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About the roles
Musical Director
The Musical Director is responsible for all the musical elements of the production. They ensure the overall musical performance supports the Director's creative vision, and they teach all music to cast and orchestra/band. They will work in close collaboration with the Composer to bring their work to life in the Bloomsbury Theatre, and will lead on musician recruitment.
Choreographer
The Choreographer is responsible for creating and teaching all movement, dance, and physical storytelling in the show. They ensure that all movement, dance and physicality supports the Director's creative vision.
Who is eligible to apply?
The roles of Choreographer and Musical Director are open to any current UCL student, or any alumnus who has graduated from UCL within the past 2 years (this includes those who graduated in 2024, 2025 or those who have just finished their degrees this summer and will graduate in 2026).
Application Process
Stage One - Application via email
- A statement detailing why you are applying and what you would bring to the role (no more than one side of A4)
- A creative CV detailing your relevant experience
Stage Two - Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the panel to answer questions about their previous experience, creative practice and initial visions for the project. At this stage, we will share a draft working script for the production.
Application deadline
The application deadline for these three roles is Monday 24 August at 5:00pm, with interviews shortly after that.
If you would like to apply for the Choreographer or Musical Director role, send an email to [email protected] with ‘UCL! The Musical application – [role]’ in the subject line, and your statement and creative CV attached.
Please do feel free to email us with any questions.
FAQ's
What is the commitment?
The engagement will run from September 2026 until the final performance in late November 2026. Much of the creative work can be done independently, allowing you to manage it around your studies or part-time work (though please note that most rehearsals will be in the evenings or at weekends). For recent alumni, we imagine this opportunity to be geared more to those who are working as creative freelancers, rather than in full-time employment, however we are open to conversations and ideas as to how you might envision it working. There will be some specified R&D commitments in September 2026. Casting, rehearsal and production schedules will be finalised over the summer. We will agree collaborative structures and ways of working to ensure effective collaboration and commitment.
Do I need previous experience in these roles?
Yes. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate significant previous experience in their roles. We would expect applicants to have previous experience in at least one or more Main House productions in the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Is it paid?
UCL! The Musical is a unique commission for a unique occasion, and sits outside of the usual parameters of student-led opportunities in the Bloomsbury Theatre. As such, the roles of Choreographer and Musical Director will be paid in line with comparable opportunities within the creative industries.
Who will be on the selection panel?
For the Choreographer role, the panel will be made up of the Director, the artsUCL Producer and the UCL200 Creative Associate. For the Musical Director Role, the panel will be made up of the Composer, the artsUCL Producer and the UCL200 Creative Associate.
What’s the application deadline?
The application deadline for both the Choreographer and Musical Director roles is Monday 24 August at 5:00pm, with interviews shortly after that.