Youth Actor for CODE 2026
Justice in Motion Closing date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Nicky is the main character - playing age 12-14 and they can be any gender. The role requires someone with strong acting skills and experience of parkour is required, as well as some skateboarding ability.
CODE uses a blend of physical theatre, parkour, rap and trials bikes to create powerful, relatable content which helps young people recognise exploitation and the dangers of county lines and its relationship to knife crime. CODE encourages young people to make informed choices and stay safe.
We're offering a daily rate of £175 p/day for this role.
Hours per week will be negotiated with both post holders and will exceed national minimum wage.
For more information about CODE visit our website.
Job Requirements
We need you to be available to develop, rehearse and perform the show. Key dates include:
Audition Workshop
Sunday 19th April, 11am - 4pm (by invitation only)
Venue: Oxford, UK
Rehearsals
5-7 days w/c 18th or 25th May (tbc)
Touring
May '26 - Jan '27 (tbc)
We welcome applications from people for whom the character description might reflect their lived experience.
Job Responsibilities
In addition to the skills outlined above, the role requires someone who is a confident communicator, enjoys being part of a close-knit team, and has excellent timekeeping.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Youth Actor for CODE 2026
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Performer
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV, headshot and any relevant links, as well as a covering letter, to let us know why you want to be on the Justice in Motion team, and what attracted you to this particular project CODE.
We can accept written applications or alternative formats (video or audio) max. 3mins.
Please email your application to: [email protected] and include "Application for Nicky" in the subject line.
The closing date for receipt of applications is: Thursday 2nd April, @5pm
- Contact name: Anja Meinhardt
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Justice in Motion
Justice in Motion is a physical theatre company that creates work about social injustice issues – a compelling mixture of dance, theatre, extreme sports, aerial acrobatics, film and music.
The performances are fun and engaging, they challenge, excite and surprise, whilst showing some of the harsh realities surrounding issues that concern us as a society. Through our work we raise awareness, inspire, inform and connect.
'We move to move you so that together we can make a difference.'