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The Bristol Improv Theatre is looking to cast improvisers with stage experience for 3 heats and a final of The Saboteur, created by Jim Fishwick, hosted by Anna Kemp and directed by Kierann Shah.
The Saboteur is a host-led improv show inspired by reality TV contests such as The Traitors. Five excellent improvisers are doing their best to put on a great show, but one of them is secretly The Saboteur. The players need to work out who the Saboteur is (only the host and the Saboteur themselves know this secret) to have a chance of winning the game.
Rate of Pay: £100 per show to include up to 2 hours rehearsal on the day.
We are looking for 15 improvisers in total: 5 improvisers will be cast for each heat. The winner from each heat and two ‘wildcard’ players will be invited to take part in the final on the 29th August – if the winner is unavailable for the final their place will be offered to the next runner up. The ‘wildcard’ players will be chosen by the Host and Director to ensure a balance of improv styles in the final.
Performance Dates and Times
22nd May 2026 HEAT 1
June 2026 HEAT 2
July 2026 HEAT 3
FINAL 29th August 2026
Call time for each show is 5:30pm, shows run from 7:30pm – 9:30pm including an interval.
Location for all rehearsals and performances: The Bristol Improv Theatre, 50 St Pauls Road, Bristol BS8 1LP
What Performers Are We Looking For?
We are looking for confident and engaging performers with stage experience of improvised performance.
You may be an improviser, actor, comedian, compere/host, or other performer/public speaker. You need to be confident getting onstage as part of a newly formed cast with minimal (2 hours max) rehearsal on the day.
Applicants will be selected from the applications on the basis of finding a good mix of experienced and entertaining improvisers with different personal styles for each heat.
If your application is successful you will be invited to take part in one of the heats. As well as performing, you will be expected to meet the marketing commitments described below.
Marketing Commitment
All cast members will be required to:
- Provide an image of themselves (a headshot is ideal) and a short bio when they confirm their participation.
- Promote the show on their own websites, newsletters or social media channels, as well as by word of mouth.
- Record a pre-show video message, please see The Saboteur’s instagram for examples.
Applications must be made by 5pm on Friday 24th April – using the application form – click below to apply.
