Upcoming Auditions
Spring: 4–7 March 2026
The Picture of Dorian Gray
From the novel by Oscar Wilde
Adapted by George Shore
Directed by George Shore and Mark Todd
Audition Dates
You only need to attend one audition, but please reserve the callback date too, and make sure you’re available for the performance dates. You don’t need to book a place or prepare an audition piece, just turn up! Please read the section below for more information about how we audition.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 — 7:30pm
The Harlequin: 108 Nursery St, Sheffield S3 8GG
Sunday, 2 November 2025 — 5:00pm
Heist: 107 Neepsend Ln, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AT
Callbacks Date
Thursday, 6 November 2025 — 7:30pm
Heist: 107 Neepsend Ln, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AT
Performance Dates
University of Sheffield Drama Studio:
Shearwood Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2TD
Tech and Dress Rehearsals
2–3 March 2026
Performances
4–7 March 2026
Characters
Lord Henry ‘Harry’ Wotton (he/him, 30-55)
A member of the landed gentry. An armchair philosopher who loves the sound of his own voice.
Basil Halwood (he/him, 25-35)
An Artist living in London. A talented man with an all consuming obsession.
Dorian Gray (he/him, 20-25)
A privileged young person living in London. A man willing to try and do anything and everything, provided it brings him a little happiness.
Lady Victoria Wotton (she/her, 30-55)
A member of the landed gentry, married to Lord Henry. A socialite with an eye for detail and an ear for scandal.
Mrs Vane (she/her, 40-70)
Front of house for a rundown London playhouse, Sybil’s mum. Aging and desperate for something, anything, interesting to happen.
Sybil Vane (she/her, 18-25)
A talented Shakespearean Actor working in London. Honest, naive and utterly devoted to her work and her love.
James Vane (he/him, 20-30)
A Sailor, Sybil Vane’s older Brother. Bitter, twisted and consumed with a need for his own brand of justice.
Alan Campbell (he/him, 30-50)
An Oxford educated scientist working in London. Withdrawn and haunted, he drifts in and out of London’s social circles.
Gladys (she/her, 20-30)
The Duchess of Monmouth, visiting London. A bored woman with a lust for life.
Sir Geoffrey (he/him, 30-50)
A member of the landed gentry and Gladys’ brother. Brash, uncouth and desperate for things to stay exactly ‘as they should be’.
Mrs Leaf (she/her, any age)
Dorian’s long term housekeeper at his house in London. Affectionate, diligent and loyal to a fault.
Ensemble Parts
Parker (he/him, any age)
Basil’s Servant
Victor (he/him, any age)
Dorian’s first servant, a Frenchman
Lady Knighton (she/her, any age)
A gossipy member of the landed gentry
Francis (he/him, any age)
Dorian’s new, younger servant
Val (she/her, any age)
A sex worker based out towards the Thames
Thornton (he/him, any age)
The Gamekeeper at Selby Royal
Auditions
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to audition, whether you’ve worked with us before or are a newcomer.
There’s no need to book, just show up to one of the two “Audition” dates listed. You only need to attend one audition, but please try to keep yourself free for the callback.
All auditions are workshop style and no prior preparation is necessary. Everyone who attends auditions will be considered fairly and have an equal opportunity to be cast in a role. Please bear in mind that callbacks are purely for our directors to test chemistry between actors they are considering. Being called back, or not being called back, should not be seen as confirmation of a role, nor a rejection.
We personally and privately inform all auditionees of the outcome of their audition, usually 1–2 weeks after auditions and callbacks are complete. Directors are usually happy to give feedback if you’re not successful.
You do not need to be a member to audition, but successful auditionees will be required to become a member as outlined on the Membership page. Membership also gives you 10% off at the bar, and discounted tickets to our shows!
If you have any accessibility needs, or any other concerns or questions, please get in touch via the Contact Form, send us a direct message on any of our social media platforms, or email us at thecompanysheffield@gmail.com.
Photo by Mark Todd