Casting Breakdown – Winston Smith, 1984.

1984, our latest production, sold out its 25 show run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe receiving multiple 5 star reviews. This show will embark on a 5 week tour in Spring 2026.

• We are looking for a strong, experienced performer capable of taking the audience on Winston’s physical and emotional journey.
• Male presenting, playing age 35-45
• Must be a good team player, familiar with the demands of touring and willing to help with get-ins/get-outs.
• This is a demanding role in a cast of 3, where all performers are on stage throughout the show.
• Good puppetry skills – this role requires a lot of detailed puppetry.
• Trigger warnings: sexual references; incarceration; torture.

Dates:

• 1st round auditions self-tape
• Recalls w/c 10th November ‘25
• Rehearsals 9th – 20th Feb ‘26
• Tour 23rd Feb – 29th March (specific dates/venues on our calendar). 

Pay –  Rehearsal : £1000; Weekly Touring: £601/wk

Accommodation and Travel (from Sevenoaks, Kent) whilst touring will be provided by the company. 

Please note rehearsals will take place in Kent (approx. 30-40min train journey from London Victoria; London Charing Cross; London Waterloo East or London Bridge). Accommodation during rehearsal period is not provided. 

How to apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to: submissions@boxtalesoup.co.uk with the subject heading ‘1984 Casting’ and your name. 

Deadline for submissions: Friday 24th October ‘25