Casting opportunity for A Christmas Carol

Once again we're looking for a talented cast for our Christmas show in Ipswich and Woodbridge. Our Christmas offer attracts audiences of all ages for a special entertainment that is an alternative to the traditional panotmime. With a reputation for intimate settings in our traverse studio theatre, great songs and music, and talented performers - we are looking for the best you can offer, across an inclusive spectrum.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium with music and merriment in a unique staging that immerses the audience in this classic festive tale. Escape into a world of joy, anarchy and magic for a story of community and kindness triumphing over greed and selfishness.

This new production brings home the real struggles of hardworking families and the joy the festive season can bring. Complete with original music, puppetry and a Fezziwig party you won't forget - A Christmas Carol promises to be the most heart-warming festive show in all Suffolk.

Ebenezer Scrooge 

Dickens describes Scrooge thus early in the story: "The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue; and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." 

Male, 50-70 years.

We're looking for a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas.

Blacksmith (and as cast)

Multiple roles: Bob Cratchit, Young Scrooge, Ice Skater, Mr Fezziwig and as cast.

Female / Male / Non-Binary, 20-65 years.

We're looking for actor musicians (specifically Fiddle players) and those with puppetry experience. 

Newspaper Seller (and as cast)

Multiple roles: Freddie, Marley, Fan, Mrs Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Past and as cast.

Female / Male / Non-Binary, 20-65 years.

We're looking for actor musicians (specifically Fiddle players) and those with puppetry experience.

Lamplighter (and as cast)

Multiple roles: Mr Bramford, Christmas Past, Charity Worker, Ghost of Christmas yet to come and as cast.

Female / Male / Non-Binary, 20-60 years.

We're looking for actor musicians (specifically Fiddle players) and those with puppetry experience.

Ipswich Auditions

We're looking for local actors (within 25 miles of our base) to come along to auditions at the Eastern Angles Centre on Wednesday 28th August.

For first round auditions we would like you to prepare a Christmas story and a carol of your choice to sing. You can bring a backing track which we can bluetooth to a speaker in the room. An MD may also take a vocal range scale exercise. 

Recall: sides will be provided.

Rehearsal dates: Monday 4th - Thursday 28th November

Production dates: 28th November - 5th January at the Eastern Angles Centre in Ipswich, 8th-11 January at the Seckford Theatre in Woodbridge

Director: Callum Berridge

Contract type: Equity - ITC

Please send a link to your Spotlight profile or a copy of your CV to callum@easternangles.co.uk by 6pm on Friday 23rd August.