Content

Making Noise is a dramatic, moving and empowering biographical drama telling the extraordinary true story of Evelyn Glennie, a determined Scottish percussionist who defies expectations to become a groundbreaking solo musician despite losing her hearing at a young age. From her childhood on a Scottish dairy farm, fascinated by music, to her ambition of performing on the world’s greatest stages, Evelyn refuses to let convention define what is possible. Facing scepticism from teachers and collaborators, complicated relationships and intense media scrutiny, she remains fiercely independent and unwavering in her pursuit of a solo career. Spanning the 1970s - 1980s and moving from rural Scotland to London, the film follows Evelyn as she challenges the musical world and learns to experience sound through her entire body, captivating audiences around the world. Making Noise is a story of ambition, resilience and the transformative power of music.

Dates

30 November - 16 January 2027
19 December 2026 - 3 January 2027

Roles

Roles Details

Title

EVELYN GLENNIE (5-8 years old)

Content

Young Evelyn at 6 years old. She is a bright, confident and spirited little girl growing up on her family’s dairy farm in Scotland. She is fascinated by music, endlessly curious and already has the determination and spark that we see in Evelyn as an adult. There is a lovely fearlessness to her at this age. She knows what she likes and throws herself into it completely.

ACTOR MUST BE A GOOD PIANIST. This is integral to our casting and suggestions must have genuine playing ability.

SMALL BUT INTEGRAL ROLE IN THE OPENING SEQUENCE OF THE FILM: 2 scenes, 1 line.

SCOTTISH ACCENT

At this point in Evelyn’s life she can hear, and the scenes take place before she begins to lose her hearing. We are therefore looking for a young hearing actor with a Scottish accent who is also an excellent piano player.

Salary

Equity - PACT

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Female Only

Age

5 - 10