Description

VENUE:
UCEN Studio Theatre
Arden School of Theatre Manchester

PERFORMANCE DATES:
8th / 9th July

REHEARSALS:
Beginning Monday 1st June
Schedule worked around actor availability
Some Sundays may be required in Bury

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Set on a South London council estate in the 1990s, “Beautiful Thing” is a coming-of-age story exploring identity, family, first love and acceptance.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:

JAMIE
Male-presenting | Playing Age 16–18
Quiet, sensitive and emotionally observant. Strong emotional depth and vulnerability required.

STE
Male-presenting | Playing Age 16–18
Athletic, charismatic and emotionally layered. Strong chemistry with Jamie essential.

SANDRA
Female-presenting | Playing Age 35–40
Jamie’s mother. Loud, funny and resilient. Strong comic performer with dramatic range.

LEAH
Female-presenting | Playing Age 16–20
Sharp wit, excellent comedic timing and emotional complexity required.

TONY
Male-presenting | Playing Age 25–40
Easygoing, immature and unintentionally funny. Strong comic instincts preferred.

SEEKING:
Strong actors with authenticity, emotional truth, sharp comic timing and confidence with naturalistic dialogue.