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𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆!

𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭"


𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤
The cat is back for 2024! Our ninth consecutive year performing The Mousehole Cat in Cornwall. Our magical puppet and live-action production is performed annually in the heart of Mousehole alongside the village’s famous Christmas light display. Based on the well-known Cornish legend this uniquely heartwarming story of the friendship between a fearless fisherman and his devoted cat will warm the cockles of everyone's hearts... almost as much as an ‘efty portion of stargazy pie!

𝑅𝑜𝑙𝑒
As our Lighting Designer & Operator, you'll work closely with the Artistic Director to:
* Craft a magic-enhancing lighting design that compliments the existing show and historic venue
* Amplify the show's spirit and atmosphere without overpowering the space with “over-the-top” tech (the venue is very small).
* Lead the hire/purchase of all necessary lighting equipment within budget.
* Operate the lights throughout the run.
* Problem-solve any technical issues during the run. You will be the sole technician working on the project.

𝐷𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠
Location: Solomon Browne Memorial Hall, Mousehole
Dates: 13th-31st December (Christmas Day and Boxing Day off)
Opening Night: 14th December
Contract Length: 3 weeks
Fee: £625 per working week

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑢𝑠
* A small, passionate and non-judgemental team
* A friendly and warm atmosphere
* A willingness to discuss flexibility and options if there are barriers to your involvement

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟
* A compassionate and passionate artist.
* Someone who is comfortable and knowledgeable enough to take responsibility for all aspects of the lighting design, get-in/out and operation.
* A person who is comfortable working in a small team.
* Whilst we need experience, we are willing to receive applications from those whose CVs do not make them an immediately obvious fit for this role.

If you have further questions or would like to express an interest in applying please email Guy at guy@cousinjacks.org

Cousin Jack's Theatre Company CIC

Cousin Jack’s is a “Community Interest Company” which means we are non-profit making and have primary social objectives similar to a charity. Annually we submit reports to Companies House to ensure the work we carry out is for the public good.

 

Company number 11275939 Registered office Cousin Jack’s Theatre Company CIC, Old Methodist Church, Lowertown, Helston, Kernow, TR13 0BZ

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