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Name of Production: Taming of the Shrew
Venue: The Old Library, Church Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4WK
Production Start Date: 21/05/2023 - Production End Date: 27/05/2023
Actor Required: Male Playing Age: 40 Plus
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
Gremio.
Gremio is a mature wealthy man who is in love with Bianca Katherine's younger sister. This is a support role and the character is involved throughout the play.
Usual Rehearsal Days: Tues and Fri
Production Venue as above
Date Rehearsals will commence: 04/04/2023
Contact Name: Christine Robinson Email: glendale68@btinternet.com Phone: 07484 758766
Posted on 31/03/2023
Epping Community Group (Essex UK)
Epping Amateur Dramatics Club - for adults only!!! (#EppingAmDramClub) - we want to start one up at 'Theatre in the Barn' The Black Lion Pub Epping and really encourage adults of all ages - no upper age limits
Those interested we are having an initial meet up just to chat about it this Saturday, March 25th 1pm - 3pm!! Bar will be open so drinks can be purchased
Drama Workshops and Drama Classes for Kids and Teenagers and Adults in East Devon
We are a London Film Actors Agency and Film Production Company running weekly Drama Coaching classes for Kids and Teenagers in Ottery St Mary in Devon.
Incorporating Self Tape Techniques, Confidence Building, and how to approach a casting session. Industry Workshops with Casting Directors and Directors once a month and Weekly Drama Classes. Also how to pursue a career in Film and Television.
Run by MAA Agency Owner and WMR Films Producer & Casting Director Miles Anthony
Name of Production - Silver Lining
Venue -Poynton Players Theatre, Georges Road West, Poynton. SK12 1JY
Production Start Date - 12/06/23 Production End Date - 18/06/23
Actor Required - 1 Female Playing Age 18-30yrs
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
We need an actress to play the part of Hope in this very funny play by Sandi Toksvig. Hope is the care assistant who is sent to rescue five elderly lady residents of a care home during a heavy storm and with flood waters rising fast. The only problem is she can't swim! This part is written for an actress of British Caribbean descent..
Usual Rehearsal Days - Tues & Weds
Rehearsals at Moss Lane, Bramhall, SK7 1EQ,
Date Rehearsals will commence 24042/23
Contact Name -Stephen Heritage e: stephenheritage59@gmail.com 07891 555172
Looking for 1 male actor playing age 25 to 45 for our production of Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn on at Derby Theatre at the end June.
Rehearsals also in Derby on Wednesday evenings.
Contact via our website or social media.
Wales Community Players are looking for some men 17+ to join them for their upcoming musical theatre show, Showstoppers. They rehearse Mondays and Thursdays.
If anyone is interested and can help please contact them - email joseph.bairstow@walesctp.com or call 07934241458
Casting calls for Dr Connolly at Altrincham Little Theatre
Name of Production “It Runs In The Family” by Ray Cooney
Venue Altrincham Little Theatre 17 Oxford Road, Altrincham, WA14 2ED
Production Start Date 21/05/2023 Production End Date 27/05/2023
Actor Required Male Playing Age 20-40
There may be a couple of Sunday rehearsals. Fast paced Farce. Character - Dr Mike Connolly a youngish doctor. Physical role. Character not on stage all the time.
Usual Rehearsal Days Mon Weds Fri
Rehearsal Venue if Different from Production Venue
Date Rehearsals will commence 22/03/2023
Contact Name Barbara Harris Email ritchie.barbara3@gmail.com or Phone 07854570066
Posted on 03/03/2023
Media Opportunity in Reading/London
Hi there!
I am writing from Uni-versal Extras - a company that places people as extras in paid roles for Film and TV all across the UK (You can visit our website to see just some of the productions we have worked on).
For a new major Feature Film photoshoot, we are looking for South Asian Females between the ages of 75 and 90 in the London and Reading area.
The Requirements
You must be female.
You must be aged 75-90 years old.
You must be of South Asian Ethnic Heritage.
You must be willing to travel to Reading to participate (free pick-ups available).
Filming dates: Thursday, 16 March 2023
Pay Rate: FAA union £112.47 per day (payments may rise on the filming day in line with the FAA rates and are subject to Uni-versal Extras Terms & Conditions which can be found on our website).
Catering is provided.
Taking Part
If you fit the requirements and would like to take part, please email the following information ASAP to info@universalextras.co.uk:
Reference: PLAN
Full Name:
Age:
Height:
Contact Number:
Ethnic background:
UK Dress Size:
Current Area of Residence:
Attaching Photos
All applicants must also attach a current head-shot & full length photo of themselves.
These photos must be taken against a plain background - such as a wall and with no light switches, cables, patterned wallpaper, clutter or other objects.
If you have any questions please call us on 0345 0090 344 quoting reference 'PLAN'.
Kind Regards,
Casting Team
Uni-versalEXTRAS Ltd
You can visit our website www.universalextras.co.uk to see just some of the productions we have worked on.
We are looking for strong comic, character actors for all lead / company roles in what promises to be a fantastic production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT, 19-22 April.
We are also looking for female dancers, 16+ to join the cast.
Casting call for LLoyd Boateng at Players Theatre Cheadle Hulme
Name of Production: One Man Two Guvnors
Venue: Players Theatre, Anfield Road, Cheadle Hulme,, Stockport SK8 5EX
Production Start Date 20/03/2023 Production End Date : 25/03/2023
Actor Required: Male Playing Age: 40,50,60's
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
Lloyd Boateng: an ex-con who now runs a pub called The Cricketers’ Arms and is friends with Charlie.
Usual Rehearsal Days, Mon, Weds,Thurs
Rehearsal Venue if Different from Production Venue
Date Rehearsals will commence: 20/02/2023
Contact Name: Elaine Thorburn Email: elaine.thorburn@hotmail.com Phone: 07720783628
VENUE: @hopestreettheatre
Please note that monthly fees apply to be a part of this show, but we are the best value around. Plus, we offer a profit share incentive for all the cast and creatives.
The Community Event Fund is back and bigger than ever with more than double the money up for grabs. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
After the huge success of our first-ever competition last year, we are here again to help support local events, strengthen relationships, and enrich communities.
After making some exciting changes, this year's competition has expanded to welcome both businesses and non-businesses alike! With ten prizes up for grabs from first to tenth place - there are plenty of opportunities for success.
• The winner (1st) of the TicketSource Community Event Fund will win £1,000
• The runner-up (2nd) will win £500
• Third-place (3rd) will win £250
• The remaining top 7 (4-10) entries will each win £100 to help fund their next community event
Organisers of events of all shapes and sizes are welcome to apply – from village hall cinema to Bonfire Night fireworks, events will be judged on the value they add to their community in relation to their size and scope.
Applications are open from 9:30am on Wednesday 1st March 2023 and close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 29th March 2023. All eligible events will go forward to an online public vote, which runs from Wednesday 5th April to Friday 28th April. Entrants are welcome to encourage their supporters to vote and ensure their event makes the final shortlist of the ten most popular entries. A panel of judges from TicketSource will choose which events from the top 10 shortlist most deserve the top 3 prizes. The top 3 will be announced on Monday 8th May.
TicketSource helps organisations to deliver events that bring communities together by providing a cost-effective and easy-to-use online ticketing platform with dedicated customer support.
Our next show is going to be the return of our much loved Murder Mystery! But with a twist...we're also encouraging new, current or old members to get involved so please read details from our director below if you're interested in being in our cast! Parts are available for men and women of various ages.
We are intending to perform a murder mystery on Saturday 15th April and are now casting it!
Called "Boardroom Bloodshed", The chair of a company is murdered during a board meeting. All the members of the board appear to have a motive and the means. Cast members will perform a short scripted performance of the time before and during the board meeting up to the murder. Then, in teams, the audience will have an opportunity to consider the clues that they have just witnessed.
The cast members will then perform a scripted interrogation by a police officer. After a break, cast will then be questioned by the audience. This part is unscripted and will allow cast to improvise their responses whilst keeping an eye on the plot. Only those with "something to hide" are allowed to "lie". It is a fun way to perform, can be challenging and can be very funny when a completely unexpected question is asked.
Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays evenings from 28th February to 11th April inclusive, and Thursdays 30th March as well as 6th and 13th April.
If you would like to take part in this production, please message us through social media, or email us at necpneweltham@yahoo.co.uk with your name, phone number and a good time when our director could give you a call.
Posted on 15/02/2023
Voice Actors Needed for Audio Drama
I am an author from Stevenage and a have my new sci fi book ‘the 9th colony’ going live next week. I would like to make an audio drama version of this book and I’m looking for local people with drama and acting abilities to voice the characters and the overall narration of the book think of it like the original ‘war of the worlds’ type drama and maybe then explore the possibilities of breaking it down into podcasts.
The Brookdale Theatre is looking to recruit a Lieutenant Danny Gilmore of Calamity Jane fame.
This is a great opportunity for a 20 – 30 year old male actor and singer to join the rest of the cast for our forthcoming production of Calamity Jane, due on stage from Monday 24th April to Saturday 29th April 2023, with a Saturday matinee.
This is the role of a young officer attached to the nearby fort who is the man that Calamity dreams about, but who falls in love with Katie Brown. There is one song ‘Love You Dearly’, which is a duet with Katie.
The Brookdale is a friendly, inclusive, award winning Theatre Club based in Bramhall, Stockport. Potential auditionees should contact in the first instance David Carlile on 0161 217 0578 or email grumbly.grew1@sky.com
Posted on 09/02/2023
BBC Morning Live
We are looking for a family based in South London (ideally near Wandsworth, Battersea and Richmond areas), who would be interested and available to film a short feature with us over the next couple of weeks.
We are currently casting for a New Musical ‘Little White Feathers’ (original Book and original score) to play the Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool, for 2 nights from April 21st to April 22nd (more dates might be added).
This will be a ‘debut’ performance’. The show will also be professionally filmed for future funding purposes only (not for sale) and will be viewed by producers and financial investors in the hope of mounting a northern tour followed by a national tour if successful.
Each performer will be given a showreel of their performance to use for their own promotional purposes.
PAYMENT: We are currently offering a ‘Profit-Share’ production with full transparency of budget.
We can only pay valid ‘expenses’ within the Merseyside area (bus fares or petrol consumption)
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will take place in Liverpool. Times and dates will vary, dependent upon availability of the cast.
Actors must be available from Monday April 17th to April – 22nd for FULL CAST REHEARSALS and PERFORMANCE DATES. (Flexibility can be considered)
Places book up fast each term so if you have a course in mind, get enrolled as fast as you can! We can’t wait to welcome lots of lovely new faces to Merseyside Academy of Drama!
If you have any questions or queries, please pop us a message on here or email them to kayleigh@merseysidedrama.com
Posted on 27/01/2023
Phoenix Amateur Dramatics Association (PADA)
Looking for New Members
We are looking for members aged 16 and over to join our amateur dramatics group in Basildon. We rehearse every Wednesday.
We need members for acting roles and members for backstage and tech roles.
If you are interested please like our FB page and give us a message
Venue Stockport Garrick Theatre,Wellington Rd Sth, Stockport SK3 0EJ
Production Start Date - 25/05/23 Production End Date - 27/05/23
Actor Required - 1 Male Playing Age 20
Usual Rehearsal Days - Mon, Tues, Thurs
Date Rehearsals will commence 01/04/23
Contact Name - Tom Ferguson e: tomasferguson8@gmail.com
Set in Stockport between 1988 and 2002. From the age of 11 to 24, Rachael Keats’ whole life is revealed in tiny moments. Whilst everyone around her is letting her down or leaving her behind, still full of optimism, will Rachael be able to make her own way in the world?
Explored are key Simon Stephens themes of the ferocity and fragility of being human - our capability for transgression, violence, fear - and our great capacity for hope and love.
Marking 21 years since the play was first performed, PORT will also go on a tour of other venues and spaces around Stockport in June 2023. Keep an eye out for more info about Stockport performances shortly!
Posted on 27/01/2023
Nay, Remember Me!
Hello,
2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, and it looks like it’s going to be a big event!
I want to let you know about my play Nay, Remember Me! which (by and large) charts the true story of the making of Shakespeare's First Folio. It would appeal to drama companies anywhere in the UK. Indeed, the celebrations are going to be global!
A bit more information:
Nay, Remember Me! is fun to perform in and fun for the audience to watch. I put Shakespeare on the stage at the beginning of the play, but after the first scene, he appears as a ghost. I turned the character of the apprentice Leason into a cross-dressing role because this reminds us that men played all the male and female roles during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. There is also a chance for some comedy here too.
The death of one of the main characters, the printer Jaggard, did happen, which was a potential disaster for Heminges and Condell, but for a playwright, this is gold dust. As Shakespeare is such a global figure, I decided that the play should also pop over the Atlantic to Washington, DC, to meet Folger, the oil baron who spent a fortune on collecting First Folios and spent millions of dollars setting up the Folger Library. Having lived in Stratford-upon-Avon for some years, I couldn't resist adding scenes that take a peep at modern-day Stratford-upon-Avon to marvel at Shakespeare's legacy.
Nay, Remember Me! was first performed as part of the RSC's Fringe Festival at The Other Place Theatre in 2001.
I later reworked and extended the piece, and the Malvern Theatre Players produced it in 2010, where it was performed at the Coach House Theatre in Malvern, once again designed and directed by Chris Bassett. This production was nominated for a prize by NODA for the Best Regional Production Award for Best Drama. NODA's representative, Trevor Guest, said that "Nay. Remember Me! has both humour and pathos, and the script is exceptionally well-written."
Nay, Remember Me! would be good to use for teaching, workshopping, and of course, ideal for a full performance.
The play is published by Lazy Bee Scripts and can be read for free by following this link:
www.lazybeescripts.co.uk
I am a Film and Television student at the University of York and am currently looking for a male actor aged 40-55 to play the role of a father in my next short film.
"CoD and Chips," is a five-minute short film in which a father attempts to reconnect with his teenage son while struggling with the grief of his late wife.
Steven Williams is a father to his teenage son. Steven's wife passed away a few months ago. Each night Steven cooks dinner for his son in an attempt to sit down and have a conversation with him, but what he truly desires is to emotionally connect and be open about the grief that they are both experiencing.
If anyone is interested please contact me?
As this is a student film we would not be able to provide any payment, although we believe the film will be a valuable asset to all of our careers.
Full scholarship for the 2023
MFA in Playwriting at The Lir Academy
Hello Dublin Drama Groups,
I am writing to you from The Lir Academy in relation to the Patricia Leggett Scholarship, which has been offered at the academy for the past number of years.
This bursary is open to writers resident on the island of Ireland to support them to complete our one-year MFA in Playwriting at The Lir Academy, commencing later this year. The value of the support is up to €12,000.
We would really appreciate if you could circulate the details of this scholarship amongst your networks as we would like to open up this opportunity to as many people as possible. It is a great opportunity for a budding playwright to train under the expert guidance of tutors Graham Whybrow, Karin McCully, Gavin Kostick and Thomas Conway.
For more information on our MFA in Playwriting, please see that here.
In order to apply for the scholarship, applicants must be:
• Qualified to degree level
• Resident in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Applicants can submit a 45-minute-long complete play to info@thelir.ie by Friday April 9th, 2023.
You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn where we promote this scholarship regularly, should you wish to share from our social pages.
This scholarship is made possible with the generous support from Janet and James Curley who have donated funds for this scholarship in memory of Patricia Leggett, Janet Curley's mother. If you would like to learn more about Patricia Legget, please see that here.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch for further information, my email address is jessica.hilliard@thelir.ie
Posted on 21/01/2023
Free Theatre Workshop at UCD
We are delighted to announce a free theatre workshop titled ‘Theatre and the Body’, which will take place in four weekly sessions between 9 February and 2 March 2023, 5:30-7:00 pm at University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
The workshop is open to adults of all ages and from any professional background. Places are limited so we kindly ask you to register your interest by 31 January 2023.
BBC One is looking for fun teams of two to take part on a new Saturday night picture-based quiz show for a chance to win up to £10,000.
Can you identify anything from Victoria Beckham to a Victoria sponge? Do you know your TikTok logo from your Eiffel Tower? Are you a pro when it comes to the picture round on a pub quiz? Then we need YOU!
Ladies and gentlemen Cestrian Players are looking to cast five roles in our production 'Crown & Clan Divided'
1. Antigone- Female- late teens, early twentys. Antigone rises up alone against the state and the power of the throne.
2. Isemene- Female- late twentys, early thirtys. Isemene is the timid older sister of Antigone who takes the throne of Thebes.
3. Haemon- male - Late teens, early twentys. Heamon is king Creon's son who pleads with his father to save Antigone before attempting to kill him.
4. Tiresias- Male- older. The soothsayer who brings stark warning to Creon.
5. Guard Jac- Male/Female- any age. A soldier looking to make a bit of extra cash.
Posted on 18/01/2023
Laura Wilson School of Dance - Male drama teacher WANTED
Monday 6-7pm
Term time only
Excellent hourly rates
Established dance school in Cheshire is looking for an enthusiastic lead teacher for young teens boys & girls drama - teaching none syllabus acting class promoting confidence building in both stage & media with performance skills and fun!
Full teaching qualification not necessary as owner/main teacher working in the studio at times.
Please get in touch if this is for YOU
Bentley Green Players are looking for two males and two females to be in our next production Murder with Ghosts - Mid May.
If you are interested in looking at a script/having further information, please phone Bev Adams on 01206 250724.
Posted on 14/01/2023
Actors Wanted (Simulated Patient)
Actors (Simulated Patients) - UL School of Medicine - Limerick
Unijobs on behalf of the University of Limerick School of Medicine have an ongoing requirement for actors to assist in the training and evaluation of medical students (simulated patient). The rates of pay will vary from a minimum €20.58 to a maximum €32.50 an hour. Rates of pay will be determined based on level of acting experience and nature of the exam being performed.
Cast needed at Poynton, Droylsden and Woodford - Please spread the word!
Casting call for Poynton Players
GMDF Member Society - Poynton Players Poynton, Stockport
Website - www.poyntonplayers.co.uk Name of Production - One Two TREE
Venue -Poynton Players Theatre, Georges Road West, Poynton. SK12 1JY
Production Start Date - 20/02/23 Production End Date - 25/02/23
Actor Required - 1 Male Playing Age 20-25yrs
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
Male Actor needed to help with a one act play - One, Two....TREE! as part of our next Production "Triple Play" written by local author Adam Colclough. A lovely, relatively small part for a young actor over 18.
Rehearsal days are flexible. For more details and to get a copy of the script please contact Steve Heritage.
Usual Rehearsal Days - Tues & Weds
Rehearsals at Poynton Players Theatre,
Date Rehearsals will commence 12/12/22
Contact Name -Stephen Heritage e: stephenheritage59@gmail.com
Casting call for Woodford Players
GMDF Member Society - Woodford Players Woodford, Stockport
Website - woodfordplayers.co.uk Name of Production - Breaking the Code
Venue -Woodford Community Centre, Chester Rd., Woodford, Stockport. SK7 1PS
Production Start Date - 26/04/23 Production End Date - 29/04/23
Actor Required - 3 possibly 4 Males Playing Age 17-55yrs
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
We are looking for 3 or possibly 4 male actors for our production of Breaking the Code in April 2023 (26th-29th inc) at Woodford SK7 1PS
Sue Mooney is directing this powerful piece and intends to call rehearsals as required and upon actor’s availability thus avoiding cast turning up to rehearsals unnecessarily. There will not be full cast calls until the final 2 weeks.
Please contact Sue on: 07989 150554 email if you have any queries or wish to discuss any particular part any further.
The characters required to complete the cast are as follows:
John Smith – the MI6 man. 40s 50s, well spoken, authoritative, upper class. Appears in a short scene in Act1 and a slightly longer scene in Act2
Ron Miller – 20s, Northern, Jack the Lad, out for what he can get. Appears in 2 scenes in Act 1 and 1 scene in Act 2
Christopher Morcom / Nikos. There is an opportunity here for a double up for the right actor.
Christopher Morcom is in one scene at the beginning of the play and he is Alan Turing’s 17yr old school friend. This is a conversational scene with Turing and Turing’s mother.
Nikos is in his 20s and he is the Greek lover. He appears in one scene with Turing (speaking some Greek) towards the end of the play, not a lengthy scene but one of importance.
Usual Rehearsal Days - This will be variable, please see note above.
Date Rehearsals will commence 09/01/2023
Contact Name -Sue Mooney
Casting call for Droylsden Little Theatre
GMDF Member Society - Droylsden Little Theatre Tameside
Website - www.droylsdenlittletheatre.co.uk Name of Production - Private Lives
Venue Droylsden Little Theatre, 7 Castle Close, Droylsden M43 7AS
Production Start Date - 18/05/23 Production End Date - 18/05/23
Actor Required - 1 Female Playing Age 60s
Details of Play / Part / Character / Any Other Specific Requirements
Amanda - Sharp-witted, glamorous, strong-willed, passionate
Usual Rehearsal Days - Mon & Weds & Fri
Rehearsals at Westminster Street, Oldham, OL1 4BL
Date Rehearsals will commence 22/03/23
Contact Name -Hazel Philips e: hazyphillips@ntlworld.com
Congratulations to all who are nominated. You are all the top 3 best shows so a huge well done.
I look forward to seeing you all at the awards day. The brochure has been sent out to your Noda representative so book your tickets now to make sure your there to support your group.
Best Drama
In Alphabetical Order
Best Drama
Cast & Crew Workshop - Family Spirit
Cast & Crew Workshop - Love on the Beach
Maldon Drama Group - One Man Two Guvnors
Best Musical
Chelmsford Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society – Kipps The New Half a Sixpence
Springers - Kinky Boots
Springers The Addams Family
Best Pantomime
1. Danbury Players Sleeping Beauty
2. Wickham Bishops - Twas the night before Christmas
3. Writtle Cards - Sherlock Holmes & the Rudolph Mysteries
Best Youth Production
Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Society - The Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 and three quarters
KYDS Seussical the Musical
Best Technical
Kelvedon Players The Verdict
Springers - The Addams Family
The annual awards event will be held on Sunday 16th April 2023 at The Forum, Stevenage. This is the venue that we last used in 2020 and we are very pleased to return there. The winners in each category will be announced and their award presented on that day.
