Open Casting Call: A Midsummer Night's Dream

About the Production

This is a fantastic opportunity for performers from Birmingham and the West Midlands to audition for new Artistic Director, Joe Murphy‘s, debut production, alongside Deputy Artistic Director Madeleine Kludje, on The House stage. We’re looking for actors who fit the casting breakdown to bring this electrifying take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy to life.

When a love-struck teenager is forced to marry a man rather than the woman she loves, she has a few options: certain death, live a lie, move to a nunnery… or flee to a messy, neon rave in an enchanted forest!

Beyond the city walls, boundaries blur, music pulsates, and love is celebrated. But as feisty fairies clash, the seasons spin out of control and the young lovers’ moonlit escape from reality quickly loses its shine. This is Shakespeare’s romantic comedy with a wild, new, Rep twist.

What We’re Looking For

Passionate, versatile actors who are excited by bold, contemporary storytelling.
Performers who can bring energy, individuality and openness to Shakespeare’s text.
Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences – you do not need to have agent representation to apply.

VIEW THE FULL CASTING BREAKDOWN

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Audition Details

Who can apply: Actors based in Birmingham or the West Midlands who fit the casting breakdown.

Audition dates: Thu 16, Fri 17 and Sat 18 Oct 2025

Location: The Rep, Birmingham

Dates:

If you are selected to be a part of this production, the production dates that you will need to be available for are:

Rehearsals from Mon 23 Mar 2026

Tech starts from Tue 21 Apr 2026

Performances run from Sat 25 Apr – Sun 24 May 2026

How To Apply

to apply: fill in an application form

Please note the deadline to submit is 12 noon on Fri 10 Oct.
We are anticipating a high number of applications. If you are selected to attend an audition day, you will be notified via email on or before Wed 15 Oct.

Additional Information

We will not be able to provide you feedback on your application, but we will let all applicants know about the outcome of their application.

Please see this Application Guide and FAQ Document if you would like any more information about the Open Casting process.

If you have any questions that aren’t answered in the FAQ document, please email dream.casting@birmingham-rep.co.uk and we will aim to get back to you within 2 working days.

If you have representation

We will be holding separate casting sessions specifically for represented actors. It is up to you whether you apply either through this open process or through your agent, but if you are invited to audition you will only be seen once.

This is your chance to join us in creating a thrilling, love-fuelled, high-energy production that celebrates Birmingham talent. We can’t wait to meet you!

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