Do you think you’re the next Natalie Portman or Jude Law?
There are eight reasons why people cheat (according to a study of 495 undergraduate students). Critically acclaimed and adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film, Closer is a visceral study on why we cheat. It’s a razor-sharp deep dive into ultimate betrayal—and the sexual passion that follows. This is the ultimate actor’s challenge—staged in a bold, abstract style, with nowhere to hide. No distractions.
Like it or not, we’re obsessed with love. We listen to it, rant about it, read about it, post Oxfess’s about it, talk too loudly about it in Missing Bean (or coffee shop of your choosing), lament the awful behaviour of those who hurt us, and gush over those who make us feel alive. These characters encapsulate it all. They’re deeply flawed, yet achingly real.
For all those seeking vengeance, catharsis, and the freedom to explore the utter monstrosities of our deepest desires and intrusive thoughts—this play is for you.
WHEN & WHERE?
Bidding Week 4, Trinity Term 2025 @ The Pilch
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: 7th Week – Thu 6th, Fri 7th & Sat 8th March 2025
SELF-TAPES: Submit via email or the audition form.
DEADLINE: Saturday 8th March – 11:59 PM
Content Warnings: Sexual references, strong language, on-stage intimacy, deception, emotional manipulation, explicit language, adult themes.
This production will be staged with a Professional Intimacy Coordinator to ensure a safe, collaborative, and enriching rehearsal process.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
DAN – A charming but self-serving writer. Desperate for love but incapable of real intimacy.Male-identifying | All ethnicities
ALICE – A fierce, playful, and mysterious young woman with a troubled past. Emotionally fearless but deeply vulnerable. Female-identifying | All ethnicities
ANNA – A confident, intelligent photographer torn between heart and logic. Sophisticated but drawn to danger. Female-identifying | All ethnicities
LARRY – A blunt, no-nonsense doctor with a sharp wit and a sharper temper. Loves deeply but plays rough. Male-identifying | All ethnicities
We’re looking for bold, fearless performers who can bring these characters to life with depth and nuance, but no previous experience is required.
HOW TO AUDITION:
AUDITION FORM (please fill out):
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd7Ig2Rf5l.../viewform...
AUDITION EXTRACTS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E556pidth_78BkgUBKF1cuVpjaHil0mQpnWpK8xGTe0/edit?usp=sharing
SIGN UP FOR IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ACAD28ABFBC07-55342244-closer
SELF-TAPES: Submit via the Audition Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Ig2Rf5l-ntD7r84AAOfzr3ZXaEpKt1w7Bd_7CsVjbjXSVw/viewform?usp=sharing
Questions? Email [email protected] or contact Rosie Morgan-Males (Director) & Natascha Norton (Producer) via Facebook Messenger or @labyrinth_prods (Instagram).
See you in the audition room!
Rosie and Tasch xx