SUNNY SIDE AUDITION OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a male identifying dancer preferably based in the North of England. We’re looking for an exceptional dancer to play the lead role of K in our dance-theatre show, SUNNY SIDE which is touring in Spring 2026. The performer will:
Bring K’s emotional journey to life through physicality and movement
Show technical proficiency in contemporary dance
Convey vulnerability, emotional depth, and authenticity
Connect and respond to other dancers dynamically
Sustain energy through high-intensity sequences while also demonstrating subtlety and nuance
This is a leading role that requires a performer who can inhabit K fully, physically and emotionally, and communicate his story to audiences with raw honesty.
Key Dates - Spring 2026
w/c 9 March: remount week 1 at Bradford Arts Centre
w/c 16 March: remount week 2 at Bradford Arts Centre
Touring window: from Mon 23 March onwards.
Confirmed Show 1: Fri 17 April - Bradford Arts Centre
Confirmed Show 2: Fri 24 April - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Confirmed Show 3: Sat 25 April - Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds
Up to 2 more dates to be confirmed within the Spring touring period, beginning 23 March. Details to be updated as and when venues are confirmed.
Deadline to Apply: 26 Jan 2026
Audition: 14-15 Feb 2026 at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds