Would you like the chance to be part of a production at the New Wolsey Theatre?

We are looking for two children to appear in The New Wolsey and Wiltshire Creative production of Don’t Look Now this autumn.

About the play
A chilling reimagining of Daphne du Maurier’s iconic supernatural thriller.

To escape their grief, a couple returns to Venice, where they once honeymooned, hoping the past might comfort them – but the city has other plans.

As eerie visions take hold and the line between the living and the dead begins to blur, they find themselves pursued by a sinister presence through a labyrinth of fear. Fate is closing in – can they escape what’s already destined?

From the author of Rebecca and The Birds, and adapted by award-winning playwright Nell Leyshon, Don’t Look Now is a spine-chilling descent into grief, guilt and the terrifying power of premonition.

Dare to look. Just don’t look now.

Please note the play contains violence, blood, partial nudity and scenes of intimacy. We will put in place measures to ensure the child actor will only be exposed to content that is appropriate for their age.

Application and Selection

To apply: Please complete an application form and send a photograph of your young person to rhall@wolseytheatre.co.uk.

What kind of photograph?
Please send in a photograph of your young person taken in a vertical orientation from the chest or shoulders up. Aim for the camera lens to be at their eye level.

Deadline: The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16th June 2025.

If there are any adjustments we can make to enable your child to take part, please let us know.

Auditions
Date: Friday 20th June 2025
Time: 4.00-6.30pm
The audition will last 1 hour- we will confirm your time with you.
Venue: NW2, The New Wolsey Theatre’s community building.
NW2 is located opposite the theatre on Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS – the building with the golden roof.

Questions and Further Information
There is some more information on the Information sheet.

If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation about the part or the play please contact Rebecca Hall, Creative Communities Producer for Young People on rhall@wolseytheatre.co.uk or Tel: 01473 295930