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Casting Call for December Ensemble Comedy Stage Production: A Tale of Sibling Festivities

Join us for a heartwarming stage show centered around two siblings, Syed and Sani, as they navigate celebrating Xmas and Eid on the same day at their family home. With their mother reluctant to join the festivities, Syed's wife, Paris, hopes to rekindle old flames between Sani and their childhood friend, Jay, who she invites over for the dual celebration. Her ultimate goal? To bring Syed back to the present moment and make this occasion memorable.

Expect an entertaining mix of Xmas cheer, Eid delicacies, Bollywood tunes, and whimsical imagination. But will the magic of love spark once more?

Actor Compensation: £1500, including travel expenses.

To apply, please submit your showreel initially. Shortlisted applicants will receive a 2-page script excerpt for a taped audition. Finalists will be invited for in-person chemistry auditions.

Dates

Preview: 12-13 Nov @Pinter Studio E1
​Show nights: 15-20 Dec @ Brady Arts E1
Matinees: 15-19 Dec @ Brady Arts E1

Cast Table Read: 17th Aug (6pm-8pm) @ London E1
Ensemble Workshop: 8th Sep 2026 (4pm-9pm) @ London E1
Cast Photoshoot 3rd Oct (11am-4pm) @ London E1

Evening Rehearsals: 1 day a week 22nd Sep - 15th Oct 2026 @ London E1
Full Rehearsals (half-day) 2 days a week 20th Oct - 4th Nov 2026 @ London E1
Dress run & Technical Runs 9th - 11th Nov 2026 @ London E1

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Sani

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Late 20s to Late 30s, Recently Divorced, divorce lawyer who’s struggling with custody of her teenage son but finally learning to live for herself.

She’s allergic to falling in love again but is a hopeless romantic with a vivid imagination, a die hard Bollywood fan and loves celebrating xmas.

Eid and Xmas is on the same day, she wants celebrate both, but is up against her brother who's against Xmas while his wife has invited a special someone she used to like when she was young. It's going to be a long day.

Salary

Estimated 99 hours of work Total: £1,500

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi

Gender

Female Only

Age

25 - 40