More info:

Actors perform a speech or scene of their choice for a panel of industry professionals. The panel will consist of casting directors, directors, agents, writers, producers and other creatives. Actos will recieve feedback/notes and have a short Q&A with them, each slot lasting no more than 10 mins.

What is a Casting Fundraiser?

It is an audition infront of an industry panel, you pay a donation of £10 to for ten minutes in the room for a good cause.

What do you need to do?

Pick your time - make your payment/further donation if you wish.
Provide us with your details & Spotlight link (or equivalent) by filling in this form.
Pick your scene - monologue and duologue.
- Scenes maximum 3 minutes to allow Q&A with the casting panel before and after.

If you are signing up a duo, please ensure you have donated at least £10 per person. Head to the bottom of this page to find the donate button.

How will the day run?

The day will run very much like a normal audition. When you arrive at Wildcard Studios, you will wait in a holding area before being called to the room for your audition. Please arrive in minimum of fifteen minutes before your audition. Due to a lack of space we ask that you leave promptly after your audition.

Who are our panelists?

We are building a team of industry experts who will rotate throughout the day each doing two hour slots. We will confirm more panelists as they come in, although we cannot confirm or share their time slots.

Confirmed panelists:

Producer Alexa Waugh (I Love My Mum, Sweet Heart), Olissa Rogers (Ted Lasso, The Outlaws) Charlotte Alexander (Britlist writer 2021), Agent Nina Malone (Identity Agency Group), Sue Odell (Casting Director), Elisa Musson (Nancy Bishop’s Assistant), Kate Cheeseman (Director - Outlander/Call the Midwife)

Why War Child?

War Child is a remarkable charity who provide child protection and psychosocial support in conflict zones. They work all over the world to keep children safe and in education. The provide Child Friendly spaces where they can safeguard unaccompanied children and provide psychological first aid for children who have witnessed things they never should.

War Child also work with an anti-trafficking organisation providing direct services to survivors of sexual violence and preventing traffickers from targeting the refugee population. They do this all across the globe.

If you wish to read their initial response to the Ukraine crisis please request it here: [email protected].

Want to donate but not perform?

If you would not like to perform, but would like to donate, please do so by clicking the donate button below. Your generosity is much appreciated.

Donate to War child