BBC drama Babs is now casting lead speaking roles in London.
According to reports, casting directors are now casting for the upcoming BBC1 drama BABS. Casting director Jill Trevellick is now casting teen actors to play a young Barbara Windsor in the new BBC One drama.
About BABS:
Set in the 1990s, BABS will tell the heart-warming story of Barbara Windsor. BABS is written by Tony Jordan and will air next year on BBC1 as Barbara approaches her 80th birthday.
To audition for a role on BABS, check out the casting call details below.
BBC One Drama BABS Casting Call
Casting for a small 12 – 14 year girl to play a young Barbara Windsor in a BBC single drama.
BABS – A 90 minute single drama for BBC1.
Production Company – BBC Studios in association with Red Planet.
Director – TBC
Producer – Jules Hussey
Casting Director – Jill Trevellick
Set in the 1990s, BABS will tell the heart-warming story of Barbara Windsor. BABS is written by Tony Jordan and will air next year on BBC1 as Barbara approaches her 80th birthday.
We are looking for a girl with a playing age of 12 – 14yrs. MUST BE SMALL – Max height 5ft, with blonde/light brown hair.
Fun loving, sweet, characterful cockney with a real sparkle in her eyes – a believable younger version of Barbara Windsor. Capable of honest, natural and emotional scenes as well as the ability to sing confidently and dance/move extremely well.
Genuine London/Cockney/Estuary accent or must have the ability to do the accent completely believably.
Must be able to provide a London base for filming.
NB – Filming in October for 4 weeks.
Previous professional acting experience not required.
Please email a short film (taken on a phone will do fine) introducing yourself – name, age and a little bit about yourself and sing the verse and chorus of any song. You can send as an attachment or email a link to the film.
Applications must be submitted by a parent or guardian electronically only to: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JULY 28th.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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