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Octagon Theatre Bolton, Royal & Derngate Northampton and York Theatre Royal present Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD in a bold new production directed by Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham, as part of the Octagon's 60th Anniversary season.

Silent film star Norma Desmond longs for the spotlight that once made her a legend. When struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis enters her secluded world, hope soon gives way to obsession as their lives become entwined in a tragic search for love, success and belonging.

Performed by a company of actor-musicians, this intimate new production places music, storytelling and audience closer together than ever before, revealing fresh depths in Andrew Lloyd Webber's score, including With One Look, The Perfect Year and As If We Never Said Goodbye

A powerful reimagining of one of musical theatre's greatest works.

We are holding auditions in BOLTON and LONDON - please indicate in the notes if anyone lives in Greater Manchester or the North West, and if they would prefer to audition in Bolton.

We are looking for highly skilled Actor Musicians for this production - please see below the requirements and range of instruments we need for each role. Please indicate in the notes which instruments they play.
Please note the roles of Norma Desmond and Joe Gillis DO NOT need to play an instrument.

Where possible, actors will need to provide their own instruments for auditions and on the tour itself. Please flag ASAP if this is not possible as we may be able to provide / hire them, however we cannot guarantee this will be possible in all circumstances.

Dates

Overall Dates: 1st March to 26th June 2027 inclusive (17 weeks in total)

Rehearsals start in Bolton - Monday 1st March 2027

Performances at Octagon Theatre Bolton - Friday 2nd April to Saturday 1st May 2027

Performances at Royal & Derngate Northampton - Wednesday 5th May to Saturday 22nd May 2027

2 x paid holiday weeks - w/c 24 May + w/c 31st May 2027

Performances at York Theatre Royal - Wednesday 9th June to Saturday 26th June 2027

Roles

Roles Details

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SHELDRAKE + CAST

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Sheldrake is a ruthless, non-nonsense movie producer. This track will also take on various other ensemble roles.

We’re looking for a male-identifying, versatile and experienced actor-musician, and a team player who is happy with touring. Some movement skills required.

Vocal requirements: Baritone. Strong singer required.
Musical instrument requirements: Needs to be confident of playing at least one instrument to a high standard, either strong cello, or violin, or double bass or trumpet or guitar.

Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ACTOR MAY BE REQUIRED TO COVER OTHER LEAD AND SUPPORTING ROLES.

Salary

Contract: UK Theatre / Equity Subsidised Theatre Agreement. Rates of pay: Company Wage (paid at the prevailing UKT / Equity minimum rate, to be adjusted to remain in line with the MRSL rates for each venue).

Gender

Male Only

Age

40 - 49