Job Summary
Seeds Creative Development is seeking an experienced Movement Director to collaborate on a new ensemble theatre production exploring themes of identity, belonging, resilience and personal transformation. We are looking for an artist who can create a distinctive movement language.
Job Description
Seeds Creative Development is developing a new devised theatre production that combines spoken word, physical theatre and ensemble performance. We are seeking a Movement Director to work alongside the Director and performers to shape the physical vocabulary of the piece.
The production explores how individuals navigate change, adversity and self-discovery, drawing on personal stories, movement and theatrical imagery. The Movement Director will play a key role in helping performers embody themes and characters through movement, creating transitions between scenes, and developing ensemble sequences that support the narrative.
The successful candidate will lead movement-based devising sessions, contribute to the creative development of the work, and support performers with varying levels of movement experience. We are particularly interested in artists with experience in physical theatre, contemporary dance, community arts or interdisciplinary performance.
This role would suit someone who enjoys collaborative creation processes and can balance artistic ambition with accessibility for performers from diverse backgrounds.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a Movement Director, Choreographer or Physical Theatre Practitioner
- Experience creating work for theatre, dance or interdisciplinary performance
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to devise movement collaboratively with performers
- Understanding of ensemble-based and devising theatre practices
- Commitment to inclusive and accessible creative processes
- Ability to work independently and contribute creatively within a small team
Job Responsibilities
- Develop the movement direction and physical language of the production
- Lead movement workshops and devising sessions during rehearsals
- Create ensemble movement sequences and visual storytelling moments
- Support performers in developing confidence and physical expression
- Choreograph transitions and non-verbal sections of the performance
- Collaborate with the Director to ensure movement integrates with text and staging
- Adapt movement material to suit performers of different abilities and experience levels
- Attend rehearsals, creative development sessions and production meetings
Job Overview
- Job Title: Freelance Movement Director
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Location: London
How to Apply
Please send your CV and/or portfolio to seedscreativedevelopment@gmail.com. Please include a short statement outlining your interest in the project, and links to examples of previous work.
Freelance engagement. Please include your proposed fee and any associated expenses within your application. This project will consist of 14 working days (not consecutive) in North London, 10am-5pm. Fees are above the equity rate.
We welcome applications from artists from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the arts sector.
Seeds Creative Development is a specialised arts and movement mentorship program that provides performance workshops and training funds for young, emerging performing artists and dancers.
Deadline for this application is 20/08/2026 5pm.
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