CALLOUT: DIRECTOR FOR MONUMENTAL, MAY 2025

We are seeking a female-identifying, Edinburgh-based director for our upcoming outdoor theatre show in May 2025, Monumental.

As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, Monumental will take the form of a walking tour of central Edinburgh. Reflecting the lack of representation of women in Edinburgh’s public monuments, actors along the tour will play “living statues” which come to life to tell the stories of five women who contributed to Edinburgh’s herstory.

  • Directing six actors as part of the production. This will include five actors who are delivering the monologues, and some light-touch direction of one actor-facilliator who will be guiding the tour.

  • Reviewing actor applications/auditions and making decisions on casting.

  • Scheduling actor call times and rehearsal schedules. Rehearsals will be held in Edinburgh, May 2025, with each actor required for two days in total.

  • Being present on May 10 2025 to watch the first two performances and give feedback/adjustments where necessary.

  • Contributing to conversations about creative decisions regarding costume and setting.

  • Leading a safe, respectful rehearsal process in accordance with best-practices and F-Bomb’s policy.

Role

  • Applicants should be female-identifying and based in Edinburgh.

  • At least five years experience as a theatre director. This could be within Fringe environments and assisting on professional productions.

  • Experience with site-specific and/or outdoor theatre is desirable.

  • Experience working with visually impaired actors is desirable.

  • Must be available between 4 May and 10 May 2025.

  • Where multiple candidates fill all selection criteria, F-Bomb may choose to engage applicants who face barriers in the Scottish theatre industry due to their identities and characteristics. You can read more about our EDI approach here.

Criteria

Details

  • The successful applicant will be paid £2166.00, which includes a preparatory fee and six days rehearsal. Half will be paid upon signing contract and half upon completion of the sharing.

  • The deadline for applications is Friday 7 March 2025, at 10am BST. Applicants will be informed if they have been invited for interview by Tuesday 11 March 2025.

  • The short application form will ask for your CV, a short paragraph about your relative experience, and a brief rundown of how you might approach directing the project.

We’re always looking to connect with artists and producers.

Got a project or idea you want to explore? Let’s chat! Get in touch via hello@fbombtheatre.co.uk

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  • Pay and develop emerging artists

  • Produce and distribute the FemiFringe Guides

  • Host networking events and talks

  • Provide our audiences with free informational packs and safety kits

If you’d like to talk about a potential collaboration, please get in touch via rachel@fbombtheatre.co.uk.

Previous partners

WE’RE CASTING: “MUM GUILT” R&D WEEK

Mum Guilt is a new play in development by playwright Caroline Mentiplay. Supported by the Creative Scotland Open Fund for Individuals, F-Bomb is producing the R&D week on 2 - 6 December 2024, in Edinburgh. The roles available are:

  • Stella - female, 30s, Scottish accent - disorganised and scatty

  • Sharon - female, 50s, Scottish accent - Stella’s adoptive mother, self-sacrificing but needy

  • Amanda - female, 50s, any accent - Stella’s stepmum, confident and bold

  • Freya - female, 40s, working class, Scottish accent - Stella’s birth mother, chatty and resilient

criteria

  • The successful applicants will fit the casting as detailed above.

  • Experience in theatre research and development environments is desirable.

  • Performers must be available for the entirety of 2 - 6 December 2024.

  • Performers must be based in Edinburgh (or within commutable distance). There is a small travel budget available.

  • Where multiple candidates fill all selection criteria, F-Bomb may choose to engage applicants who face barriers in the Scottish theatre industry due to their identities and characteristics. You can read more about our EDI approach here.

details

  • Performers will be paid £573 each (ITC/Equity minimum), with half paid upon signing contract and half upon completion of the sharing.

  • There is an access budget available for childcare or equivalent. We strongly encourage people with care responsibilities to apply!

  • The deadline for applications is Monday 28 October 2024, at 10am BST. Applicants will be notified by Friday 15 November.

  • The short application form will ask about your availability, which role(s) you are interested in, and for your CV and any video of you performing. If you have any questions, please contact rachel@fbombtheatre.co.uk.