Jobs
Do you believe in the power of theatre, art and storytelling to create social change?
Join The Commons, a working-class movement that challenges and champions what art can be.
We’re looking for thinkers, dreamers, makers, builders and co-conspirators to help us create art for social change – especially for working class people.
The Commons is something we make together – the space and stories we share, the belief that art is for everyone. We’re building a movement from where we stand, starting with The Commons, a community board made up of 12 people, 6 from South Wales and 6 from Bradford, all with different perspectives and from different backgrounds.
What we’ll offer
The Commons will meet for 7 sessions, from September 2026. Each session will last 2 hours and take place over 13 months.
Members are paid above the Living Wage, £15 per hour, to attend all sessions. Everyone will be paid, regardless of your personal circumstances – feel free to ask us how this works.
Some sessions will take place in person in Cardiff or Bradford, some online. We’ll see a live performance together at least once during this period. We’re happy to support access needs and can discuss this with anyone applying.
What you’ll do
Members of The Commons will:
- Act as a critical friend to Common/Wealth, through dialogue and collaboration
- Advocate for Common/Wealth and build supporters in Cardiff and Bradford, through networking and grassroots action
- Participate in creative processes to shape our work, drawing on personal experience and community networks
- Listen to and support the development of our process and keep us aligned with the Common/Wealth ethos
- Undertake training to support collaboration within The Commons
- Input into Common/Wealth policy and strategy
- Represent Common/Wealth at events, including conferences, shows, and panels
We’re looking for
- Anyone who believes in the power of activism to achieve change
- Community leaders, passionate parents, grandparents uncles or aunties
- Local people interested in your community
- Organisers who are motivated to make an impact
- Working-class artists who are passionate about transforming culture
- Curious people interested in developing creative skills and knowledge
The Commons is open to everyone aged 16 and over
How to Apply
Apply via email, video or voice note by 29 July.
If you’re applying from South Wales, please send an Expression of Interest (max. 2 pages of A4) answering the application questions below to [email protected] by 29th July 2026. You are also welcome to send a video or voice note to 07727335126.
If you’re applying from Bradford, please send an Expression of Interest (max. 2 pages of A4) answering the application questions below to Saoirse@commonwealththeatre.co.uk by 29th July 2026. You are also welcome to send a video or voice note to 07463348413.
- Why do you want to join The Commons?
- What could you offer Common/Wealth?
- What do you think Common/Wealth can offer you? What do you hope to gain from the role?
- What makes you angry in the world right now?
- What’s happening in the world that makes you feel positive?
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online here.
We’ll get in touch with everyone who applies by 30th July 2026, whether you’ve been shortlisted or not. We will contact shortlisted people to organise an online conversation before asking you to join The Commons. It’s likely that we’ll arrange these conversations for the week 3rd August 2026.
Access
We’re committed to access and inclusivity. If you would like further information, need support with any area of your application, or would like an informal chat in advance, please get in touch via [email protected].
