PRODUCTION:
CARROTS by Jilly Sumsion
A short play showcase celebrating writers and stories with a Lancaster focus.
SEEKING:
LEXIE
Female | Playing age 17-20 | Any ethnicity A young woman from Barnsley working a minimum wage job. Sharp, witty and energetic. Strong actor required as the piece is a monologue.
LOCATION:
The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster
REHEARSALS:
Play will rehearse for a maximum of 3 full days, organised around cast availability.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
17th, 18th & 19th September
NOTE:
Production is particularly interested in hearing from actors based in and around Lancaster, as all rehearsals, castings and performances will take place there.
For complete details and submission information,
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PRODUCTION:
THE RESCUE by Debbie Oates
A short play showcase celebrating writers and stories with a Lancaster focus.
SEEKING:
WILLIAM
Male | Playing age 70-80
A spritely and confident widower. Old-fashioned with a stiff upper lip but lonely underneath. Quick to laugh and a dog lover.
NICKY
Female | Playing age mid-late 50s Senior nurse. Reliable and loyal but stubborn. Hides anxiety behind humour and feels driven to fix everyone because she feels broken herself.
ALBERT BEAR
Role played by an actor.
A rescue dog who is nervous, reactive and occasionally aggressive until trust is earned. Once he trusts someone, they become family.
LOCATION:
The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster
REHEARSALS:
Play will rehearse for a maximum of 3 full days, organised around cast availability.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
17th, 18th & 19th September
NOTE:
Production is particularly interested in hearing from actors based in and around Lancaster, as all rehearsals, castings and performances will take place there.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
CARE by Alex Keelan
A short play showcase celebrating writers and stories with a Lancaster focus.
SEEKING:
TESS
Female | Playing age 70-80 | Any ethnicity
Frail but fierce, passionate working-class socialist and left-wing activist, exhausted from fighting for change.
KAT
Female | Playing age 20 | Any ethnicity
Exhausted working-class single mother working long hours as a carer on a zero-hours contract. Overwhelmed and slowly going down a reform rabbit hole.
LOCATION:
The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster
REHEARSALS:
Play will rehearse for a maximum of 3 full days, organised around cast availability.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
17th, 18th & 19th September
NOTE:
Production is particularly interested in hearing from actors based in and around Lancaster, as all rehearsals, castings and performances will take place there.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
Paid commercial shooting in Central Europe.
LOOKING FOR:
Fluent BSL users aged 25–35.
ROLE DETAILS:
Seeking:
• D/deaf talent who are fluent in British Sign Language (BSL)
• Non-D/deaf talent who are fluent in BSL, including interpreters
Open to all genders and ethnicities.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be based in the UK
• Must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining
• No previous acting experience required
DATES:
Recall: Likely 27th July
Fitting: Likely 17th August
Shoot: 19th–20th August
COMPENSATION:
Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
Nutritional Supplement Campaign.
LOOKING FOR:
Men and women aged 60+ who use medically prescribed oral nutritional supplements (ONS).
ROLE DETAILS:
Seeking adults aged 60+ based in the UK who have been prescribed oral nutritional supplements due to a medical condition, including active oncology patients.
The campaign will also feature:
• Real spouse/partner
• Carer
• Adult son or daughter
Filming will take place in gardens, outdoor locations, or other interesting spaces.
LOCATION:
United Kingdom
COMPENSATION:
Hero fee: £4,000
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
Mighty Legacy by Darren Yeboah, part of the Voyages: A New Writing Festival.
ABOUT:
A 60-minute stage play centred around family legacy, culture, community and the challenges of running a family food business.
SEEKING:
MALIK LENNOX
Male | Playing age 30-34 | Black British
Traits: visionary, disciplined, proud, perfectionist.
The eldest brother and emotional anchor of the family. A natural but reluctant leader carrying the weight of heritage, cultural pride and the responsibility of keeping the family business thriving.
Accent: London Multicultural English. Ability to switch to Jamaican Patois and Ghanaian Twi is a plus.
KAHLIL LENNOX
Male | Playing age 26-30 | Black British
Traits: precise, anxious, tech-savvy, overthinks everything.
The middle brother with a deep love for food, dining and technology. Socially aware with a strong fear of failure and a genuinely kind heart.
Accent: London Multicultural English. Ability to switch to Jamaican Patois and Ghanaian Twi is a plus.
JAHLIL LENNOX
Male | Playing age 22-25 | Black British
Traits: chaotic, streetwise, comic relief.
The youngest brother, charming, loud and deceptively clever. A ball of improvisation who causes problems and solves them with the same reckless energy.
Accent: London Multicultural English. Ability to switch to Jamaican Patois and Ghanaian Twi is a plus.
AUNTIE BEATRICE
Female | Playing age 50-60 | Black British
Traits: loyal, headstrong, charming, no-nonsense.
A legend in the community and a loyal customer of the Lennox family, often offering unsolicited advice.
Accent: Caribbean (Jamaican, Bajan, Trinidadian, etc.) or West African (Ghanaian, Nigerian, etc.).
HOMELESS MAN #1
Male | Playing age 40-50 | Any ethnicity
Traits: sneaky, anxious.
The person who steals Malik\'s star dish and derails the day.
Accent: Any.
HOMELESS MAN #2
Male | Playing age 40-50 | Any ethnicity
Traits: talkative, wise.
Comforts Malik after his loss and offers unexpected wisdom.
Accent: Any.
MUM (VOICE ONLY)
Female
A loving and wise mother who supports her sons from afar through voicemail messages.
Accent: London with the ability to switch to Ghanaian.
THE DUCHESS (VOICE ONLY)
Female
An influential food blogger whose reviews can make or break a food company.
Accent: Multicultural London English.
PERFORMANCE DATE:
27 August 2026
VENUE:
White Bear Theatre, London
COMPENSATION:
Unpaid
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday 13 July, 10:00am.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
Brand film for a well-known barbershop.
LOOKING FOR:
Male Models / Influencers
ROLE DETAILS:
• Male models and influencers
• London-based only
• Must be comfortable having a haircut on camera
SHOOT DATE:
30th July
LOCATION:
London, United Kingdom
COMPENSATION:
Paid
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION:
Untitled Web Series
A web series based on real experiences.
LOOKING FOR:
Nepali talent based in the UK. Freshers are encouraged to apply.
ROLES:
AYUSH
• Male, early to mid-20s
• Nepali
• New master's student in the UK hiding financial struggles and pressure
• Requires emotional range, comedy, romance and voiceover ability
AAYUSHA
• Female, early to mid-20s
• British-Nepali
• Warm, confident and socially polished
• From a comfortable London background
• Requires charm, humour, emotional depth and a British-Nepali accent
GARIMA
• Female, early to late-20s
• Nepali
• Dedicated head waitress who is practical, observant and resilient
• Requires subtle performance and natural presence
SUMIT
• Male, early to mid-20s
• Nepali
• Ayush's close friend
• Funny, grounded, sarcastic and loyal
• Strong comic timing and expressive reactions
• Shorter, stockier build welcome
RESTAURANT MANAGER
• Male, 30s–50s
• South Asian
• Strict restaurant manager with older-uncle energy
• Serious and observant
• Controlled presence and natural intensity
• Shorter, stockier build welcome
MOM
• Female, 40s–60s
• Nepali
• Ayush's mother, appearing through video calls from Nepal
• Loving and worried
• Requires natural maternal warmth and believable Nepali delivery
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
• Non-union
• 3-day shoot
• Filming in London, UK
• Early August 2026 (TBD)
• Honorarium plus travel and expenses covered
• No prior acting experience required
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
LOOKING FOR:
Casual Runner
Female, playing age 25–45
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
A woman recovering from minor muscle pain in her arm uses a wireless TENS machine while continuing her exercise routine.
LOCATION:
Central Manchester
SHOOT DATES:
One morning shoot taking place within the next 7 days, weather permitting.
TIMINGS:
08:00am – 10:00am
COMPENSATION:
£150 plus travel expenses.
For complete details and submission information,
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PRODUCTION:
Independent Short Film
LOG LINE:
A modern boy and girl in an English village discover they are the reincarnations of a medieval knight and duchess who died tragically 600 years ago. Can they save their past selves?
SEEKING:
Female Actor – Medieval Duchess / Modern-Day "Girl Next Door"
PLAYING AGE:
18–23
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
• White female actor.
• Must have, or be able to perform, a natural English accent.
• Any standard English accent is welcome; strong regional accents are not ideal for this role.
• Ideally long hair with no heavily modern styling.
• Looking for a model-esque appearance with an ethereal, slightly otherworldly quality.
• Friendly, charming and approachable on screen.
LOCATION:
Filming in and around London.
SHOOT DATES:
3–5 individual shoot days in late August and early September.
COMPENSATION:
Travel and food fully covered.
AUDITION PROCESS:
Selected applicants will be sent a short audition script to self-record.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
20th August.
For complete details and submission information,
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