Now Casting: Interactive Disco Show, Windrush Film + More UK Gigs

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These screen, stage, and modelling projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.

Interactive disco show casting performers
Genome Theatre are casting for a flamboyant central London show, inspired by the legendary disco club Studio 54. Featuring bold outfits and dance, the team are seeking performers of all genders, aged 18+, and any ethnicity, who are confident with improvisation and interacting with guests in character. Roles are freelance, paid a daily rate of £120–150 per day, and performers should be based in London.

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Host and voiceover for AI music series 
A music show with a twist is casting for performers in London. Created at Middlesex University, Lazy Lyrics sees bands from different genres battle it out in front of an online audience, but the catch is that all lyrics are generated by artificial intelligence. The team are seeking a host with presenting skills; any gender, aged 18+, and any ethnicity. Plus a voiceover artist to become the friendly but assertive Siri-like AI that runs the show. Roles are paid.

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Hampshire-based actors sought for corporate video
Fresh Cut Video are rush casting for one or two actors to feature in non-speaking roles for a corporate video, shooting soon in Hampshire. The team are seeking actors of any gender, playing ages 30–70, and any ethnicity; the project shoots 11 February for 2–3 hours in Lymington. The fee is £30–40 per hour, which includes a buyout.

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Windrush film casting in London
Short film Windrush tells the story of Cherry, a woman who travels from Jamaica to Britain as part of the Windrush generation. Lead role Cherry is female, playing age 18–26, and Black. She speaks with a Caribbean (Jamaican Patois) accent and is quiet, thoughtful, and dreamy, but a keen observer. Nancy is female, playing age 22–30, and Black. She’s been living in the UK for some time and is beyond the culture shock. A goofy and funny pessimist. Please note this role involves smoking. Jalissa is female, playing age 22–30, and Black. Carefree, confident, proud, and a badass attitude. Please note this role involves smoking. Roles are paid a flat rate of £100, plus expenses and meals.

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