SLT Audition
Auditions: Jude
By Niko Burns
Audition one
Date: 5 Jan 2025
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
Audition two
Date: 6 Jan 2025
Time: 20:30 - 22:30
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
In a windswept town on the north coast of Ireland, Ciaran faces the harsh reality of losing the only job he’s ever known. Áine, his wife, questions the prospect of thriving in a place that has been forgotten by many. Resorting to guidance from his slightly inebriated priest, Ciaran seeks consolation in persistently praying to Saint Jude, the patron saint of hopeless causes. However, when his prayers are unexpectedly answered, the help he wanted materialises in a way he never could’ve foreseen.
JUDE is an original play by Niko Burns, and is debuting at South London Theatre. It explores the tension between love for one’s homeland and the inclination to leave in search of better opportunities.
Please note that, due to the setting of the play, all characters speak with an Irish accent. Accents are not required for first-round auditions; we will ask you to try an accent in the recall auditions, but it does not need to be good/refined as long as you are willing to have a go!
Please fill in this form to book an audition slot.
Director: Niko Burns
Performances: 22 - 26 Apr 2025
First Rehearsal: 9 Feb 2025
Characters:
Ciaran: (Male, 20s): A very hopeless man. Pessimistic and often yearns for comfort rather than real guidance.
Áine: (Female, 20s): Ciaran’s wife, but but she’d rather die that just be defined as that. Disillusioned, passionate, and desperate for better things.
Jude: (Male, 20s): Of the patron saint variety. Patient, wise, and quick-witted.
Father Emmett : (Male, 40s and above): The local priest; means well, doesn’t always do well. An inadvertent gossipmonger who doesn’t seem to be all there, but he is wholly devoted to his parish.
Eamonn: (Male, 40s and above): The pub landlord and Emmett’s only real friend. Serves the community and carries the weight of his observations.
Callback auditions will be on Thursday 9 January (8-10pm)
