Casting 2024.

Updated 12.09.2024 - "Hope" & Pantomime 2024

 

"HOPE" - AUTUMN 2024

We are currently casting for our production of "Hope".  The production has been touring since 2007 and is the most performed Anti-Bullying production in the UK. 

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The production will be touring UK schools between October and November 2024 (to coincide with National Anti-Bullying Week)  We have various contracts available ranging from a few days to a number of weeks.  During touring weeks, the company provide travel and (shared single-sex) accommodation.  Touring fees range from £375 - £425 per week.  Candidates MUST CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE A BASE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND. The ability to drive would be advantageous but not essential.  We will welcome submissions from previous applicants and previous cast members.

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We are accepting submissions for the following roles:

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Joe

He is Amy's sidekick. The character is (in the most part) comedic and the actor must have great energy throughout. By contrast, the same actor will double as Amy's intimidating and abusive Father.

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Amy​

Throughout the play Amy can be seen bullying Hope. The bullying is realistic and relentless and at times uncomfortable for the audience. However, at the end of the story it transpires that Amy is bullied herself by an abusive parent. The actress playing Amy must be able to convincingly portray both aggressor and victim. This is a great part for an actress willing to make brave acting choices.

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Hope

Although now a successful pop star, Hope is forced to relive the trauma of the bullying she suffered at school. The part requires a sensitive actress who is able to betray Hope's vulnerability. The successful candidate must have a good singing voice.

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Mr Gibbons

He is a Secondary School teacher. He has a firm but fair approach to his job. The character has a dry sense of humour and can be quite sarcastic despite not wishing to seem unkind. The actor will double as Hope's concerned Father.

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Auditions will be held in Central Scotland.

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PLEASE SEND CVs, HEADSHOTS,  AND COVERING LETTERS TO:

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CASTING@TAKEAWAYTHEATRE.CO.UK

 

PANTOMIME - 2024.

We are also in the process casting our annual Christmas pantomime productions. Our hugely popular pantomime productions have been touring the UK since 2008.  

This years productions will be touring UK schools between November 2024 (start  date TBC) and Friday 20th December. During touring weeks, the company provide travel and (shared single-sex) accommodation.  Touring fees range from £375 - £425 per week.  Candidates MUST CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE A BASE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND. The ability to drive would be advantageous but not essential.  We will welcome submissions from previous applicants and previous cast members.

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We are accepting submissions for the following roles:

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Principal Girls

Most have good movement and singing skills and the ability to communicate with a young audience.

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Principal Boys

Most have good movement and singing skills and the ability to communicate with a young audience.

 

Comedy Leads (Not gender specific)

Most have reasonable movement and singing skills.  The successful candidates will be excellent character actors with great comic timing.  They will also be able to convey a story to a young audience.

 

Panto Villains (Not gender specific)

Most have reasonable movement and singing skills.  The successful candidates will be excellent character actors with great comic timing.  They will also be able to convey a story to a young audience.

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Auditions will be held in Central Scotland.

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PLEASE SEND CVs, HEADSHOTS,  AND COVERING LETTERS TO:

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CASTING@TAKEAWAYTHEATRE.CO.UK

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​Updated 20.05.2024

We are currently casting for our touring production of 'During The War...' to coincide with the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  This a UK wide schools tour with performances taking place between Wednesday 5th - Monday 17th June.  Rehearsals will take place in advance of this.

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'During the War...' is an entertaining and informative peek at life in Britain during World War 2 and is the perfect accompaniment to any Second World War Topic. Pupils will follow in the lives of a 1940s family, sharing in the ups and downs of life during wartime Britain. Using music and drama the production will enhance the pupils understanding of issues such as The Blitz, blackouts, rationing, and evacuation. Although informative, the production is also highly entertaining and features songs and comedy from the era.

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Casting Breakdown:

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Jenny Hobbs

The story follows the life of Jenny as she navigates life on the home front during WW2.  At the start of the play she is 12 years old and by the end she has just turned 18.

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We are looking for a female actor who has a good estuary/soft RP accent.  They should also be able to sing as part of a group.

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Auditions will be held in Central Scotland imminently.

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PLEASE SEND CVs, HEADSHOTS,  AND COVERING LETTERS TO:

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CASTING@TAKEAWAYTHEATRE.CO.UK

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Applicants must have a base in Central Scotland and confirm this in their covering letter.

Applications from previous auditionees and tour members are also very welcome.

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