Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth
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Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth
All Company of Ten auditions are open, which means everyone is free to turn up and be considered, irrespective of previous experience. We are committed to diversity in our casting process.
Bear in mind that if you are cast in a production and are not a member, you’ll have to join.
Details of auditions will be posted below as they become available.
The Harmony Test by Richard Molloy
Director Phil Reardon writes:
Performance:
October 9–18
Casting:
Clubroom
Thursday June 5, 8pm
Tuesday June 10, 8pm
Sunday June 15, 2.30pm
Characters:
Zoe 20s/30s
Kash 20s/30s
Naomi 40s
Charlie 40s/50s
Rocco 20s
Newlyweds Zoe and Kash are ready to start a family. Being a pragmatist, Zoe wants to draw up fertility plans, take supplements, and follow a strict diet. Kash, on the other hand, would rather follow the advice of an intriguing man he just met in Holland & Barrett.
Empty-nesters Naomi and Charlie have been living in matrimonial bliss for over 20 years – or at according to Charlie. Frustrated and lonely, Naomi heads to the gym in search of a new lease on life. Instead, she finds Rocco, a much younger personal trainer willing to take a hands-on approach to the job…Â
Rehearsal:
I will be adopting a cast-led flexible approach to rehearsals, commencing from Monday 3 August. I appreciate that non-availability is inevitable, particularly during August. If you are away or have not availables during the normal rehearsal period, it certainly won’t preclude you from taking part.
However, for this flexible approach to work, I need you to be completely transparent regarding your availability. I will tailor rehearsals to suit all cast members but will most certainly not be compromising on the hours of rehearsal given/needed – therefore, the entire weekend of 4/5 Oct must be kept free to enable missing rehearsal hours to be made up. Of course, fully inclusive casting is both welcomed and encouraged.
Any questions? Email philip.reardon@gmail.com
The Unfriend by Stephen Moffat
Director Katherine Barry writes:
Production Dates 11–20 September 2025
Our new season opens with this brilliant comedy which was described by theatre critic Michael Billington as ‘The funniest new play by a British writer since Ayckbourn at his peak’.
A middle aged couple (Peter and Debbie) befriend a widow from Denver (Elsa) whilst on a cruise. They agree to stay in touch, but after Elsa tells them she’s coming to stay they decide to check her out online. What they learn has them desperately trying to put her off, but it’s too late!
Apart from the three characters mentioned above, there are parts for Peter and Debbie’s two teenage children Alex and Rosie. (Please note that anyone who wishes to audition for the teenagers must be at least 16 and have completed their GCSE’s or be taking them this term.) There’s also a next door neighbour and a policeman.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 May at 8pm and Sunday 18 at 11.00am – all in the Club Room at the Abbey Theatre.
Any queries in advance of the auditions, please email the director Katherine Barry at kabarry@btopenworld.com