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Circus Space is seeking multi-skilled physical performers for the Olympic Torch Relay

Circus Space is working with one of the Presenting Partners of the Olympic Torch Relay to recruit a 22-strong cast of multi-skilled highly physical performers. Working with Creative Director Sue Broadway the cast will deliver a diverse range of performances that will travel the UK with the Olympic Torch during summer 2012.
We are seeking applications from a diverse range of male and female performers of all ages who can offer a high level of skill and have performing experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Acrobatics (solo and/or partner-based)
- Acrobalance, handstands, Chinese pole
- Dance (especially street dance, break dance, popping)
- Ball skills, rhythmic gymnastics
- Bouncing Stilts (power skips), Pogo Sticks
- Parkour
- Wheel-based skills (rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboard, BMX, trick bike)
- Street theatre, live outdoor performance or roving experience
- MC, close-up engagement with an audience
- Live graffiti artist/performer
- Aerial (single point, extremely low height)
- Any other eccentric/unusual, portable close-up skills (rubix cube, balancing objects, cat’s cradle, magic etc)

You will need to be able to offer a short high-quality act (either solo or duet) in at least one of the above skills. A full clean driving license would also be desirable.
The Olympic Torch Relay will take place from 19 May until 27 July 2012. It is an intensive 70 day (10 week) tour of the UK that will travel within 10 miles of 95% of the population. Each day will culminate with the arrival of the torch at one of 70 designated Celebration Sites.

The performances will be street, stage and vehicle-based and will involve a considerable amount of live, face to face audience interaction. Consequently, you will need to be a confident, enthusiastic and flexible team player who is prepared to work long but very rewarding hours.

Rehearsals will take place in London in April 2012. The contract will be full-time from 19 May to 27 July 2012 with one rest day per week. Accommodation throughout the tour is provided as is transport between celebration sites (on rest days). The fee is competitive.

For more information about the Olympic Torch Relay and the route visit: http://www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay
Auditions will take place in London on 20th December and 7th January, Bristol on the 8th January and Edinburgh on the 10th January.
There is no deadline but you will need to provide the information before you can be invited to audition

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