National Theatre Connections Auditions

Are you a young performer looking for a chance to shine on stage? The Gulbenkian Arts Centre is holding auditions for the National Theatre Connections play, The Manhattan Project, and is seeking performers aged 13-19 to be part of the cast.

What will the play be about? The Manhattan Project, written by Rasmus Lindberg and translated by Edward Buffalo Bromberg, follows the story of Katya, a girl who escapes into a dream world where she becomes a private detective in 1940s New York, on a mission to rescue Albert Einstein from the Nazis.

Who will be leading the project? The National Theatre will be providing directors to work on the production, which will be performed at both the Gulbenkian Theatre and Trinity Theatre, with key dates including a preview on 6th February, performances at the Gulbenkian on 6th and 7th March, and a final performance at Trinity Theatre on 2nd May, and auditions will be held on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury, tickets are with the button beside the article.

What support is available for participants? The Gulbenkian Arts Centre is committed to making auditions and rehearsals accessible for all, and encourages anyone who needs help or support to get in touch, with rehearsals starting in November.