Little M - Vocal Workshops in Manchester
- Closing date
- Fri 28th Feb 2025 12:00pm
Job Description

Little M is a story of transformation as a celebration of difference and acceptance. It’s a new dance show which retells the classic fairytale The Little Mermaid, considering trans experiences and showing how important it is to feel at home in your own skin. Little M is a proudly trans-led show, in which we are seeking close collaboration with the trans, non-binary and gender expansive community. The show will premiere at The Place theatre in October 2025.
Anders Duckworth (they/them, Choreographer & Co-Director) and Luke Skilbeck (he/they, Writer & Co-Director) are looking for 10 young people ages 8 to 18 who identify as trans, non-binary or as a gender beyond the perceived binary, to join them in the storytelling and creation of Little M.
In April 2025, Luke will host exciting Little M vocal workshops, offering you the chance to be a part of the show. After introducing Little M, there will be an opportunity to get to know the group through a fun and relaxed warm up. You’ll get to have a read through the Little M script and play with different character roles. Musical theatre experience is desirable, but not essential.
You will then be cast and invited to another session of script work and have your voice recorded for the show itself.
WHERE
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7DH
WHEN
- Mon 14 April, 10am - 5pm: Initial workshop - reading through the script and workshopping different character roles
- Tue 15 April, 10am - 5pm: Recording workshop - roles will be cast and vocal recordings will take place to be used in the creation of the show
TO APPLY
Please complete this form by 28 Feb 2025 at 12pm. You will need to include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your age
- Your pronouns and/or your gender identity
A video of yourself reciting a poem of your choice, up to a minute long. You don’t need to have learnt it by heart, feel free to read it. You can record on your phone. You will hear back from us confirming your participation by 31 Mar.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Workshops will be facilitated by experienced trans creative Luke Skilbeck
- We have rigorous safeguarding strategies in place, including DBS checked facilitators
- We will share all safeguarding policies and risk assessments ahead of your arrival
- All under 18s must have parent or guardian’s written approval for participating in sessions and for taking part in recording
- Detailed information sheets will be shared with parents and guardians ahead of sessions
- Recording may require permits from local authority, which The Place will obtain
If you would like to know more, please email producing@theplace.org.uk with the subject line 'Little M - Vocal Workshops'.