E2: OBJECT, UNIVERSE & LIFE IN PERFORMANCE
Merlin Puppet Theatre
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SPACE SIX
Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th April 2019
10am - 5pm daily
Ages 18+ / adults
£120
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An approach to all three basic elements that contribute to making a complete visual universe - Object, Universe and Life. OBJECT - puppet, mask, shadows; UNIVERSE - scenography, light and sound; LIFE - how these elements become animate. An exploratory laboratory, which examines through analysis, practice and experimentations, how a harmonious puppetry performance is created. Through improvisations and research on stage individually and in groups, participants will work on how to develop and realise an idea, all the way from scratch to the final desirable result. See here for Merlin Puppet Theatre's show at the festival, "Noone's Land".
Jobs and opportunities
Moving Parts Arts is a charity run by a small team of staff, freelancer artists and volunteers. Wherever possible we offer job opportunities, bursaries and internships, primarily aimed at North East of England-based creative professionals or those looking to get into the industry.
Project Lead Artist & Engagement Coordinator
Project: A Treasury of Tyneside Tales
(Part Time - 8 month fixed term contract)
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Salary (PAYE): £34,299 pro rata (£9,625 actual part time for 2 days a week / 72 days over the period). Statutory sick and holiday pay, as well as an opt-out pension plan.
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Term: Ideally September 2025 - April 2026, however we could make October 2025 - May 2026 work with a couple of dates worked in September.
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Click here to find out more / apply
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Freelance crafts-based Workshop Facilitators
Ad-hoc to meet demand on a freelance basis. Must be based in the North East of England and able to travel to Newcastle and surrounding area. Must be registered self-employed.
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Freelance pay rate: £175 - £225+ per workshop depending on length, location and workload.
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We're looking to expand our freelance facilitator team! We're interested in hearing from anyone with experience in delivering craft-based / fine art / making workshops who are based in close proximity to Newcastle. It is not necessary to have experience in puppetry, but craft experience is essential. Access to a vehicle and a clean driving licence a bonus, but not necessary. DBS check and training would be provided.
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To be considered for future workshop delivery, please send a brief overview of your experience with some visual examples of your relevant work to Molly at movingpartsengage@gmail.com
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Freelance Puppeteers / Performers
Ad-hoc to meet demand on a freelance basis. Must be based in the North East of England and able to travel to Newcastle and surrounding area. Must be registered self-employed.
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Freelance pay rate: £200 - £250+ per booking depending on length, location and workload.
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We're looking to expand our freelance performer team! We're interested in hearing from anyone local to Newcastle and the surrounding area with performance experience who would be interested in getting into puppetry. It is not necessary to have experience in puppetry to express an interest and training will be given. At present this opportunity is mostly to fulfil bookings for Delilah the Elephant. We are particularly interested in hearing from performers who have access to a van and a clean driving licence. Please note that Delilah can be quite physically challenging to operate.
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To be considered for future bookings, please send a brief overview of your experience and any links (if applicable) to Kerrin at info@movingpartsarts.com
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