King Lear

Open auditions are held on Sunday 22 November 2026 at 2:00pm at the Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. No advance booking is needed; auditionees should arrive at 2:00pm and allow at least two hours, as actors are mixed across scenes.

Roles: King Lear (male, 55-85); Goneril (female, 25-40); Regan (female, 25-40); Cordelia/Fool (female, 20-30); Countess of Kent/Caius (female, 45-75); Earl of Gloucester (male, 45-75); Edgar/Poor Tom (male, 20-35); Edmund (male, 20-35); Duke of Albany/Cornwall/Burgundy (male, 18-50); and multi-role parts (King of France, Oswald, Gentleman, Servant, Old Man, Messenger, Doctor, Soldier, Captain, Knight; any gender, 18-50).

The edited script is available by email from the Stables or on loan from the box office. The first read-through is Sunday 29 November at 2:00pm, and rehearsals start on Tuesday 5 January, usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with occasional Sundays. The director is Tim Kendrick.