Type

Theatre

Location

Tyne and Wear

Content

This project (The Takeover Young Writer in Residence) is part of our annual platform for emerging creatives (Takeover Festival), the play will be the finale of a five day long celebration of young talent (aged 25 and under) at The Customs House.

About the Play
Josie’s throwing a house party. Not by choice obviously, but because her Mam has told her to. Josie is mortified but her best mate Josh, seizing the opportunity to prove to people that they aren’t total losers, instantly drafts up a flawless Facebook event and invites everyone from College.
All squashed in Josie’s sitting room, we see how she battles through the night and navigates the stress of trying to keep everyone happy.
So, there’s Cherryade in the fridge, fish fingers in the oven and a stray cat in the bathroom.
Here’s to being cool!

Dates

Interested actors would need to be available for rehearsals, which will be from Sunday 24 May to Friday 29 May (10am-5pm) at The Customs House, as well as for the performance on Friday 29 May at 7.30pm.

Apply By

17:00 - 23rd April 2026

Roles

STEVIE

Male Only 16 - 20

LILY

Female Only 16 - 20

JOSIE

Female Only 16 - 17

REECE

Male Only 16 - 20

SOPHIE

Female Only 16 - 20

JOSH

Male Only 16 - 17

CALLUM

Male Only 16 - 25

JAE

Male Only 16 - 21

Roles Details

Title

LILY

Content

16/17. Acts as a reluctant babysitter to their friends. They’re kind and considerate and are always putting other people’s feelings before their own.

Salary

Fee is £450

Gender

Female Only

Age

16 - 20