Actor who plays percussion wanted

We’re looking for an actor to play the Magician in Lost and Found, an independent short film shooting in Cambridge.

The Magician is dry and mysterious, with a deeper weariness underneath. Percussion is part of his performance: his playing helps bring the film’s magic tricks to life. You’ll need to be comfortable playing a percussion instrument such as cajón or balafon.

We’re aiming to shoot on 31 October and 1 November, with rehearsals beforehand.

Read an excerpt from the script.

This is an independent, unpaid project. You can see some of my previous work here.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you through our application form. Please tell us about your acting and percussion experience. If you have a clip of yourself playing, you’re welcome to include it.

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Contact fj303@cam.ac.uk before 11th Oct 2026 01:00 for more details.