Join The Community Company

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROUND OF AUDITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Liverpool’s Royal Court is looking for performers to be part of a Community Company who will perform as part of a major new show taking place in Spring 2025.

The show is an adaptation of David Peace’s novel Red Or Dead which tells the story of Bill Shankly, the legendary manager of Liverpool Football Club. The theatre is looking for community actors to play a pivotal role in the show, with some singing and acting. No experience is necessary, interest in football is a bonus, but not essential.

Director Phillip Breen says the show, and the callout, is an opportunity for people to be part of a project that brings the city together.

“While this is a story about an historic chapter in Liverpool, we want it to illustrate the city of NOW. A passion for theatre and the performing arts is useful but not essential, but no experience is necessary. An interest in football is useful but not essential. We’re looking for people from every walk of life, every background, every community, from very young to very old and every point in between, every footballing persuasion (especially including Evertonians!). The only thing we want is for people to come and get stuck in.”

Important Information

Age requirement: 18 +

Accessibility

Liverpool’s Royal Court, the stage and rehearsal space are all accessible and wheelchair friendly.

Breakout space is available

Inclusivity and Diversity

We welcome people from all backgrounds and communities to apply.

We will be offering expenses and help with travel costs for those who require it.

Complimentary tickets are available to to see The Scouse Red Riding Hood (2024) and The Peaceful Hour (2025)

The Commitment

Community Company rehearsals will take place weekly on Tuesday evenings and occasional Sundays from the Autumn until February 2025 in Liverpool City Centre.

You will be required full time for a technical week in March 2025 and then have a schedule for performances during the run which includes evenings Monday to Saturday and some matinees.

Take a look at the schedule here.

Meals will be provided between shows on matinee days.

You do not need to be available for every performance to apply.

Auditions and Applications

Applications for this round of auditions are now closed and auditions have taken place.

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