Type

Theatre

Location

Gloucestershire

Content

Casting a chaotic, hilarious, high-energy adaptation of Dickens’ classic, "A Christmas Carol." An actor-musician production packed with live music, bold staging, and fast-paced comedy.

Starring Paul Cooper ("This Country," BBC) as Scrooge. Writer/Director is Kieran Mortell ("Small Prophets," BBC).

Dates

Runs 19 Nov.-31 Dec. at the Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham. Note: 2 weeks rehearsal. 3 day tech/dress. 3.5 week run. 25 performances in total. No Boxing Day show.

Apply By

17:00 - 23rd May 2026

Roles

Multi-Role Actor-Musician

18+

Roles Details

Title

Multi-Role Actor-Musician

Content

Highly versatile performers with strong comedic instincts. Ability to switch between multiple characters of any age/gender in a fast-paced, physical, ensemble-led piece. Must be confident, inventive, and collaborative. Must play at least one instrument to a high standard (please note if more).

Note: Actors with a Gloucestershire base (or commutable) are desired for this project.

Skills: Excellent comedy and improvisation; confident singing (close harmony); strong movement/physical theatre; musical instrument skills.

Salary

£625 per week (inclusive of Holiday Pay) + 5% Pension contribution

Ethnicities

Black - African, White, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Mixed - White and Black African, Mixed - White and Asian, Mixed - Other, Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi, Asian - Chinese, Asian - Other, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other, Other ethnic group - Arab, Other ethnic group - Other, Latino / Hispanic, Indigenous Peoples

Age

18+