We are thrilled to announce an open call for two parts in our Summer Garden 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' tour!

Please apply via Spotlight or email contact@troubadourstageworks.com with a cover letter detailing how you fit the breakdowns of either character (listed below) and a link to a video showing your Shakespeare monologue skills and instrumental and singing ability (if applicable). 

Please also state whether you have a driving licence or will be affected by the London show dates shifting to late July. 

Deadline 27 May at 12pm. Recalls will be in person in London that week. 

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Dates are:

Rehearsals

19-21 June (London)
26/27 June (Wiltshire)

Performances

28 June Padwicks Farm, Sussex
29 June Cholderton Estate, Hampshire
3 - 11 July, The Maughan Library, London*
12/13 July, Vann Gardens, Surrey
20 July, Hatch House, Wiltshire
21 July, Penlee Park Theatre, Penzance
22 July, Sterts Theatre, Cornwall
23 July, Trebah Garden, Cornwall

*London dates may be later in July. This will be confirmed by the time of offering roles. Please flag any availability issues caused by a change of date.

This is a paid role. Final fee tbc but around £1,600 - 1,800 per actor. Travel and accommodation outside London are provided. 

THE PARTS

1. Bottom / Demetrius

We are looking for a male character actor to bring one of Shakespeare's most famous comic parts to life.

Essential:

• experienced and comfortable with audience interaction and comedy
• strong stage presence
• ability to portray two very different characters
• ability to project the voice in an outdoors environment
• comfortable with Shakespearean text
• must be able to sing solo (badly is fine!)
• this is a quick turnaround so learning lines fast is crucial

Desirable:

• ability on an instrument
• driving licence
• previous experience touring

2. Oberon / Lysander / Flute

We are looking for a confident shakespearan actor, singing and (ideally) instrumentalist to join our troupe. 

Essential:

• Competent singer and ideally a guitarist (or equivalent instrument)
• strong stage presence
• ability to portray three very different characters
• ability to project the voice in an outdoors environment
• comfortable with Shakespearean text
• this is a quick turnaround so learning lines fast is crucial

Desirable:

• Guitarist
• driving licence
• previous experience touring

To apply please follow the instructions at the top of this page. 

What would touring with Troubadour be like?

We are a small charity with very limited resources and our tours endeavour to reach areas of the UK which have no arts infrastructure. During your time with us you will be more likely to be performing on a garden green with no lighting than anything resembling an arts venue.

We perform without set, lighting or additional sound amplification. Our shows are intimate and lively, unique to every evening and venue. Due to the nature of the communities and venues we visit our method of working and living can be unorthodox: indoor camping with unusual bathing facilities are a fairly normal
occurrence for instance.

Being part of the troupe includes many tasks outside onstage acting: venue relationship building, listening to members of the local community, ironing costumes, packing the car, helping with the evening meal (and sometimes even pumpkin carving).

Our ideal trouper is a problem solver who is interested in learning all areas of theatre craft, is happy to direct (and be directed by) fellow troupers, is eager to get involved in whatever the day brings us and able to adjust to last minute changes of plan, timetables and unexpected obstacles. While on the road there is little distinction between work and downtime. 

Touring with us is a wonderful anarchic adventure, full of extraordinary unexpected twists and turns- we guarantee many fabulous stories by the end, but it is not a way of life for everyone. Before applying do take a moment to consider your working style and whether this is an environment you will enjoy! We look forward to hearing from you soon.