Freelance Actor-Musician/Walk Leader 2,600 Fixed Fee

FEE: £2,600 fixed freelance commission.
Guaranteed working commitment: 80 hours in total between October and December 2026.
The hours cover workshop preparation and delivery, creative development, song co-creation, rehearsals, production meetings, live narration, audience leadership and delivery of six public audio-theatre walks across 18-20 December 2026.
Mancunianity Flows: Walking the First Modern City is seeking an experienced Actor-Musician to help create and deliver an Arts Council England-funded participatory audio-theatre project developed with older residents from Manchester and Salford.

We are looking for a versatile performer who combines strong musical and theatrical skills with experience of working collaboratively with communities.

Essential

Strong singing and performance skills.
Experience as a musician, actor-musician or musical theatre performer.
Experience facilitating creative activity with groups.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidence leading audiences in public spaces.
Commitment to inclusive and participant-centred practice.

Desirable

Experience of co-creating work with communities.
Experience working with older people.
Outdoor or site-responsive performance experience.
Folk, acoustic, community singing or participatory music experience.
Knowledge of Manchester and Salford.