Love’s Labour’s Lost (the musical) auditions

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Sedos is delighted to announce registration is open for Love’s Labour’s Lost (the musical) auditions, a high-energy pop-rock musical based on the play by William Shakespeare, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and book by Alex Timbers.

FULL AUDITION NOTICE AND MATERIALS

KEY DATES

Workshop (optional) Sunday 17 May 2026 – 2pm Vibast Community Centre, EC1V 9NH

Book to attend

First round auditions Dance call (all auditionees): Saturday 23 May 2026 Wheatsheaf Hall, SW8 2UP

Self-tape deadline: Sunday 31 May 2026 – 9:00pm

Recalls (by invitation only) Sunday 7 June 2026 King Square Community Centre, EC1Y 8DY

First rehearsal (cast) Sunday 14 June 2026

Rehearsal period Midweek evenings and weekends (June–September 2026) with anticipated schedule within the audition notice.

Performances 15-19 September 2026 Bridewell Theatre, EC4Y 8EQ

ABOUT THE SHOW

When the Princess and her friends arrive, heads immediately turn, and things start to unravel. As loyalties shift and promises are broken, it’s a full-blown recoupling season – with sonnets instead of texts, disguises instead of grand gestures, and plenty of spectacular misfires along the way.

A Spanish heir starts spitting bars about his secret lover, while the resort staff just want everyone to leave them in peace. Then, when it seems as though everyone might finally land where they’re meant to be, a dramatic twist brings the party to an abrupt halt.

Featuring a vibrant score blending pop-rock anthems and heartfelt ballads, this is a show that is smart, sharply funny, gloriously silly – and questions what it means to promise something, and what it means to break it.

THE VIBE

This is a bold, high-energy musical theatre experience.

The score moves from explosive ensemble numbers to emotionally charged solos. Choreography spans jazz, tap, Charleston, jive, and contemporary, with a strong emphasis on storytelling through movement.

We are looking for:

• Confident dancers with strong physical storytelling
• Strong singers capable of both ensemble and solo work
• Performers with personality, connection, and comic instinct

All characters are written as American characters unless otherwise stated, and performers must be comfortable performing in a US accent.

CASTING APPROACH AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to building a cast that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

All roles are open to performers of all genders, ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds unless explicitly stated otherwise.

We actively encourage performers from underrepresented groups to audition.

We are casting for energy, individuality, and storytelling.

ACCESS AND INCLUSION

We want you to be able to do your best work.

If you have any access requirements – including mobility, neurodiversity, or adjustments to format – please let us know and we will support you.

This is a physically active production, but we are committed to making the process as accessible as possible and welcome performers with disabilities to audition.

CASTING BREAKDOWN

A full cast breakdown is available in the audition notice including:

• Principal roles (The King, Berowne, Princess, Rosaline, etc.)
• Supporting roles (Boyet, Don Armado, Jaquenetta, etc.)
• Ensemble opportunities

All roles require confident singing and dancing ability.

FULL AUDITION NOTICE AND MATERIALS

CONTACT

For questions: loveslabourslost@sedos.co.uk

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