Magnetic North Blog

We're looking for flexible, open performers with theatre, dance, or contemporary performance backgrounds to join us at Rough Mix 2023. Deadline midday (BST) on Monday 29th May 2023.

Call details.

A 19th century photograph of Walden Pond

We are recruiting an Artistic Assistant to work for four weeks on a project at the Fruitmarket in Edinburgh next month. The role will support the creative team for the revival of our production Walden, written and directed by Artistic Director Nicholas Bone, and the accompanying installation so many keen and subtle masters by Harvey Dimond.  

Full details are available here. The closing date is 10am on Monday 20th February.

We are recruiting for a new role of Artist Employee. The job is offered flexibly, as either a contract of employment or freelance, for the equivalent of 2 days a week (40% FTE) for one year. This can be worked flexibly according to the applicant’s pre-existing commitments or practice (for example four months full time, in designated windows throughout the year, or two days a week for a year), working flexibly according to a work plan that will be developed between the selected individual and the company.

Recruitment Pack

Applications are now closed.

We are looking for a lighting technician to work with us on our development project We Will Hear The Angels in the Warehouse at the Fruitmarket, Edinburgh from 16-28 January 2023.

You should have professional experience of rigging (the Warehouse is not a theatre space) and of programming lighing boards. You will be working with Lighting Designer Nigel Edwards.

This is a contract for two weeks work, the fee is £1200 (£600 per week). 

Applications closed on 1st December 2022. 

Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic

Lost in Music – touring Autumn 2022

Magnetic North are looking for two performers, a music animateur and a stage manager for a short Scottish tour of our piece Lost in Music.

The deadline for applications is Monday 23 May. Auditions/interviews (in person or online) will be during the week of 6 June.

Full details (PDF):
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