AUTUMN castings include opportunities in England, Ireland and overseas – with BBC, ITV, RTE, UTV, TG4, London West End, Tourism Ireland, Thorpe Park & FM104 among the major companies looking for talent.
Actors, musicians, singers, dancers, performers, models, reporters, presenters, speciality acts, extras, children and audience members are all needed.
Check out the list below…
UTV JOURNALIST job…
Do you thrive on breaking news and creating exclusive content Are you as comfortable reading news bulletins as out reporting Have you got the creative flair to deliver online as well as on air
UTV is looking for a broadcast journalist to join its North West news team.
As well as having a great voice, creative flair, a strong work ethic and experience of working in a busy newsroom, the ideal candidate will also have a good sporting knowledge.
If you think you fit this description, please send a copy of your CV AND an MP3 demo to… recruit@utvmediajobs.co.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday August 28.
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PRESENTER wanted…
A Northern Ireland based production company is looking for a presenter who can speak Irish and has interior design experience.
The role will involve presenting links, visiting homes of up-cyclers/crafters as well as taking part in a design challenge each episode.
This will involve them re-designing a piece of furniture from a charity shop/car boot sale to go against a flat pack option and an auction room item to compete for a viewer’s preference.
There are no requirements about age or gender.
Contact… info@pegcopy.murgatroyd.tech
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CRAFTSMEN wanted…
AC Casting is looking for some craftsmen (ideally approx 40s, maybe with a son) for a commercial.
They are especially interested in people who make hurls but open to other things too.
Nice fee for the chosen person – 2000+
If interested please email… auditions@alicoffeycasting.ie with some pics and a bit about you and your skills.
Casting Thursday, August 27 Dublin.
Shoot Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September OR 8/9 September. Each person required for one day only.
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LADY 60+…
AC is looking for really funny ladies aged 60+
Must have Irish accent.
Fee approx 4k.
Shoot date is most likely Sept 7
Contact… auditions@alicoffeycasting.ie asap
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OPEN CASTING CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL TEEN MUSICAL TV SERIES…
KM Casting is looking for fresh new faces with an on-screen playing age of 16 years old for an exciting new international series shooting in early 2016.
All actors must be over 16 and completed GCSEs.
These are huge leading roles and producers want to hear from up and coming actors who can handle both dramatic and comedic story lines.
Singing and Dance skills are a huge plus!
Looking for really exciting, diverse talent from all across Europe.
CASTING CITIES & DATES:
AMSTERDAM
Saturday 29 Aug 2015
09.00 am – 3.00 PM
9 Am Registration
CHASSE DANCE STUDIOS
Chass straat 64, 1057 JJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
BELFAST
Saturday 5 Sept, 2015
09.00 am – 3.00 PM
9am Registration
THE MAC
10 Exchange Street West,
Belfast, BT1 2NJ
LONDON
Saturday 12 Sept 2015
09.00 am – 3.00 PM
9am Registration
HOXTON HALL
130 Hoxton St,
London, N1 6SH
MANCHESTER
Friday 18 Sept, 2015
09.00 am – 3.00 PM
9am Registration
PHA, Tanzaro House
Ardwick Green North
Manchester, M12 6FZ
On the day you will need to prepare a short improvisation. Set up: you are talking to your best friend (who has moved away) on Skype on your Smartphone. You don t get to see them so much so you want to catch up on all the goss. Snappy, upbeat and positive. The casting team would like to see your emotional range within that.
Also prepare a current pop song, either unaccompanied or with backing music on your smartphone. Dress to impress!
* Performers should be available the following day for potential callbacks.
* Young people under 18 will need to be accompanied by a guardian.
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MALE 35-45…
Paid photo shoot for Tourism Ireland this Saturday, August 29 in Wexford
120 per day
Male, 35 to 45 ,clean shaven, fit and enthusiastic
Please send a recent colour photo, headshot and if possible a full length shot to… clairefrilly@gmail.com
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FM104…
Promotion team member wanted.
Are you outgoing, friendly, have excellent communication skills, promotional experience and available FULL TIME with a FULL Clean Driving Licence ! FM104’s VW Beetle Bug team are looking for a promotional team member. Now is your chance to join the team!
Send your CV and a recent photo to… katieh@fm104.ie today
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BAND opportunity…
Ali Coffey Casting is looking for a real band for a commercial.
Fee 4-5000 for a 4/5 piece band.
They should have a the feel of Kodaline when they were starting out.
Casting Thursday August 27 in Dublin.
Shoot Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September OR 8/9 September.
Please send some pics and a bit about yourselves to… auditions@alicoffeycasting.ie asap
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YOUNG WARRIORS wanted…
Louise Kiely is casting an exciting commercial for the USA and looking for CELTIC WARRIORS aged 17-45 who can RIDE HORSES for a great epic monster-fighting, enemy-battling script.
Looking for very fit fellas who look like they could cut a man in two with a sword, while expertly riding a horse . AND are also competent underwater swimmers.
Ideally 17-25 year olds can horse ride AND swim underwater, 26-45 need to be able to ride horses only.
Casting is next WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 in DUBLI. Please send a recent clear photo of you as well as a WORD DOC with your name, DOB address and Height in CENTIMETRES to… commercials4louisekielycasting@gmail.com as soon as you can.
Please include full details on horse riding experience as well as any acting you might have done.
SHOOTING in Dublin from October 1 for approx 10 days.
Please put HORSE RIDING, UNDERWATER SWIMMING in the subject line if you can do both and just HORSE RIDING or UNDERWATER SWIMMING If you can only do one.
This is a fully paid job if cast.
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ALADDIN performers wanted…
A new musical is searching for exceptional male and female dancers and singers.
ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical will open in London s West End in summer 2016. This spectacular new musical, based on the beloved animated film, is directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (THE BOOK OF MORMON), and composed by Tony Award-winner Alan Menken. It features lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, with book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin.
Dancers:
Excellent, athletic, technically trained male and female dancers with very strong technique in all styles, including tap, with strong singing voices. Male dancers with acro, gymnastic and/or tumbling skills a plus but not essential.
Singers:
Excellent male and female singers who dance well to make up the ensemble. Some will play featured roles.
Playing age 20s – 30s.
The casting of ALADDIN will be in keeping with the exotic location in which it is set so we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds to attend.
You must be 18 years old or above and eligible to work in the UK.
For full information on what to wear, what to bring and registration details, plus footage of the Broadway production, please visit www.aladdinauditions.co.uk
LONDON
Pineapple Studios
Male Dancers and Singers | August 30, 2015
Female Dancers and Singers | August 31, 2015
BIRMINGHAM
Ace Dance & Music
Female Dancers and Singers | September 2, 2015
Male Dancers and Singers September 3, 2015
MANCHESTER
The Dancehouse Theatre
Female Dancers and Singers | September 4, 2015
Male Dancers and Singers | September 5, 2015
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OPEN AUDITIONS for Touring Pantos…
Monday September 7, 2015 10.30am 4.00pm
Tuesday September 8, 2015 10.30am 3.30pm
At the London Palladium
Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus
Chaplins need . GOOD / HAPPY / RELIABLE / FUN
Actors, Performers and Coat style Entertainers
For more info go to: http://chaplinspantos.co.uk/recruitment
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URGENT UK CASTING…
Looking for 2 men 24-30ish to be ambassadors for a well known UK clothing brand. Anyone chosen will be paid 2000.
Need to find 2 guys who work in creative industries designers/artists/photographers/music producer/architect/ etc etc. They must have their own work space/studio and be active on social media. Shooting for 1 day end of Sep may be opportunities for future collaborations. Anyone with a German connection would be great.
If you re interested or know anyone who is please email… info@theeyecasting.com please include a photo and a few lines about yourself and contact details.
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THORPE PARK…
Actors
70 per day/Chertsey, Surrey
Zombies, Clowns, Serial Killers and Tortured Souls.
Thorpe Park are holding open auditions to find our fearsome freaks on the 27th August in London. Registration is at 9:30am with the auditions starting at 10am.
Please bring a copy of your passport (along with your best blood-curdling scream). The idea is to give guests a taste of pure, one hundred per cent horror. That means you have to be over 18, however scary you are.
If you ve got theatre experience and some sinister, supernatural talent, come and give us some goosebumps. Bring your inner monster and evilest laugh to: Pineapple Dance Studios, Royal Opera House, 7 Langley St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JA
For more information and to register your interest please visit:
www.facebook.com/frightnightjobs
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MALE/FEMALE ACTORS…
MALE and FEMALE actor needed for new play, Tingo, being staged in the Boys School, Smock Alley from 1-6 November.
Characters:
Joe: A normal Joe. Joe is frustrated with the mundanity of the world presented to him.
Bett: The runt of the Spuds. She has a nasty task to perform throughout her life, but she doesn t know any better, or see it as bad until she meets Joe. A gentle creature, prone to whimsy, ingenue type.
NOTE: This play will feature mimed, physical set pieces, so some experience in physical theatre or performing would be welcome. Auditions are taking place in the Lab, Foley street from 2:00-5:00.
Please email underdogtheatreproductions@hotmail.com to confirm your interest and receive a time slot. Candidates should bring a prepared monologue, and a scene for the play will be sent to interested candidates to prepare
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MALE VOCALISTS….
Warner Leisure Hotels are looking for young bright talented MALE VOCALISTS to join our Resident Entertainment teams at various locations throughout the UK.
The role includes hosting events, interacting with guests throughout the day, performing in high standard and challenging Production Shows, and contributing to the delivery of a varied daytime & evening Entertainment program.
To apply for an audition please send your CV and photograph to:
warnerentsvacancies@bourne-leisure.co.uk
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AUDITIONS SEEKING PERFORMERS OF ALL DISCIPLINES-PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, DANCERS, ACTORS, COMEDIANS…
Enjoy by Toshiki Okada Enjoy is an experimental piece that stretches theatrical form and requires commitment to a particular style of performance that will be developed in the rehearsal period.
A general comfort with text is essential. From acclaimed Japanese director/playwright Toshiki Okada, Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed chelfitsch Theatre Company, comes the story of 21st Century relationships in a Lost Generation. Written in the hyper-colloquial style Okada has become famous for, this play is presented for the first time in Ireland in a translation by Japanese American playwright Aya Ogawa. Directed by Rough Magic SEEDS participant Zoe Ni Riordain.
Auditions will be held during the week of September 7. Send CV/Bio to Zoe at enjoyauditions@gmail.com
Rehearsal begin November 2 – 27
Run from Tuesday December 1-Saturday December 5
Remuneration for this production will be at SEEDS showcase rates.
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BAKER…
Seeking a BAKER 30+ for an online advertorial series for well known supermarket.
UK shoot
Email… r.l.cottell@gmail.com
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEO…
1 minute role in online video as part of education course
Deadline: 31/08/2015
Details of Role
Diabetes Ireland are seeking a middle aged actor or actress to star in a 1 minute video clip to portray a person who has taken up walking an found it beneficial.
Fees: Expenses will be covered. hoping you will do this for the charity and interest in helping people with diabetes
Location: Dublin
Enquiries should be referred to: Anna Clarke
Phone: 0872071637
Email: anna.clarke@diabetes.ie
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LOVE MUSIC
Zone Magazine Ireland are looking for people to do music reviews, charts, or write articles. We are also looking for reps to feature regular slots, in London, Berlin, Moscow, NYC, and other major cities.
Please email paul@zone-magazine.ie
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BABY CASTING CALL FOR CHEEKY CHOMPERS COMMERCIAL…
The casting team at Square Elephant Productions is seeking babies for an upcoming Cheeky Chompers baby product TV Commercial which will be filmed in a studio in Edinburgh, Scotland, September 23, 2015.
Cheeky Chompers have created a number of bespoke products including the Neckerchew and the Comfortchew. They were recently featured on the BBC2 programme Dragons Den .
The advert requires two babies, one male and one female. They need to be approximately one year old and able to sit in a highchair.
Happy to consider twins.
If this is of interest and you and your baby are available on 23rd September then please send an email to casting@squareelephant.co.uk for more information.
Please also include the following details.
1) Subject Line: Cheeky Chompers
2) Please include your name, address, email and phone number.
3) Please include details of your baby their exact age, height and weight.
4) Please send a photo in jpeg format. If you submit twins, please send photos of both.
5) Details of your Location.
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ITV gameshow contestants…
ITV’s smash hit hypnosis gameshow You’re Back in the Room with @Schofe is back and looking for contestants!
Apply now http://tuesdayschild.tv/ybitr/
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JEAN ANN RYAN PRODUCTIONS
LONDON AUDITIONS…
NOW CASTING:
6 STAR WORLD CRUISE LINES
USA / CHINA TOURING SHOWS
CIRQUE AERIAL PRODUCTIONS
CASINOS CONVENTIONS CORPORATE EVENTS
SINGERS, DANCERS, TRIPLE THREATS
LONDON: September 7, 2015
SINGER PRIVATES
By appointment only. CastingDirector@JARProductions.com
Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden
LONDON: September 8, 2015
OPEN CALL
9:00am Male & Female Dancers
1:00pm Male & Female Singers
Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden
For 6 Star Cruise lines, performers travel to exotic and around-the-world-itineraries, room and board included, with white-glove service. Guests traveling on board these ships are among the world s elite. Contracts are generally 6 months in length and include round trip airfare. Rehearsals in Fort Lauderdale with deluxe accommodations.
Start Date: Immediate and Future
Seeking performers of all ethnicities.
SINGER REQUIREMENTS:
All Singers should prepare at least 2 selections. One from legit musical theatre preferably Andrew Lloyd Webber show and the second, a contemporary pop/rock selection. Accompanist will be provided. Please provide sheet music in proper key.
Seeking all vocal types.
Especially interested in the following:
Principal Male Singers
TENOR/MUSICAL THEATRE – G2 to C5
LEGIT TENOR – C3 to high Bb4 full voice
ROCK TENOR – C3 with Rock Belt/Mix up to C5 needs high falsetto
BARI-TENOR A2 to A4 with falsetto F4-Db5
LYRIC BARI-BARITONE A2 to Bb4
Principal Female Singers
MEZZO/BELT/MUSICAL THREATRE – legit E3 to Bb5 with belt/mix to D5
LEGIT SOPRANO – legit A3 to Eb6 with belt/mix to C5
STRONG BELTER – G3 to F5
Male Singer / Dancers
ROCK TENOR – C3 with Rock Belt/Mix up to C5 needs high falsetto
BARI-TENOR A2 to A4 with falsetto F4-Db5
Female Singer / Dancers
MEZZO/BELT – G3 to Bb5 – Pop soprano sound with belt/mix to D5
DANCER REQUIREMENTS:
A combination will be taught at the audition.
We are seeking classically trained dancers with Ballet and strong Jazz/Contemporary.
If you are a dancer but have solo quality singer vocal skills, please come prepared with one legit & contemporary pop/rock selection.
Also seeking Award winning Ballroom Teams. Training in dance (Ballet, Jazz) is highly recommended. Teams should attend the Open Dance Call and submit your current demo materials.
All performers should bring their current headshot & CV, and rehearsal clothes.
For additional information please contact CastingDirector@JARProductions.com or
Visit our website: www.jeanannryanproductions.com
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THE GETAWAY CAR…
BBC One is looking for lively, up-for-it couples for a new and exciting Saturday night entertainment series with Dermot O’Leary that will be filmed abroad in a glamorous and sunny location! This can be married couples, grandparent and grandchild, brother and sister, best mates, work colleagues, parent and offspring etc. Anything goes as long as you know each other pretty well and think you would make great TV together.
The show is based around a series of hilarious and high-octane driving challenges. With up to 10,000 to be won, make sure one of you knows your accelerator from your brake! Backseat drivers as the other half of the partnership are more than welcome!
To apply
Applicants must be 18 years of age and over.
All applicants must hold valid passports.
At least one partner must hold a valid UK driving licence and be a competent and confident driver.
Application Form
Download and complete the application form. (Word, 157KB)
Email address
getawaycar@bbc.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/takepart/getaway_car
Closing date
Monday August 31
Please fill out the entire application form, including lots of detail and send it back to us alongside recent photographs of you both.
Filming for this show will require you to be out of the UK for up to seven days in October and November 2015.
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ROS NA RUN…
Pain al Eagarth ir Scripte do Ros na R n
Is Ros na R n pr omh-dr ma seachtaini l TG4 agus t muid ag cuir t s leis an l iri ar sraith 20 i mbliana,
T s i gceist ag Ros na R n pain al d eagarth ir scripte a chuir le ch ile, a bheadh ar f il chun obair eagarth ireachta scripte a dh anamh do Ros na R n am go ch ile.
N g go mbeadh taith ag an t a bheadh ar an bpain al, mar cuirfear trean il ar f il. Bheadh bua na scr bhneoireachta agus ard-chaighde n Ghaeilge, idir scr ofa agus labhartha, r -th bhachtach. Ba bhunt iste taith i r imse na teilif se a bheith agat agus tuiscint mhaith ar Ros na R n, idir sc alta agus caraict ara .
M t suim agat iarratas a dh anamh, seol r.phost chuig oifig @ rosnarun.com, le CV agus sampla scr bhneoireachta uait, nach bhfuil n os faide n dh leathnach.
Spriocd ta: 5 Me n F mhar 2015.
Email: oifig @ rosnarun.com
Deadline: September 5
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CHORUS…
Players will be required to play multiple roles including…
- People trapped in a building during an earthquake
- Sympathisers at an Irish funeral
- Mourners in a procession
- Patrollers on a river-bank
Availability for rehearsal week 24 August
Try-out Tuesday from 4pm in Boys School, Smock Alley