A casting call has been launched for young Derry performers to take part in a new musical set in Belfast during the 1970s.
Those aged 11 to 18 are asked to come forward for the musical which will be staged in the Lyric Theatre, Belfast.
The British Youth Music Theatre, the leading music theatre company for young people, is set to return with a musical adaptation of Tony Macaulay’s second memoir Breadboy.
The production will run at Lyric Theatre from July 28 to July 31, 2022, and BYMT is searching for the lead role of Breadboy as well as young musical talent to take part.
Auditions are taking place across the island of Ireland in January and February.
On February 5, Derry performers can audition can at St Cecilia's College, while in Belfast auditions will be held in the Lyric.
A final day of auditions will also be held at the Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road, and Falls Road Leisure Centre in West Belfast on February 18.
A spokesperson said: "Teenage kicks and tatey bread: What Paperboy did next. It's Belfast, 1977. Elvis "The King" Presley is dead and a 14-year-old boy wearing Denim aftershave has just been appointed breadboy in the last Ormo Mini-Shop in the world, delivering bread to the residents of the Upper Shankill in Belfast on Saturday mornings.
"He's all grown up now, so he is, and nearly shaving. The Bee Gees fill the airwaves, everyone is in love with Princess Leia, and Breadboy's love of peace and pets is soon rivalled by his interest in parallel universes and punk . . . and girls, especially Judy Carlton who sits opposite him in chemistry."
Tony Macaulay, the writer of Breadboy, said: “Everyone involved in the musical adaptation for Paperboy was overwhelmed by the reception it received over the past two years.
"It was such a privilege to be part of this amazing project. The entire creative team especially the young cast were phenomenal. I am delighted that BYMT has decided to bring Breadboy to stage for their new season.
"I wish all those taking part in the auditions the very best of luck and look forward to meeting and working with the young cast in 2022.”
For details on booking performer auditions, locations, musician auditions, audition fees, course fees and bursaries visit www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org/auditions or by phone 020 8563 7725.
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