Pygmalion - Auditions
Directed by Stephen Lee
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most influential plays in the English language. Pygmalion is a sharp, character-driven work exploring class, identity, language, and transformation.
Stephen Lee’s production will focus on the intimacy of the text, with a stripped-back staging that places emphasis firmly on performance, voice, and character.
Audition Details
Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
Venue: The Claddagh Association, 1/8 Dewar Street, Morley WA
Format: 15-minute booked audition slots
Additional auditions / callbacks may be required and will take place:
Wednesday 13 May, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Auditionees are asked to prepare a short monologue in either:
RP (well-spoken upper-class English), or
A working-class British accent (e.g. Cockney)
You may also be asked to cold read.
Rehearsals
Commencing 1 June 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays (evenings)
Saturdays (daytime)
Rehearsals will be scheduled by scene to respect cast availability.
Performance Season
Old Mill Theatre
Evenings (7:30pm): 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 August
Matinees (1:30pm): 16, 23 August
Bump-in and Tech Week: Week of 9 August
(All cast must be available)
Casting
A range of roles are available across ages and experience levels.
Strong character work and a willingness to engage with accent are essential.
Characters
Eliza Doolittle (F, 20s)
The description from Shaw at the beginning of the play “she is not at all a romantic figure. She is probably 18, or twenty.” And later, “produces an impression of such remarkable distinction and beauty.”
Eliza from the beginning of the play has a strong character, but in her initial position is not able to stand up for herself. Her confidence grows throughout the play, so that in the end, she is able to declare her independence and strike out on her own.
It is vitally important that the actor speaks with a Cockney accent at the beginning of the play which gradually becomes a rather stilted and formal way of speaking until her new accent becomes more comfortable for her.
Professor Henry Higgins (M, 40s)
“He appears in the morning light as a robust, vital, appetising sort of man of forty or thereabouts…”
He is energetic, scientific, and deeply absorbed in his work, often careless about the feelings of others. His manner ranges from genial bullying to stormy petulance, yet he remains likeable. His speech must be impeccable.
Colonel Pickering (M, 50+)
An elderly gentleman – an amiable military type. A true gentleman.
His behaviour, more than anything, helps transform Eliza into a lady. His military background should be reflected in his presence and conduct.
Alfred Doolittle (M, 40+)
Eliza’s father. An elderly but vigorous dustman with a highly expressive voice.
He understands himself and is content in his place in society, until he is unexpectedly thrust into the middle class.
Mrs Higgins (F, 60+)
Henry’s mother. A woman of the upper classes, intelligent and perceptive.
She knows her son well and, while she loves him, has little patience for his behaviour.
Mrs Eynsford Hill (F, 40+)
Well-bred, quiet, and dignified despite reduced means.
She shows kindness to Eliza and represents a class adjusting to social change.
Clara Eynsford Hill (F, 20+)
Socially confident with a modern edge.
Her bravado reflects the uncertainty of her financial and social position.
Freddy Eynsford Hill (M, 20s)
A romantic young man with little direction.
He is kind, likeable, and devoted to Eliza.
Mrs Pearce (F, Any)
Higgins’ long-suffering housekeeper.
A practical role that requires the actor to shape how she manages Higgins’ eccentric behaviour.
Additional Roles
There could be three or four other actors required for small roles of maids and bystanders.
Important Information
This is a non-paid community theatre production.
All actors cast and crew must be financial members of Irish Theatre Players:
www.trybooking.com/DHTDW
Enquiries
For artistic or creative questions, Stephen Lee is happy to take calls:
0403 889 352
For all other enquiries, please contact Irish Theatre Players via:
itp@irishtheatreplayers.com.au
or Facebook Messenger.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most influential plays in the English language. Pygmalion is a sharp, character-driven work exploring class, identity, language, and transformation.
Stephen Lee’s production will focus on the intimacy of the text, with a stripped-back staging that places emphasis firmly on performance, voice, and character.
Audition Details
Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
Venue: The Claddagh Association, 1/8 Dewar Street, Morley WA
Format: 15-minute booked audition slots
Additional auditions / callbacks may be required and will take place:
Wednesday 13 May, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Auditionees are asked to prepare a short monologue in either:
RP (well-spoken upper-class English), or
A working-class British accent (e.g. Cockney)
You may also be asked to cold read.
Rehearsals
Commencing 1 June 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays (evenings)
Saturdays (daytime)
Rehearsals will be scheduled by scene to respect cast availability.
Performance Season
Old Mill Theatre
Evenings (7:30pm): 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 August
Matinees (1:30pm): 16, 23 August
Bump-in and Tech Week: Week of 9 August
(All cast must be available)
Casting
A range of roles are available across ages and experience levels.
Strong character work and a willingness to engage with accent are essential.
Characters
Eliza Doolittle (F, 20s)
The description from Shaw at the beginning of the play “she is not at all a romantic figure. She is probably 18, or twenty.” And later, “produces an impression of such remarkable distinction and beauty.”
Eliza from the beginning of the play has a strong character, but in her initial position is not able to stand up for herself. Her confidence grows throughout the play, so that in the end, she is able to declare her independence and strike out on her own.
It is vitally important that the actor speaks with a Cockney accent at the beginning of the play which gradually becomes a rather stilted and formal way of speaking until her new accent becomes more comfortable for her.
Professor Henry Higgins (M, 40s)
“He appears in the morning light as a robust, vital, appetising sort of man of forty or thereabouts…”
He is energetic, scientific, and deeply absorbed in his work, often careless about the feelings of others. His manner ranges from genial bullying to stormy petulance, yet he remains likeable. His speech must be impeccable.
Colonel Pickering (M, 50+)
An elderly gentleman – an amiable military type. A true gentleman.
His behaviour, more than anything, helps transform Eliza into a lady. His military background should be reflected in his presence and conduct.
Alfred Doolittle (M, 40+)
Eliza’s father. An elderly but vigorous dustman with a highly expressive voice.
He understands himself and is content in his place in society, until he is unexpectedly thrust into the middle class.
Mrs Higgins (F, 60+)
Henry’s mother. A woman of the upper classes, intelligent and perceptive.
She knows her son well and, while she loves him, has little patience for his behaviour.
Mrs Eynsford Hill (F, 40+)
Well-bred, quiet, and dignified despite reduced means.
She shows kindness to Eliza and represents a class adjusting to social change.
Clara Eynsford Hill (F, 20+)
Socially confident with a modern edge.
Her bravado reflects the uncertainty of her financial and social position.
Freddy Eynsford Hill (M, 20s)
A romantic young man with little direction.
He is kind, likeable, and devoted to Eliza.
Mrs Pearce (F, Any)
Higgins’ long-suffering housekeeper.
A practical role that requires the actor to shape how she manages Higgins’ eccentric behaviour.
Additional Roles
There could be three or four other actors required for small roles of maids and bystanders.
Important Information
This is a non-paid community theatre production.
All actors cast and crew must be financial members of Irish Theatre Players:
www.trybooking.com/DHTDW
Enquiries
For artistic or creative questions, Stephen Lee is happy to take calls:
0403 889 352
For all other enquiries, please contact Irish Theatre Players via:
itp@irishtheatreplayers.com.au
or Facebook Messenger.
Saturday 9 May 2026 (UTC+08)
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The Claddagh Association
1/, 8 Dewar Street, Morley WA 6062
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