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Oscar Winner's Play Seeks Local Pottery Stars
4 Oct
Summary
- Community cast sought for new play by Oscar-winning actor Rachel Shenton.
- Play 'Gladstone Girls' is set in Stoke-on-Trent's 1960s pottery industry.
- No prior acting experience needed; pottery workers encouraged to apply.
The New Vic theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme is launching a new play, 'Gladstone Girls,' adapted from Oscar-winning actor Rachel Shenton's podcast. Shenton, a Stoke-on-Trent native, has penned a stage version focusing on female pottery workers upholding factory traditions in the early 1960s. The production aims to celebrate the craft and artistry of local working people.
The theatre is calling for community members to join the cast and crew. Individuals interested in performing or assisting off-stage are encouraged to apply, with a particular appeal to those who have direct experience within the pottery industry. No prior acting experience is required, though candidates should be comfortable performing on stage and ready for the challenge.
'Gladstone Girls' is scheduled to open on February 6, 2027, and will run until February 27, 2027. Rehearsals are set to commence in January 2027. Those wishing to express their interest must do so by November 22, 2026, via the theatre's website.
