Eastlake Productions & Live Theatre in association with Newcastle Theatre Royal present

BIG ANGE

In a forgotten town stitched together with broken bus shelters and fading murals of past glory, one woman wants to change everything. A teenage football squad charges through a world of projected noise — collapsing housing estates, Instagram hearts fluttering like confetti, graffiti glowing like prophecy. This is England, but skewed — off-balance, spinning.   

Blue jeans, a whistle, and a Neil Diamond playlist — Big Ange, the dinner lady has got this.  

Following sell out runs of his show Gerry and Sewell at Laurel’s, Live Theatre and Newcastle Theatre Royal, Olivier award-winning Jamie Eastlake’s brand new play explores growing up in a fractured political world. With footy (obvs). 

CASTING

We’re looking for actors based in the North East/with a North East base. Actors must be 16+.

They would need to be completely available for the dates which are:

Monday 13th October to Saturday 22nd November 2025

To submit your client / yourself please click ‘apply’ under one of the three roles listed below.

Submissions must be made by midday on Monday 11th August.

CALLOUT - BIG ANGE

  • Steven (16)

    A footballer. A canny lad. A teenager with a choice. The youngest child, with a somewhat absent family and a world of hatred at his fingertips. 

    North East accent required.

    Apply

  • Caroline (21)

    Astute, alert, aware. Your uncle would call Caroline ‘woke’ but she just wants a bright future for her daughter. 

    Some multi-role required. North East accent required.

    Apply

  • DIRK (50)

    Mad as a box of dodgy deal frogs. Done every job in the business and more. A true friend to Ange. A walking devil’s advocate whose lived every life. 

    North East accent preferred.

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