The Hatchling Opportunities

At the heart of Our Year will be The Hatchling, a spectacular outdoor show featuring a groundbreaking dragon puppet created and produced by Trigger ­– creators of unforgettable, large-scale outdoor theatre and art.

As part of Our Year – Wakefield District 2024, The Hatchling will offer people across the Wakefield district the opportunity to get involved with culture and creativity.

Please note: We will be giving preference to applicants based in the Wakefield district, however we will also consider applications from the wider West Yorkshire area.

Find out more about opportunities available below.

Ground Crew

As a Ground Crew Member, you will be an integral part of the team, supporting riggers and the kite team to guarantee the safe and efficient use of flying lines and equipment.

Deadline Friday 15 March 2024.

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Design Assistant Intern

As a Design Assistant Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the production design process. Your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of design, including site, costume, puppetry, model making, CAD modelling, and extensive research. You will work closely with the creative team to bring artistic visions to life.

Deadline Friday 15 March 2024.

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Performers

This opportunity is for any actor, puppeteer, physical theatre, circus performer or dancer that wants to perform with Trigger. Experience with large scale puppets is useful but not essential.

Deadline Thursday 14 March 2024.

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Student Performers

A number of student opportunities will be available working and performing directly alongside the cast of puppeteers and performers. The placements are open to students currently studying acting, puppetry, physical theatre, circus arts, dance or acrobatics that have a keen Interest to develop new skills and perform at a national scale event with Trigger. Previous experience of live shows is useful but not essential.

Deadline Thursday 14 March 2024.

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Costume Supervisor

We are seeking a Wakefield-based Costume Supervisor to join The Hatchling team for this 2024 presentation. As a pivotal member of the team, the ideal candidate will possess experience in delivering costumes for live theatre and/ or events. You will play a vital role in adapting and amending existing costumes, be on call during the costume making period and live event.

Deadline Monday 25 March 2024.

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