VACANCY: Walkabout Performer

VACANCY: Walkabout Performer

📍 Location: Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, Bristol

💰 Rate of Pay: £100 day rate (12pm-5pm)

📝Contract Type: Freelance

Reports To: Creative Producer/Writer

Dates & Rehearsal Schedule:

10th May – 2 hours – meet and greet (optional)

31st May – Call time 11:30am

Freelance performers are invited to take part in the second edition of Destination Old Market – A Medieval Promenade and Fayre which will take place on 31 May.

We are seeking talented and versatile walkabout performers to bring our medieval fayre to life.

As part of this immersive experience, you will engage the audience within Trinity Gardens and delight audiences as part of a medieval reenactment day. Performers are to improvise and engage with audiences as they enjoy the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform improvised scenes to audience

• Engage with audience members, creating an immersive and memorable experience

• Interact with children/young people

• Collaborate with the creative team to maintain the artistic vision and ensure smooth integration with the event

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in live performance, site-specific theatre, or street performance.

• Strong improvisation and audience interaction skills.

• Ability to perform outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel as required.

• A lover of all things medieval

To Apply:

Download the application pack here.

Closing Date

This advertisement will remain active till Monday 5 May 2025 6pm. If you encounter any accessibility challenges that hinder your ability to apply within the stipulated timeframe, please contact us at info@trinitybristol.org.uk. We are committed to understanding your circumstances and providing the necessary support to facilitate your application process.

Trinity Recruitment Policy

Equal Opportunities

Trinity Community Arts is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, socio-economic class,

A commitment to equality of opportunity is a necessary qualification for any job within the organisation.

Safeguarding

A Basic or Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check may be required for some posts, in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Ex-Offenders

Trinity supports the rehabilitation of ex-offenders and is committed to ensuring that suitable skilled employees are not excluded from this post, where this does not conflict with our Safeguarding Policy.

Destination Old Market is produced by Trinity Community Arts and is part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority. The initiative aims to attract more visitors to the City Centre, boosting local businesses and the economy.