CASTING CALL – ‘COMMENT IS FREE’ THEATRE

Description

SEEKING:
HILARY
Female
Early to mid 30s
Any ethnicity
Barrister, wife of Alistair Cooper and mother of 2-year-old Agnes. Bold and self-assured but shaken following a terrible incident

BEN –
Male
late 20s to late 30s
Any ethnicity
Brother of Hilary, protective of his sister and critical of Alistair

ENSEMBLE
Any age
Any gender
Any ethnicity
Four actors representing voices in the UK media, including social media comments, radio broadcasts and political panel shows. Strong multi-roling skills particularly encouraged

LOCATION:
Manchester

REHEARSALS:
Commencing week commencing 14th September 2026
3 times a week on Monday-Friday evenings around the team's availability

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Sunday 11th, Monday 12th & Sunday 18th October

VENUE:
Lion's Den, Deansgate Mews, Manchester

COMPENSATION:
Paid opportunity

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Thursday 27th August at 5pm

Successful applicants will be invited to an in-person workshop