Name: Auditions for DDG Nov production of 'Blackadder Goes Forth'
Start: 2024-05-18T11:00:00+04:00
End: 2024-05-18T13:00:00+04:00
Location: GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

Auditions for DDG Nov production of 'Blackadder Goes Forth'

DDG is excited to announce OPEN auditions for our November 2024 production of ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’, directed by James Mitchinson. Based on the iconic British BBC comedy TV show starring powerhouses such as Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and Tony Robinson. This is a comedic and tragic piece of theatre based around the events of WW1 in Europe. We have several roles available and would love you to attend the auditions. We welcome actors of all experience to come along.
WHEN: Saturday 18th May 2024, 11am-1pm. Please note it is on a first come first served basis, so there may be a wait time when you arrive.
WHERE: Hall at Jumeirah Primary School, Al Safa 1. Get the Google Maps link here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dwbM8Lu6TuMg1em28
ROLES:
- Male soldiers (playing age 20-50) fighting for the Allies in the trenches and back office during WW1, based in France. (NOTE: Females can audition if you are happy to play a male role; you will have to wear a suit).
- One female Nurse, playing age 20-35.
Actors and actresses from any cultural or ethnic background are welcome to audition.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice. It can be a comedy piece or a dramatic piece from any play. You may also be asked to do a reading from a small extract of the script from ‘Blackadder’ on the day.
REGISTER:
Please register your intent to audition on the form on our website: https://dubaidrama.org/2024/04/auditions-for-a-theatre-play-blackadder-goes-forth/
THINGS TO KNOW:
- Please arrive early so we can see everyone
- Please do wear comfortable clothing to help you feel relaxed
- RTA paid street parking is available at the front of the school
- The performance will be in early November and will run over a weekend
- Rehearsals will be from the end of August, 3 times a week until the show
- There will be read-throughs before the summer
- You will be expected to learn your script over the summer
If you are not able to make the audition day, but are keen to audition for this play, please contact [email protected] to see if we can arrange a time for you.
We cannot wait to see you there! Break a leg!
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