We are excited to announce our next general auditions day for Essex* artists.
This open call is a way of broadening our casting horizons when it comes to the brilliant talent living in the region. If you want to get on our radar, this is a great opportunity to meet – we will be asking you to prepare a speech of no longer than three minutes in length so that there is also an opportunity for us to work with you in the room and get to know you.
The auditions are not for a specific production but help us widen our knowledge of artists we might work with in the future on everything from workshops, R&Ds, creative engagement, or talent development work and readings, community touring, or through to our theatre productions.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to see everyone but we will acknowledge your submission, keep it on file and contact you when there is an opportunity to audition. Please be aware that if you attended our general auditions in April 2025 you will not be eligible to be seen again this year.
Date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Venue: Dance Studio at the Mercury
For: 18+ and please note this opportunity is for professional performers (we define this as having drama school training or having one or more credits for which you have been paid for your work).
Panel: Natasha Rickman – Artistic Director (Mercury), Jenny Moore – Producer (Mercury) and Katie Cutmore – Talent & New Work Producer (Mercury).
If you are interested in being considered for a general audition, please send your CV and headshot or Spotlight link, via email only to [email protected].
Deadline for submissions is Monday 4th May 2026 at 5pm.
For more general information, please see our General Auditions FAQs or email us.
Please note this opportunity is for professional performers (we define this as a drama school training or having one or more credits for which you have been paid for your work).
You can also sign up to Mercury Creatives to receive information on future opportunities, ticket deals for artists, masterclasses, networking events, and other skill development opportunities.
*Essex artists means anyone who is from, lives or works in Essex.
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