Artistic vacancies
Freelance Junior Arts Practitioner
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the passion, imagination and creative drive to assist in the delivery of workshops and performance within an established inclusive theatre company.
TramShed is an inclusive theatre company based in Blackpool with members across the Fylde coast and beyond. TramShed was established in 2005 and pride ourselves in offering the highest standard of inclusive performing arts workshops, performances and training.
Our Mission To bring individuals together to create outstanding, original and beautiful theatre which inspires and celebrates everyone.
Our Vision
TramShed is:
Respectful of differences
A place where everyone belongs
Making theatre with and for all
Shaping lives
Harnessing positivity and self-belief
Empowering our members to discover their true potential
Diverse, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted
Our Values
Since 2007, we have worked together to create powerful inclusive theatre across the North West, no one is ever excluded, only celebrated.
We continue to push boundaries and breakdown barriers through our workshops, performances, inclusive training and outreach. We constantly challenge unconscious bias and are recognised for our community lead approach.
We succeed together, or not at all. Everyone is given a voice to shape our creative direction, and we make it a priority to ensure everyone is given an opportunity to reach their full potential.
TramShed is a family. We accept one another and support each other fully.
We believe, so that you can achieve.
Who we are looking for:
TramShed are a diverse and experienced company, offering bespoke and dynamic training to our staff and volunteers. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the arts. Experience in drama, music or dance is desirable. The role includes working in a variety of settings, working with a variety of ages and/or performance experience.
TramShed create outstanding, original and beautiful theatre and we need our candidates to be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. The successful applicant will have a proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach to team work.
Hours of work:
We are looking to engage an individual for a freelance contract - initially 3-8 hours per week, working across Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde from February 2026. The post will commence on Monday 23rd February 2026.
The hours are split between our membership workshop delivery on a Monday and Tuesday evening (termtime) and our Shed Stories TIE programme (as and when required during termtime, in various educational settings). We are looking for a candidate that can facilitate either or both of these roles.
How to apply:
Application packs are available in a variety of formats. To receive a pack, please email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk or contact Zac Hackett, Artistic Director on 07852 498427 for an informal and confidential discussion.
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm