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Our Friends In The North - Open Casting

Live Theatre, Eastlake Productions and Newcastle Theatre Royal are delighted to be bringing BAFTA-winning BBC drama and cultural landmark Our Friends in the North back to the city where it began in a new co-production for stage, adapted by original writer Peter Flannery and Live Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jack McNamara.

Audition dates
12, 14, 18 and 19 May 2026.
1.Are you currently based in the North East of England?(Required.)
2.Full Name(Required.)
3.Email address(Required.)
4.Do you have an agent or are you self represented?(Required.)
5.If you have an agent, please provide the following:
6.Please provide your spotlight link here if you have one.
7.Headshot
If you do not have a Spotlight profile, can you please provide a recent headshot.
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8.CV
If you do not have a Spotlight profile, can you please provide an acting CV.
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9.Casting breakdowns
Below is a breakdown of each character in the play. Please check the boxes of those you would like to be considered for.

All parts will also take part in the ensemble and will involve some multi-rolling. Ensemble characters will each have very specific roles (not just anonymous ensemble).

Genders stated are linked to characters identities only. Non binary, trans and gender fluid actors are welcomed for any part.

All characters have North East accents unless stated otherwise.
10.Access Requirements:

Is there anything we can do or provide to make this process more accessible for you to give the best audition you can?