CASTING

We are casting for A Taste Of Honey By Shelagh Delaney

As this is a porfit share production we are ideally looking for actors based in Salford and Greater Manchester area

If you are interested in being considered for an audition, please apply by emailing your spotlight link CV & photo to Roni info@salfordartstheatre.com with a subject heading of the role you are submitting for.

Production Company:  Salford Arts Theatre

Director: Roni Ellis

In Person Auditions/Location:  March at Salford Arts Theatre

Rehearsals:  May at Salford Arts Theatre

Performances: Wednesday 27th May  - Sunday 31st May

Profit Share Opportunity: expenses set fee £300 plus profit share

ROLES WE ARE CASTING 

A TASTE OF HONEY

By Shelagh Delaney

Setting: Working-class Salford, late 1950s

Tone: Gritty realism with sharp humor, emotional intimacy, and social tension

JIMMY (THE SAILOR)

Gender: Male

Playing Age: 20–30

Appearance: Black British

Role Size: Supporting

Description: Charming, playful, romantic but transient. Represents escape and possibility for Jo, but also impermanence.

Key Traits: Charisma; warmth; underlying sadness.

Actor Needs: Natural charm and strong chemistry with Jo.

Casting Notes

Naturalistic acting style essential.

Chemistry between Jo & Helen and Jo & Geoff is critical.

Sensitive handling of themes including race, sexuality, poverty, and teen pregnancy.

Actors should be comfortable with emotionally intimate material.

We are committed to inclusive casting practices, actively seeking diverse talent across race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, and socioeconomic background for every role, unless explicitly required by the narrative.