Company Description

Characters Stage School is an independent Performing Arts school for children and young people ages 4-18 offering weekly classes in Bath, Bristol, and Trowbridge working towards two shows per year in fully equipped professional Theatre spaces.

Role Description

Workshop leaders required in all our locations.

Characters Stage School is expanding!

We’re seeking talented and enthusiastic Directors, Teachers, Musical Theatre Directors and Choreographers to join our creative team and lead weekly musical theatre and drama classes for children and young people.

If you are currently doing a degree in Theatre Direction, Musical Theatre Direction, Performing Arts or Choreography you will be considered for main roles and assistant roles.

Roles available in Bath (Combe Down), Bristol and Trowbridge to lead:

Stage 1 — Little Characters (ages 4–6) Creative, play-based musical theatre and drama sessions.

Stage 2 — Stage School (ages 7–12) Performance-based classes developing confidence, teamwork and stage skills.

Stage 3 — Stage Company (ages 12–18) Advanced classes with a focus on acting, musical theatre and new writing.We also invite interest from writers and directors developing new plays or creative projects suitable for this group — please include a short outline with your application.

Fees: £25-£30 per hour.

Locations: Bath, Bristol and Trowbridge

Commitment: Weekly term-time sessions, working towards a full-scale production twice a year. Also, opportunities to direct seasonal productions and showcases and lead our popular holiday clubs, staging a play in a week!

We’re looking for passionate practitioners who can inspire creativity and confidence in young performers. Applicants should have experience teaching or directing drama and/or musical theatre, ideally with stage school or theatre groups working with young people .

Optional shadowing: Opportunities to observe or assist classes during winter 2025

Requirements: Enhanced DBS , previous relevant experience*, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for developing young talent.

To apply: Please send your CV and a short covering email outlining your experience, availability and (for Stage 3 writers/directors) any project ideas to moiratownsend777@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions: Friday November 14 We will be shortlisting week commencing Monday November 17 with interviews taking place that week and week commencing Monday November 24 2025. For February 2026 start

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Moira Townsend Williams Producer/Director 07932 785807