Ockham's Razor are looking for physical performers to join the cast of their next show Greed.

About the production

Following Tess their hugely successful adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel, (“full of joy, wonder and delight” The Guardian ★★★★) Ockham’s Razor return with Greed a Greek tale made flesh.

Based on Ted Hughes’ translation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Greed is the tale of a king who hungers to be more revered than the gods. After chopping down a sacred grove to Demeter he is cursed with a maddening hunger. However much he consumes he can never be satisfied.

Fusing acrobatics, dance, storytelling and illusion Greed is a beautiful yet gut wrenching show about retribution and salvation and whether you can save people, and the world, from their worst impulses.

About the role

We are looking for physical performers with strong experience of devising. We will be building a ensemble of 6 performers. We want to meet performers who are excited to try new ideas, to stretch their movement and performance practice and who are comfortable working as part of an ensemble.

We are looking for people with a skills in H2H / acrobalance basing and middling, clowning and a strong grounding in dance / acrobatic flow.  Object manipulation (juggling / staff / club swinging) are a bonus.

We are especially interested in hearing from people who have experienced barriers to opportunity.

Auditions will be held on Mon 12^th October in London from 10-4pm,

Applicants should be available for a week of R&D w/c Nov 2nd and then full time creation from w/c 19^th April to w/e 29^th May and w/c 23^rd Aug w/e 11^th Dec with further touring planned in 2028 between Jan- June (dates TBC)

Fee

This role is a paid opportunity. Rates will be in line with our Freelancer Manifesto :

https://www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk/turtle-key-arts-freelancer-pay-pledge

The confirmed fee will be outlined in the offer, prior to acceptance.

How to apply

If you think you would be a good fit to join our process please apply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Send us a short letter about why you are interested in taking part (one page maximum) and a CV including links to your previous work or showreels you want to share.

You may also make a video application. Send a link to the video to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you’d like to send a video please tell us about yourself, your practice and experience and why you’d like to be part of the project.

Applications are now open and the deadline is 25^th September 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a group audition.

If you know anyone that may be interested and could be right for the team please do forward this email, many thanks.

Best regards

Greed (Autumn 2027)

Following on from Tess, our hugely successful adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s |Tess of the D’Urbervilles ,  Ockham’s Razor return with Greed a Greek tale made flesh.

Based on a story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses Greed is the tale of a king who hungers to be more revered than the gods.

After butchering a sacred grove, a king is punished by the gods. Filled with a maddening hunger he finds however much he devours he can never be satisfied. Only one person - his enslaved daughter - can possibly save him.

Using the extreme physicality of circus and their trademark innovative stage craft, Ockham’s Razor tell this raw, timely and darkly comic story about over consumption.

Fusing acrobatics, dance, storytelling and illusion Greed is a beautiful yet gut wrenching show about retribution and salvation and whether you can save people, and the world, from their worst impulses.

Funded by Arts Council England and commissioned and supported  by The Lowry, Salford.

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TESS

A bold new vision of Hardy’s classic novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

images by Kie Cummings

Ockham’s Razor produced by Turtle Key Arts

Presents

Tess

Based on the novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Promo filmed at The Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells - January 2024

Tess will be available to tour from Autumn 2026. If you are interested in commissioning, programming, or supporting this work or would like further information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In October 2023 we premierered our new show Tess, an adaption of Hardy’s classic novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles, it toured the UK throughout 2023, 2024 and 2025. It weaves together acrobatics, aerial, physical theatre and an inventive, evocative set to conjure Hardy’s world.

“full of joy, wonder and delight, a highly original interpretation.”

The Guardian ★★★★

“Captivating and exhilarating, this production is hypnotic and teeming with physical creativity. Unmissable.”

Everything Theatre ★★★★★

“ingenious, an inspired adaptation”

The Stage ★★★★

“A coming together of talents to make something quite special out of one of the cornerstones of the literary canon. The sheer level of talent and ingenuity displayed by the cast brings us to our feet”

StageTalk ★★★★★

“beautifully rendered, richly directed - the level of fidelity to Hardy’s novel and attention to detail is astonishing.”

Lou Reviews ★★★★

The classic novel still has extraordinary relevance for contemporary audiences as it explores questions of privilege, class, poverty, agency, female desire and solidarity.

It is the first time we have worked from a novel and it’s thrilling to weave together Hardy’s words with our physical storytelling to tell this gut-wrenching story about the strength to endure.

The piece toured to UK theatres and wss accompanied by free workshops which fed in to the GCSE / A-Level syllabus. To download the workshop pack CLICK HERE.

Adapted & Directed by Ockham’s Razor
Adapted and Directed by Alex Harvey and Charlotte Mooney - Ockham’s Razor
Produced by Alison King – Turtle Key Arts
Assistant Producer: Carina Simões
Devised by Alex Harvey, Charlotte Mooney, Macadie Amoroso, Joshua Frazer, Lauren Jamieson,
Lila Naruse, Victoria Skillen, Leah Wallings and Nat Whittingham
Performed by Macadie Amoroso, Joshua Frazer, Lauren Jamieson, Lila Naruse, Victoria Skillen, Leah Wallings and Nat Whittingham
Choreography: Nathan Johnston
Composition, Sound Design and Production: Holly Khan
Design & Equipment Concept: Ockham’s Razor in association with Tina Bicât
Set and Costume Design: Tina Bicât
Lighting Design: Aideen Malone
Projection Design: Daniel Denton
Script Advisor: Anne-Marie Casey

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NEW ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

We are looking for new members to join our Advisory Board who will help to shape the future of the company.

Ockham’s Razor is an award-winning circus theatre company that is governed by the Company Directors – Charlotte Mooney and Alex Harvey, supported by our Producers at Turtle Key Arts and a group of external advisors. The advisors are volunteers with an array of backgrounds and skills that will add valuable insight and support throughout the growth of the company as part of our Advisory Board.

Advisors act as key figures, taking an active role in developing and supporting the organisation, drawing on their individual expertise to offer advice and guidance to the Directors as they develop Ockham’s Razor’s vision, structure and strategy. Members with particular expertise may also be asked to contribute to individual projects.

The Advisory Board meets tri-annually and minutes from all meetings form part of Ockham’s Razor’s reporting to Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation. The Advisory Board will change 50% of its members every 4 years to ensure diversity, inclusivity, anti-nepotism, fresh thinking and forward progression. 

We are looking for applicants who can:

• Provide guidance and advice in your field of expertise

• Be a resource for our board and team

• Challenge our board and team with the aim of improving our company

• Support the exploration of new ideas to support the company’s growth

• Attend up to three Advisory Board meetings each year to be held in-person in London when possible

• Attend and support Ockham’s Razor at our shows, workshops or networking events

We are accepting applications from people in all fields, but in particular we are seeking Advisory Board members with expertise in:

• Fundraising
• Equality and access
• Branding and marketing
• Business planning
• Finance in the arts sector

This is the first time we have recruited Advisory Board members through an open call, and in doing so we hope to reach beyond our existing networks. We particularly welcome applications from people who are:

• From an ethnic minority background
• D/deaf or disabled, or have a long-term health condition
• Neurodivergent
• LGBTQIA+
• Experiencing barriers to work (e.g from a lower socioeconomic background)
• Working Freelance in the arts

We are building an Advisory Board whose members have a range of skills and are from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We believe knowledge and expertise is transferable and produced in many different ways, so if you think you could contribute we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

1. A letter of application (up to one side of A4) OR a video (up to three minutes long) OR a voice note (up to three minutes long) that tells us:

• Who you are, including where you are based
• Why you would like to join our Advisory Board
• What you think you will be able to contribute

2. Your contact details including your phone number.

Please also complete our equal opportunities monitoring form –  you’ll find it HERE

If you have any questions, or would like a quick chat before applying, please drop Alex Harvey (Artistic Director) an email on  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About Ockham’s Razor

We are a circus theatre company who make work that is arresting, moving and entertaining. We specialise in creating physical theatre on original pieces of circus equipment and create stories from the vulnerability, trust and reliance that exist between people in circus.

The Company was formed in 2004. We met while studying at Circomedia, centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre in Bristol. In spring 2006, Turtle Key Arts became our producers.

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