Freelance
Cinderella’s Junior Ensemble
Norwich Theatre is on the lookout for budding performers to be a part of the Junior Ensemble for Norwich Theatre’s 2025 panto, Cinderella, which, opens at Norwich Theatre Royal on 6 Dec 25 and runs until 4 Jan 26.
We are seeking 12 enthusiastic young performers aged 10–13 with strong dance and singing skills. Due to the demands of the production, applicants must live within a 30-minute travel time to Norwich Theatre Royal.
Rehearsals and performances will include commitments during school hours, as well as evenings and weekends. The rehearsal period will start on 17 Nov and run until 5 Dec.
How to register interest
Applications to be part of the Junior Ensemble opens on Wed 23 Jul and close Sun 24 Aug.
Parents/guardians of applicants are asked to submit their child’s audition on the link below (live between 23 Jul-24 Aug).
This will involve completing a brief application form, uploading a photograph, and the submission of a video recording.
All applications submitted through this site will be viewed and considered by the Creative Team.
Lead Chaperone 2025/2026 production of Cinderella
About the role
As Lead Chaperone you will play an important part in ensuring the safety of the children involved in the performance of Cinderella at all times. You will assist in the scheduling of the chaperones and ensure they are briefed on their role, policies and procedures, regulations and best practice at the start of the project and wherever needed thereafter. You will be responsible for maintaining all administration related to the role including being the point of contact in the case of emergencies. You will also be expected to act as a chaperone at rehearsals and performances, complying with legislative requirements and policies.
About you
With excellent organisational and people skills and a naturally welcoming and professional manner, you will have experience of chaperoning children in a theatrical environment with up-to-date knowledge of current safeguarding regulations. You will have the ability to lead and supervise a team of chaperones in a fast-moving environment and planning their workload.
This role will require you to hold a Chaperone License issued by Norfolk County Council or similar.
Chaperone 2025/2026 production of Cinderella
About the role
Chaperones are responsible for the child cast of Cinderella, Norwich Theatre’s 2025/6 pantomime. They are there to provide and secure the children’s health, comfort and welfare whilst participating in the rehearsals and performances of the show. The chaperones are responsible for, amongst other things, safety of the children, liaising with the parents and acting in loco parentis when in the theatre, and ensuring that the child is working within the legal guidelines under which they are licensed to perform.
About you
You will have experience of working safely with children and supporting and promoting their wellbeing in a theatrical context. You will have an aptitude and enthusiasm for providing care for children, be well organised, communicative and forward-thinking. You will work with a pleasant manner, be able to relate easily to adults and children and have the ability and willingness to work as part of a team confidentially.
This role will require you to hold a Chaperone License issued by Norfolk County Council or similar.
Access Performance Providers
Norwich Theatre are seeking to connect with local and national Freelance Providers to deliver a range of Audio Described, Captioned and Signed performances across our three stages.
Due to the nature of this work and delivery, engagement for performances will be as and when Norwich Theatre negotiates an access performance with the show’s producers as well as based on the providers portfolio of work.
How to register interest
If you are interested in connecting with Norwich Theatre please send a CV or letter of introduction to: programming@norwichtheatre.org
We are also very happy to accept video or audio recordings if preferred – please send these as a password protected file on YouTube or Vimeo.