeral Ensemble use music, light, movement and puppetry to astonishing affect” The Guardian.
- ★★★★★ “Physical Theatre at its finest” Everything Theatre.
- ★★★★★ “This how theatre should be” Broadway Baby.
WE WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT WITH A PERSON:
- Who enjoys ensemble work, and is comfortable with a genuine collaborative process, that takes place in a playful and caring environment. In our process each artist plays an active and generous role in the creative work.
- Who is a phenomenal deviser and performer, versatile and energetic. Skilled to play physically.
- Vocal skills is a plus.
- Who has a strong work ethic.
WORK PERIOD:
JAN: w/c 27th
FEB: w/c 10th
MARCH: w/c 24th
JUNE: w/c 2nd and w/c 9th
JULY: w/c 30th (June) and w/c 7th
AUGUST: w/c 11th and w/c 18th
SEPTEMBER: w/c 1st, w/c 15th, w/c 22nd
OCTOBER: whole month
PAY:
We will be paying weekly ITC/Equity minimum rate.
GET IN TOUCH:
Please send us an email to ephemeralensemble@gmail.com, responding to the following in any way you desire - bullet points, paragraphs, voice note, videos or any other form that you think is the most accessible for you. We would like to sincerely make it as easy as possible for you.
- Highlight 2 of your work experience. It would be great to know why the work was special to you, what made it a highlight. (Suggestions: a brief paragraph of around 200 works, or a voice note or a video of around 2 min, or any other suitable format for you to express that).
- Share a flavour of your movement practice ( suggestions: Scene from a show, showreel, instagram reels, or any other way possible to see a glimpse of you moving).
- Attach a CV
Deadline: 09th December
Answer: 13th December
Online chat (max 15min): 16th-18th December
Workshop: 10th January (from 1pm-5pm)
We will be committed to the high number of applications, and will be responding to everyone.
If you have any question, please get in touch!