Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, Tidy | Taclus

Polka + Theatr Iolo:
Tidy | Taclus – Casting Call
20 January – 15 March 2025

Cardiff and on tour

Based on the illustrated children’s book by Emily Gravett
Co-created by Lee Lyford, Lucy Rivers & Rachael Canning

Photo by Steve Gregson

Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals. But, when autumn comes, he gets a little bit carried away with cleaning up the forest and accidently destroys his own home! 

Based on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator, Emily Gravett, Tidy is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.   

With beautiful puppets, original music and a touch of silliness, this playful story will delight young audiences, as it explores how everyone needs a little bit of wild chaos in their lives.  

We are looking for a musician or an actor/musician for the following role:

Fox:
- Any age, mid 20’s upwards. Male, Female or non-binary
- Must have strong guitar skills (other instruments also welcome, but guitar is essential)
- Must be able to sing

We are looking for either a Welsh speaker or a Welsh learner (there isn’t a huge amount of text as much of the piece is performed through puppetry, but we are looking for someone confident in speaking/singing a small amount of Welsh)

Fee: £650 per week (All roles are paid above Equity minimum and include the appropriate allowances.)

We are looking to hear from previous Theatr Iolo performers as well as new performers that we have not worked with before.

Please express interest by sending a CV and photo to admin@theatriolo.com and/or a short video of no more than 3 mins introducing yourself and why you are interested in the project. Application deadline 10am on Wednesday 30th October