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Interested in how we can bring love, laughter and joy to the people you work with? We can create tailor-made performances and workshops.
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Work with us
We love meeting new people with a passion for creative practise and regularly employ new creative practitioners as makers, performers, musicians and workshop facilitators. We also support young people through placements and internships.
Current Opportunities with HandMade Theatre:
Performer/Musician call out
We are looking for one performer/musician for The Butterfly House, a new outdoor show for family audiences that explores the life cycle of a butterfly through puppets, music, and a little tech twist to interact with audiences. This show is being created thanks to a commission from Applause Rural Touring and grants for the arts funded by Arts Council England, for summer 2026.
Performer/musician, desirables are;
- Confident singer who plays a portable instrument
- Experience performing in outdoor touring shows
- Experience working with older people
- Experience working with children
- A current enhanced DBS or willingness to go through this process
- A current UK driving licence
- A passion for interactive outdoor theatre
Audition date: Tuesday, 12th May 11-12 pm in Nottingham (travel expenses will be covered)
Essential Project Dates;
- 23rd May
- 29th May
- 17th June
- 19th August
Additional rehearsal and show dates to be confirmed. There will be at least 8 dates throughout the summer. Locations will vary across the UK, with most activity focused in Kent, Berkshire and Nottingham. All fees are above ITC's recommended standard rates.
We are particularly interested in hearing from artists from underrepresented communities.
Deadline: 1st May 2026. Please send a CV and covering letter expressing your suitability for the post to amy@handmadetheatre.co.uk
Maker Internship with HandMade Theatre
The Butterfly House is a new outdoor show for family audiences, exploring the life cycle of the butterfly through puppets, music, and a little tech twist, to interact with audiences. This show is being created thanks to a commission from Applause Rural Touring and grants for the arts funded by Arts Council England, for summer 2026.
We are looking for an early-career maker for an internship role supporting the construction of costumes and puppets for The Butterfly House, using sustainable materials.
- Confident sewer working with a range of fabrics and techniques
- Experience creating costumes/puppets for theatre
- Ability to travel to our making studio in Berkshire
- A passion for outdoor arts
Dates: Up to 5 days, with some taking place in May 2026; exact dates to be confirmed.
We are particularly interested in hearing from artists from underrepresented communities.
This is a paid internship role.
Deadline: 1st May 2026. Please send a CV and covering letter expressing your suitability for the post to amy@handmadetheatre.co.uk