Community Post Type: Callouts

Altru Drama are looking for versatile, confident and fun-loving actors for our Anti-Bullying tours in the Autumn term 2025, delivering performances and workshops exploring bullying for children in Key Stage 1 & 2.

They will prioritise actors aged 25+ with 3 years driving experience (minimum) who are able/willing to drive a transit van.

Energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism are essential qualities, as well as a love of theatre for young people. Their shows are 45 minutes long and will be accompanied by a workshop led by the actors. As such, they are keen to hear from actors who also have experience of workshop facilitation.

DATES:

Induction Day: Friday 24th October 2025

Road to Respect (All North West)

Rehearsals: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025

Tour: Monday 3rd – Wednesday 26th November 2025 (with possible extension to 28th Nov)

Time to be Different (Midlands and Southern Tour)

Rehearsals: Wednesday 29th – Tuesday 4th November 2025

Tour: Wednesday 5th – Friday 21st November 2025

Please note:

‘Road to Respect’ is a Northwest tour and actors will travel from their own homes for the duration of the tour.

‘Time to be Different’ is not a Northwest tour and so actors will be required to stay away overnight midweek.

Fee: £525.00 P/W (Pro Rata where applicable)

CLOSING DATE for applications: Monday 1st September 2025

Audition date: Thursday 11th September 2025

To apply, visit here

Fringe Flicks is a quarterly underground cinema night in Liverpool, curated by People Versus TV (PVTV). They showcase bold, strange, satirical, and surreal short films from around the world in a friendly, inclusive setting. Screenings are held at DoES Liverpool and mix experimental shorts with conversation, refreshments, and a welcoming DIY atmosphere.

They’re now open for submissions to Season 4 of Fringe Flicks. They welcome short films that embrace the weird, the absurd, the political, the poetic, or the just plain unexpected. Selected films will be screened to an engaged local audience, with the chance to win their Audience Choice Award — which now includes a free Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for a future project, courtesy of The DCP Works.

Deadline for submissions: 6 March 2026
Location: DoES Liverpool, The Tapestry, 68–76 Kempston Street, L3 8HL
Events: May, September, and November 2026

They accept submissions from anyone, anywhere — no matter your background, training, or budget. Imagination and bold storytelling are what matter most. One free submission is available for filmmakers based in Merseyside or Africa; additional entries should be submitted via the appropriate paid category. Their low fees help cover the basic costs of running the events.

More info and how to submit: https://filmfreeway.com/PeopleVersusTV-1

Liverpool City Council has unveiled an ambitious new strategy that aims to transform the city’s libraries into inclusive, digitally connected community hubs – and they want your input.

The draft Liverpool Library Strategy 2025–2030, launched this week, sets out a bold vision for the next five years, focusing on key priorities such as improving digital access, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring libraries remain central to neighbourhood life.

Spellow, Norris Green, and Allerton Libraries are already leading the way with community-focused activities and increased footfall. The council hopes to build on this model, while also boosting sustainability and expanding services like the Home Library Service.

An eight-week consultation is now live (closes Friday 19 September 2025), inviting residents, library users, businesses and community groups to share their views via an online survey or in person at any of Liverpool’s 14 council-run libraries.

Have your say before the consultation closes – visit the Liverpool City Council website or your local library to take part.

If you’re looking to sharpen your digital marketing skills, attract more clients and grow your business — this fully funded training programme could be a perfect fit.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll get 60+ hours of expert-led training covering the latest tools, techniques and AI-powered strategies to help you market your business more effectively.

What’s included:

• Learn the latest digital marketing tools and techniques
• Discover how to use AI to streamline your marketing tasks
• Build a strategic digital marketing plan
• Master SEO, social media and content marketing
• Use AI tools for content creation, planning and analytics
• Boost productivity and stay ahead of the trends
• Plus: get 6 months of mentoring after the bootcamp to keep up the momentum

Cost:
Absolutely free – fully funded by the government.

Who can apply?
You must:

• Be aged 19 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• Be able to commit around 6–7 hours per week
• Live in an eligible postcode in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens or Wirral

Find out more and apply here: https://hubs.li/Q03zKp1B0

Looking for something creative, confidence-boosting and a little bit brilliant for your child? Shakespeare North Playhouse’s Young Company is finally here!

Starting in September, they are offering weekly sessions for ages 7–16, packed with drama, fun and the chance to perform, create and grow. Led by experienced theatre professionals in a supportive, inspiring space.

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out.

To join and for more details, visit here

Starts: 16 September

The Co-Chairs will lead the Board of Trustees for Movema, providing strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users.

They are seeking interest from people with a commitment to and interest in their core purpose and welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair role as well as experienced non-executives.

In line with the ethos of shared-leadership of its founding members, a group of four women from diverse cultural backgrounds, and to best reflect their core communities, Movema are committed to ensuring women of the global majority are always represented at senior leadership level.

They are particularly encouraging applications from women of the Global Majority and people who support this ethos.

To discuss the roles informally please contact maria@movema.co.uk or call 07548365869.

For further information visit https://movema.co.uk/co-chair-trustees-of-the-board-2025/

How to Apply

Please send the following to info@movema.co.uk.
CV
Covering letter (2 pages max.) saying why you’re interested in the position
Completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Informal conversation 5.30-7.30pm, Thursday 18th & 25th September 2025. (in-person/ Zoom)

Application Closing Date Midnight, Thursday 2nd October 2025

Board Meeting for invited applicants 5.30-6.30pm Thursday 23rd October (Zoom)

Applicants Notified by 29th October 2025

Love music? Love inspiring the next generation? Future Yard is looking in 2025 to recruit a number of Creative Practitioners to bring energy, passion and fresh ideas to their groundbreaking music programmes.

Whether you’re delivering life-changing performances in their Mosh Tots or New Noise bands, leading instrument sessions and band clubs, or delivering interactive music outreach sessions, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the future of music education. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to perform, teach and connect with young people in a way that truly makes an impact.

They are looking for charismatic, creative and adaptable musicians who thrive on engaging audiences, sparking creativity and making music accessible to all. If you’re ready to be part of something innovative, exciting and community-driven, they want to hear from you.

They’re particularly interested in hearing from people with skills in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals and multi-instrumentalists, but welcome interest from all musical backgrounds.

They currently have a team of Creative Practitioners, but they’re keen to keep on growing the team as their programmes and work in schools develop.

They are looking for charismatic, creative and adaptable musicians who thrive on engaging audiences, sparking creativity and making music accessible to all.

You’re not just a musician – you’re a performer, educator and creative force. You thrive on engaging with audiences, sparking curiosity and making music accessible to all. Whether on stage, in a classroom, or leading a workshop, you bring energy, passion and a fresh approach to music education.

For more info and to apply click the link below:
https://futureyard.org/jobs-opportunities-creative-practitioner/

Halton Borough Council commissioning an artist (or artist team) to create a large-scale temporary artwork for the windows of Runcorn Library (September), with a smaller follow-up piece displayed at Widnes Market (October–November).

The project celebrates Halton’s often-overlooked architecture—inviting people to look again at the beauty already in their everyday surroundings.

This is part of Halton’s Heritage Open Days 2025, with funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The selected artist will lead community engagement and co-creation activities, including workshops and public submissions.

What’s involved:

• Delivering 2–3 creative workshops (venues provided) in August
• Working with submitted photos, sketches, or digital designs from the public
• Designing a striking, site-responsive artwork for Runcorn Library
• Creating a simplified or adapted version for Widnes Market

Eligibility: Open to artists based in the North West
Fee: approx. £2,500 (includes workshops, production, and installation)
Closing date to apply: Monday 11th August, 12 noon
To apply or enquire: Email info@cultivatehalton.co.uk

Halton Borough Council are seeking artists (or artist teams) based in the North West to deliver a major public artwork for New Street, Widnes—a key link between the high street and Widnes Shopping Park.

This 57-metre long site offers an opportunity to create a bold, imaginative and visually engaging intervention as part of the Widnes Town Centre Regeneration Framework. The final artwork might be visual, sculptural, text-based, or incorporate digital or interactive elements. However you approach it, they’re looking for work that reflects place, invites curiosity, and encourages people to linger and connect.

What’s involved:

• Respond creatively to the character and use of New Street
• Propose and deliver a public artwork that enhances the route
• Manage all design, production, installation and associated costs

Commission value: Up to £25,000 (inclusive of all costs)
Closing date to register interest: Sunday 31st August, 10pm
To request full artist brief: Email info@cultivatehalton.co.uk

This is a significant public-facing commission that will help define the feel and identity of Widnes town centre as it evolves. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Halton Borough Council.

Arena Studios is celebrating 40 years of supporting artists in Liverpool! To mark this milestone, they are creating an exhibition and digital archive that will gather stories, photographs, film, and other archival material from across the decades. This will be an ongoing, evolving archive open to continuous contributions.

They’re not entirely sure of Arena’s exact founding date – sometime between late 1984 and early 1985. Maybe you can help fill in the gaps? Were you involved in setting up Arena Studios or a member in its early days on Duke Street? Do you have memories of Arena’s famous Auctions, its moves to Jordan Street and then Elevator Studios, or its fun filled Light Night events? Perhaps you helped with its management or simply have a story that captures the spirit of Arena at any point in its history.

They’re looking for:

•       Stories and memories (written or recorded)
•       Photographs and video footage
•       Posters, flyers, and other memorabilia
•       Anything else that helps tell Arena’s story

They know there have been plenty of ups and downs along the way. We expect controversy and contradictions!

If you’ve ever been part of Arena Studios, they’d love to hear from you. Please send your contributions to info@arenastudiosandgallery.com.

Help them to bring together the history of 40 years of Arena Studios and celebrate its impact on Liverpool’s art scene!

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!

There will be a 40th Anniversary event on Sunday 14th September from 1pm in the Baltic Arts Bar (and Elevator Gallery) 27 Parliament Street, Liverpool L8 5RN.  The event will be open to the public and everyone is welcome!