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Anjali Dance Company
Performer & Understudy – 49 Trees
Location: Midlands
Salary: Performance fee: £190 per day. Rehearsal fee: £650 per week (4 days).
Deadline: 18 October 2026
Interview Date: Audition Tuesday 3 November
Anjali Dance Company is looking for a male-identifying performer and understudy to join the cast of their new outdoor production, 49 Trees, for development and touring from 2027.

Anjali Dance are looking for a confident and expressive mover with strong partnering skills, who enjoys collaborative working and connecting with both performers and audiences. The role requires stamina and adaptability for outdoor touring and a genuine commitment to working inclusively alongside an artist with learning disabilities as an equal creative and performing partner.

They are looking for two male identifying performers (1 main performer and 1 understudy).

You will need:

  • An Enhanced DBS for Adult and Child Workforce. Performances often take place in family, community and public settings, including where children, young people and vulnerable adults may be present. If you don't already have one, Anjali can arrange this with you.
  • To be registered as self-employed as this role is freelance and you will need to be able to invoice Anjali for the agreed work.
  • To hold appropriate Public Liability Insurance in place for the duration of the engagement.
How to Apply

Please send:

  • A short expression of interest telling us about you and your interest in 49 Trees
  • Your CV or a short summary of your professional experience
  • A link to a short showreel or examples of your movement/performance work
  • Confirmation of your availability for the audition (Tuesday 3 November)
  • Let them know if you want to be considered for the main performer, understudy or both.

Your expression of interest can be submitted in writing, video or audio.

Please let them know about any significant existing commitments in 2027 when applying.

Send applications to info@anjali.co.uk. Use the subject ‘49 Trees Audition Call Out.’

The deadline is Sunday 18 October, 11.59pm.

For more details visit: anjali.co.uk/opportunities.

Contact Details
Email: info@anjali.co.uk
Website: anjali.co.uk/opportunities