Hull-based theatre company, Silent Uproar, launches a new initiative, working title ‘Come Out!’, a steering group of queer and allied voices who help shape the company’s programmes, projects and audience approach, starting in 2026.
Taking applicants as of 20th October, the new group is described as ‘part advisory crew, part think-tank, all around queer collective’. The group will bring together approximately eight members from a mix of backgrounds, age groups and lived experiences, with a strong focus on queer identity and alternative lifestyle. This group will collaborate with the Silent Uproar team to feed into show development and new activities, with a heavy focus on strengthening audiences and communications.
“We’ve always made work that is bold, full of heart and provocative,” said Artistic Director Alex Mitchell. “But also our nights out have been for people like ourselves who have not always felt welcomed or represented in mainstream spaces, the people we affectionately dub as the freaks, the weirdos and the geeks. Moving forward, we want to further celebrate that energy and want our audiences to feel empowered to be unapologetically themselves”
Silent Uproar’s past work includes A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad, The Night of the Werewolves Live, and Sh*t Life Crisis. This new chapter marks a formal step into a commitment to amplify voices and reflect the real world beyond the stage.
The Come Out! group will be a sounding board and incubator for ideas, as well as a fantastic opportunity for networking, skill building and experience, being a potential springboard to foster real long-lived relationships with the individuals on the board and their wider communities, building out to queer-aligned networks across Hull, the North and nationally.
“This new group puts that energy right at the centre,” added Alex. “And with the world as it is right now, creating space that is safe and joyful, with room for important conversation, that’s important now more than ever. We want people with us who resonate with that.”
Who can apply
People over the age of 18 who are queer-identifying or active allies, who care about live performances, community and cultivating safe and joyful space. No need to already be in a related role or be a theatre professional, just someone who has ideas, curiosity and passion. You can be from anywhere in the North, as long as you have the ability to travel to Hull on occasion.
How it works
Similar to a formal board, these are voluntary roles. Around 8-10 members, with meetings every 6 weeks, online and in person, including opportunities for more social events as well as formal meetings. Skill building and community mentoring opportunities, as well as collaboration with Silent Uproar’s core team.
How to apply
Applications are open until 10th November, with interview invites happening throughout the application process and post-deadline.
You can find out more and apply via Silent Uproar’s website: www.silentuproarproductions.co.uk/join-the-team
The Silent Uproar team encourage anyone with an interest, but unsure whether to apply, to contact them directly via the link on the application webpage.