2 x Performers with strong movement and/or dance skills

'Whistle Stop' is an interactive, immersive non-verbal sensory experience for people living with dementia and their carers. We are looking for two generous-spirited, inventive performers with strong improvisation, nonverbal and movement skills (or dance background). The performers will form a contrasting and complementary duo in a semi-devised piece about 45-55 minutes long.

Any gender (or gender expression), age, or ethnicity may work in either role. We particularly welcome applications from performers with global majority backgrounds. You need to be a good time-keeper, able to retain the work as devised, work inclusively and recognize the importance of the off-stage work as well as the integrity of the onstage perform

Dates: 11/05/26–15/05/26, 15/06/26–19/06/26, 29/06/26–3/7/26, 6/07/26–10/07/26, 13/07/26–17/07/26

Location(s): SDH Space, 9 Havelock Walk, SE23 3HG (rehearsals); various London locations (performances)

Key skills:

There is a high level of close-up interaction with small audiences (8-12 people). The performances take place in residential care homes or day care groups. Experience of dementia arts is an advantage but we are always keen to share this work with new artists, so training and guidance will be given on dementia and safeguarding.

It is likely the performers will take on multi-roles and cameos in this semi-devised piece. The working day will involve all company members in daily get-ins and get-outs, costume and prop maintenance.

You need to be a good time-keeper, able to retain the work as devised, work inclusively and recognize the importance of the off-stage work as well as the integrity of the onstage performance.