Type

Theatre

Content

Casting for a very exciting new play "Lions Versus Elephants" by Graham Dillistone at the Edge Theatre in Manchester directed by Roger Haines.

Lions vs Elephants is a sharp, character-led comedy set in Wilmslow at the start of the new millennium.

It follows two couples whose lives collide over the course of an evening, revealing a web of frustrations, desires, and hidden insecurities. At its heart, it’s about relationships, love, resentment, status, and the quiet disappointments of everyday life, all explored with humour, honesty, and a distinctly Northern voice.

We’re looking for actors with strong comedic instincts and a grounded, truthful approach to performance, with the ability to handle a slightly heightened “posh Northern” tone.

We encourage submissions from all backgrounds and are committed to diverse, inclusive and accessible casting.

Dates

Auditions: Wednesday 15th April 2026

Recall: TBC

Rehearsals: Tuesday 26th May – Saturday 6th June
(Most days 10:00am – 6:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am – 4:30pm)

Tech: Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th June

Performance Dates: Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th June
(Evenings: 7:30pm – 10:00pm, Saturday: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm)

Apply By

17:00 - 12th April 2026

Roles

Peggy Sinclair

Female Only 35 - 49

Gerald Blackett

Male Only 40 - 59

Ann Blackett

Female Only 40 - 50

Bernard Maitland

Male Only 40 - 59

Roles Details

Title

Gerald Blackett

Content

*ALL ACTORS MUST BE GREATER MANCHESTER BASED*

*MUST HAVE A NORTHERN ACCENT*

A contract office furniture salesman.
40 - 55 years old.
Gerald has lost his job and his wife Ann, but ultimately is a kind soul.
He just hasn’t really found his proper niche in life.

He is a relatively heavy drinker, as much to drown his sorrows and inadequacies as anything.

Salary

This is a paid opportunity with Equity Rates

Gender

Male Only

Age

40 - 59