From the 17 – 20 March 2022, Motionhouse will be transforming Centenary Square in Birmingham into the stage for ‘Wondrous Stories’, an extraordinary large-scale production which will be the opening show of the Birmingham 2022 Festival produced by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces (OPUS).
The show launches the six–month festival shining a global spotlight on creativity in the West Midlands that will run alongside Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Audiences will be able to attend seven performances of this spectacular, free event, which will bring together the people of Birmingham in a celebration of the wondrous stories from across the region. A giant aerial spectacle with a flying book, bicycles and a large globe, are just some of the thrilling elements that will wow the audience alongside incredible digital projections that will help set the scene for the show.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to get involved and help Motionhouse, the Producers (OPUS) and Production Company (JA Productions) deliver this amazing event. There will be 7 performances taking place between Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 March at 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
We need a great team of volunteers to assist with the following tasks:
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Production support
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Stewarding // meet and greet and speaking to members of the public about the show
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Back of house support including stage management, costume support and artist liaison
Volunteer recruitment is open until 28th February.
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REQUIREMENTS
Flexible and friendly individuals who can commit to at least 4 nights from w/c 14th March and some earlier time in March. This opportunity is available to those aged 18+.
OPUS are very happy to provide references for those interested in advancing their career. For those interested in using this opportunity to gain a reference, you must be able to volunteer on 4+ shifts.
To find out more about Wondrous Stories click here:
https://www.birmingham2022.com/festival/wondrous-stories/ ------
PLEASE NOTE
As this show happens as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival and outside of Games Volunteering timescales, this volunteering opportunity is being managed by OPUS as the Show Producing Partner and is an entirely separate process from Games Volunteers.
DATA PROTECTION
Data Protection Statement from Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces Ltd: By filling in this form you are agreeing for the Birmingham 2022 Festival (Organising Committee Staff) and the Wondrous Stories event organisers (Motionhouse) to contact you about your involvement in the Production. Your data will not be shared with any third parties for any reason other than to contact you about the Wondrous Stories event and its organisation. Please register your interest below.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email
enquiries@opusartsevents.co.uk.