AUDITION CALL: Edinburgh Days Amateur Community Production

Bob Tomson, the internationally acclaimed director of the musicals ‘BLOOD BROTHERS’, ‘GHOST THE MUSICAL’, ‘EVITA’, ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’, ‘SCROOGE’ and ‘DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS’ has partnered up with the ST BRIDE’s CENTRE, Dalry to mount Brian Spence’s Scottish Musical ‘EDINBURGH DAYS’ again at the Fringe Festival 2026. 

Caroline Inglis (the director) and Brian (composer, musical director) are giving their talents for free to this project, and we are looking for like-minded and spirited members from our talented theatre community to come and hopefully join them. The production opens August 5th and runs till the 31st, with rest days on Mondays.

We're seeking an exceptional company of 26 performers for our 2026 Edinburgh Fringe run of Edinburgh Days.

About The Show: After a successful 2025 debut with multiple 4-star reviews, we're returning with higher ambitions – we're aiming for 5 stars. This means we need a cast that's committed to excellence, ready to rehearse rigorously, and passionate about creating something truly special.

What Makes This Different:

    Nightly performances throughout the festival – develop and refine your performance over weeks, not just 2-3 shows. This is the kind of run that transforms your work

    26-strong cast – be part of a full company creating big, bold musical theatre

    Proven material – you're not taking a punt on an untested show; audiences and critics have already responded enthusiastically. 4 star reviews from; “Big and boldly ambitious”(***** The Scotsman), “An excellent piece of theatre, combining history and emotion through a beautiful story of loss and love” (*****All Edinburgh Theatre. com); “Incredibly moving…vocally impressive and beautifully musically arranged” (*****A Youngish Perspective), “Powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a rich Celtic style create a moving new musical to watch”(  *****Edinburgh Review) “ A Celtic rock Les Miserables…The concept and the music are fantastic” (Broadway World) “Everything you wish for in a musical, a top notch show” (International Times)

    “Wears it’s love of the working people of Edinburgh proudly on it’s sleeve..Brian Spence’s sprawling score has plenty of high points”(The Stage)

    Venue St Brides  – great venue comfortable raked seating 220 capacity, with bar and cafe

    Press and industry attention – returning shows with strong reviews attract more coverage and casting directors

    Character development – time to make bold choices, take risks, and truly inhabit your role night after night

Our 5-Star Ambition: We're not just remounting – we're elevating. Expect intensive rehearsals, detailed direction, and a creative team committed to  getting every moment right. If you want to be part of something genuinely ambitious, this is it.

We're casting: LEADING CHARACTERS (rehearsing weekends from 11thJuly and then full time from July 18th to Aug 4th)

MacGregor – a chancer and rogue, ageing from 30 to 50, who craves after

Jean – originally from Skye, ageing from 25 to 45, resourceful, betrothed to

Robbie – a naval rating, later petty officer, ageing from 25 to 45, father to

David – a young gadabout, charmer, ageing from 18 to 30, who much fancies

Catriona – a feisty one, ageing from 18 to 30, under the thumb of her father

Dunoon – a bailiff and lay preacher, ageing from 30 to 50, disdainful of 

Mary – a harlot, Jean’s only friend, and one-time lover of MacGregor, ageing 30-50.

ENSEMBLE COMPANY CHARACTERS   There will also be casting opportunities for a whole host of colourful speaking/singer characters who populate this epic musical:  a hard-headed tavern landlady, sassy mothers from the closes, sailors’ sweethearts, teenage hairies, salty seamen, press-gangsters, a naval bosun, young bucks, old drunks, worshippers at the kirk, and all sorts in between… we are also looking for a 10 year old boy, 10 year old girl and 6 year old boy. (rehearsing from July 18thst to Aug 4th) 

Once we are into the run of the show you will only be expected to turn up for pre-show warm ups for each show at 6.30pm.

TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN ATTENDING, AND TO BE SENT A FULL SYNOPSIS, MUSIC TRACKS AND SOME SCRIPT, SEND TWO OF YOUR PREFERRED AUDITION TIMES AND WHETHER IT’S FOR A LEAD, ENSEMBLE, OR ANOTHER TEAM ROLE TO:                   info@edinburghdays.co.uk

Auditions: Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th January at St Brides Theatre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh from 6.00pm

To Apply: Send headshot, cv etc to: info@edinburghdays.co.uk

Questions? Get in touch – we'd love to hear from you.