The Royal Shakespeare Company are looking for an exceptional performer to play the role of Ariel in their  forthcoming production of The Tempest directed by Sir Richard Eyre.

Where:
Rehearsals in London, UK
Performances in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon, UK

When:  23 March – 20 June 2026 (Monday – Saturday full-time; this is a paid opportunity)

Role characteristics & skills:

• Black African, Black Caribbean, or Black heritage from other areas.
• Female identifying.
• In this production Ariel flies throughout, appearing weightless. This performer could come from a dance background with strong physical skills, or a circus background.
• Skilled verse speaking and solo singing are also required for this role.

Please see the casting call out for more details.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, headshot, and a dance/aerial skills reel if you have one, to suggestions@rsc.org.uk with THE TEMPEST APPLICATION in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 01 October 2025

Auditions will be held in London from w/c 29 September 2025