Auditions for Uchenna Dance’s new family show: Hansel and Gretel

Vicki Igbokwe’s (Founder of Uchenna Dance) next creative project is a remake of the tale Hansel and Gretel, co-produced by Uchenna Dance, The Place and DanceEast. Vicki will work with writer Gbolahan Obisesan and composer Kweku Aacht to realise an imaginative new take on a favourite fairytale. Vicki will bring her fierce movement vocabulary, a blend of House, Waacking, Vogue, African and Contemporary, to tell this story with an Uchenna twist. This exciting new family show will begin creation mid-2018 and then tour the UK from 2018-2019.

We are looking for dynamic, versatile performers who can boogie and groove, with experience in the above styles, working with text, character development, physical theatre, strong soloists and group performers.

The main periods of activity are as follows:

1 week R&D: 25-30 June 2018
2 weeks R&D: 9-20 July 2018
w/c 22 Oct – end of Dec 2018 – rehearsals, (to include rural touring R&D week), production week, previews & performances at The Place.
Further Touring Jan-March 2019 (UK wide, exact dates TBC)

The company base will be in London.

How to Apply: Please email the following to [email protected]

A video clip/showreel that gives us an insight into your work, of no longer than 3 minutes.
Either a CV (no longer than 2 pages), or a short description of your experience. Please include a headshot.
Confirmation that you are available across all of the above dates.

Deadline to Apply: 10am on Friday 6th April. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Mon 16 Apr.

Audition: 21 and 22 Apr 2018 with recalls planned for 29 Apr

Where: The Place, London

For more information please visit: http://uchennadance.com/

Photo: ©  Uchenna Dance

Tags: UK, London, dance theatre