Self-tape Audition: The Flint Street Nativity

THE ABOVE DATE IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A SELF-TAPE. NO IN-PERSON AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AS THIS IS A RECAST.

PREVIOUS AUDITIONEES WELCOME TO SUBMIT

The Flint Street Nativity is a warm, witty and joyful festive comedy packed with twisted Christmas carols, in which adults brilliantly recreate the triumphs, tantrums and tiny dramas of a group of seven-year-olds preparing their school nativity.

Casting and setting

WE ARE REOPENING CASTING FOR THE ROLE OF ANGEL ONLY

The role is first (and most importantly) a 7-8 year old child and in the final act, their parent. We are therefore looking for the ability to create distinct character and an observance of the way children of that age group conduct themselves.

Although the play text indicates that it could have its references updated and indeed be adapted to the area in which it is to be performed, so much of the character and charm of the writing of the piece comes from both a northern geography and an early 2000s setting, that the intention is to be as true to the original as possible, first staged in LIVERPOOL in 2006. We will therefore be seeking an appropriate regional accent. (But accent coaching can be provided!)

Whilst being set and staged at Christmas, including music (carols essentially) and a great deal of humour, the play is not a pantomime and we are not seeking exaggerated or caricature performance. The writer states, "Never has the word 'deadpan' been more apposite than when describing the comedy of children. They are never aware of their humour in this play. The less funny they find it, the funnier it will be."

We are not looking for a musical performer, but it is useful if the candidate can carry a tune as they deliver important nuance and exposition via the contorted words to all the well-known Christmas carols.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The script contains several references to Angel’s Pakistani heritage, including brief references to mild tensions between her family and a neighbouring Indian family. Related material appears when the actor plays Angel’s mother.

Angel’s heritage is part of her family circumstances and experience, but it is not her sole dramatic function: she is fully embedded in the class and its friendship groups.

We also want to be transparent that, as currently constituted, the rest of the acting company and core production team are white. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive rehearsal room, and we welcome any questions or conversation about the production before submission.

The most important thing to note is: THIS PLAY IS FUN!

Important dates

Self-tapes required ASAP, but by 23:59, 17 October 2026 at the latest.

Performances are at South London Theatre, 2A Norwood High Street, London SE27 9NS:

8pm: 10–12 and 15–19 December 2026
2:30pm matinees: Sunday 13 and Saturday 19 December
There is no performance on Monday 14 December.

Regular rehearsals are:

Wednesdays, 20:00–22:00
Fridays, 20:00–22:00
Sundays, 16:45–20:15

Our get-in, when the production moves into the theatre, is Sunday 29 November.

Candidates should also expect additional evening rehearsals in the theatre between 30 November and the opening performance, principally from 19:00–22:30 on weekdays, with a possible evening call on Sunday 6 December. The detailed final-period schedule will be confirmed with the successful performer.

Please note the LIVERPOOL regional accent and singing ideals stated above. Coaching will be available on the accents and a musical director has been appointed.

Availability
Please check your availability carefully before submitting your self-tape. All performers must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances, including rehearsals taking place within the "work Christmas do period."

In particular, successful performers will need to be available:
Up to and including 20 December (For the get-out)

Please only submit your self tape if you can commit to the full rehearsal and performance schedule with the most limited of exceptions.

For more information and to submit a self-tape
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Please only email the director to submit a self tape or if the information you seek is not contained in the above.