Wake The Tiger
CASTING CALL: Physical Theatre Performers - Pigeon Commuter
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CASTING CALL: Physical Theatre Performers - Pigeon Commuter
CASTING CALL: Physical Theatre Performers - Pigeon Commuter, London
We're casting 5 physical theatre performers to bring a pigeon commuter character to life through movement and physicality inside a full costume (lightweight head + suit), to promote the opening of Absurd City, Wake The Tiger's new immersive art experience in London.
Our pigeons are London commuters through and through - checking watches, weaving through crowds with briefcases in hand, tutting at delays, and scanning the horizon for a platform that isn't there. Performers will move fluidly between rehearsed "commuter bits" and improvised, in-character interactions with the public: offering (deliberately unhelpful, always charming) directions, striking a pose for photos, nudging shoppers into a moment of everyday absurdity.
The role calls for strong physical characterisation and confident improvisation - you'll be reading the crowd as much as performing set movement, keeping the character alive and responsive throughout each shift.
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The activation runs outside Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush, 22-28 July 2026.
What We Are Looking For
- Movement-trained performers - dance, physical theatre, or similar - comfortable performing in character inside a full costume for extended periods. Strong improvisation and audience-interaction skills are a plus. This is a non-speaking role.
- Comfortable with full costume and physical demands - performers of any ethnicity, age or gender are welcome as long as they are physically comfortable with the demands of the role (full costume, extended periods on your feet, movement-based performance).
Costume
- We'll provide the pigeon head (lightweight headpiece) and suit.
- If you have your own suit, that's a bonus - let us know.
- Please provide your measurements (height, chest/bust, waist, hip, shoe size) so we can fit you correctly.
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Footwear
- Please bring your own formal shoes that you can still move comfortably in - you'll need to perform in them on your shifts.
Pay
- £30/hour
- Five roles available.
- Must be available to commit to dates 22-28 July 2026
Diversity & Inclusion
At Wake the Tiger, we prioritise inclusive and fair recruitment practices. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, or religion. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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