The Flint Street Nativity
Launch Night & Read-Through: 25th August
Auditions: 1st & 3rd September
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8th Sept
Show Dates: 8th – 12th December
Synopsis
Mizzis Horrocks’ Year Two class are about to perform their annual nativity… but with seven-year-olds, things rarely go to plan! Tempers flare over who got the best parts, forgotten lines lead to glorious improvisation, and the traditional Christmas story descends into delightful chaos.
As the play unfolds, the children are also transformed into their parents, giving a hilarious and surprisingly touching glimpse into family life beyond the classroom. Warm, witty and wonderfully recognisable, The Flint Street Nativity is a festive comedy full of heart that celebrates the excitement, anxieties and magic of Christmas through the eyes of children.
Casting
All performers play two roles: a 7 year old child in Miss Horrocks’ class and that child’s parent. Ages are flexible, as the humour comes from the actors’ ability to portray both seven-year-olds and adults rather than from their actual age.
Most roles are open to performers of any gender, provided the parental relationships remains believable. We are committed to inclusive casting and welcome performers of all backgrounds.
The roles of Mary and Joseph will be cast as written. All other roles are gender-flexible.
We’re looking for actors with strong characterisation, comic timing and the confidence to switch seamlessly between childlike exuberance and recognisable adult personalities.
Mary
Gender: Female (cast as written)
Age:Flexible
Lead | Vocalist (Sings & plays recorder)
The quintessential “perfect” student. Mary is impeccably behaved, has memorized every single one of her lines, and has rehearsed relentlessly at home with her mother. She takes her role *very* seriously, complete with live recorder solos and pristine vocals. Highly organized (and a little bossy), she spends much of the play attempting to micromanage her classmates to keep the production on track.
Gabriel
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Female)
Age: Flexible
Lead | Vocalist
The undisputed “Queen Bee” of the classroom. Gabriel is loud, domineering, and bitterly disappointed not to be playing Mary. Unafraid to throw her weight around, she actively tries to upstage Mary whenever possible. A fantastic comic role requiring strong physical acting, sharp timing, and confidence on stage.
Herod / Joseph
Gender: Male (cast as written)
Age:Flexible
Supporting / Featured
A deeply reluctant stand-in Joseph who would much rather be playing sports. He is independent, prefers his own company, and is utterly baffled by Mary’s insistence on fixing his hair and making them act like a “proper” married couple. Great physical comedy potential in his bewildered, passive response to the nativity chaos.
Narrator
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Male)
Age: Flexible
Lead | Vocalist
Bursting with nervous excitement, the Narrator has practiced endlessly and cannot wait to show their dad that they know every word. Beneath the eager-to-please exterior lies a sensitive child who is privately coping with tensions and changes at home. Requires an actor who can balance high-energy comedy with moments of genuine emotional vulnerability.
The Angel
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Female)
Age:Flexible
Supporting
Gabriel’s loyal sidekick. The Angel works exhausting overtime to stay on Gabriel’s good side and retain her spot in the coveted “popular group.” Highly anxious about keeping the peace, she constantly navigates classroom politics while trying to remember her cues.
Star of Bethlehem
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Male)
Age: Flexible
Supporting
A passionate space enthusiast who treats the role of the Star as a serious scientific commission. Thrilled to be on stage, they are determined to ensure the star’s path and astronomical facts are 100% accurate, completely unbothered by the dramatic narrative around them.
Ass
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Male)
Age: Flexible
Supporting | Vocalist
Having an absolute blast playing the donkey. The Ass receives extra learning support at school, meaning they spend time out of the main classroom and aren’t as integrated into the core friend groups. Despite being a bit of an outsider, they throw themselves into their performance with pure joy and zero self-consciousness.
Innkeeper
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Male)
Age: Flexible
Supporting Lead | Vocalist
The class troublemaker. The Innkeeper is the kid who is constantly getting told off, but underneath the bravado is a misunderstood child looking for affection and validation. He is hopelessly besotted with Jenny Bennett (Mary) and uses his scene to try and win her heart. Brilliant comedic role with a surprisingly sweet center.
Wise Gold
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Female)
Age:Flexible
Supporting
Trapped in the awkward middle ground of the Gabriel-Angel dynamic. Wise Gold spends the play trying to navigate the playground friendship triangle, doing her best to stay neutral, keep her head down, and just muddle through the performance intact.
Wise Frankincense
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Male)
Age:Flexible
Supporting Lead | Vocalist
Terrified of speaking in public, Frankincense struggles with a speech impediment/stutter that makes performing in front of a crowd daunting. Despite the paralyzing stage fright and intense nervousness, they show immense bravery in tackling their lines and musical numbers.
Shepherd
Gender: Gender-Flexible (traditionally Female)
Age:Flexible
Supporting Lead | Vocalist
Extremely matter-of-fact, realistic, and completely no-nonsense. As the sibling of the Innkeeper, she spends half her time heavily disapproving of his antics. Coming from a farming background, she is quick to correct everyone on how real sheep, farms, and agriculture actually work.
Titanic the Musical
Launch Night: 8th September
Auditions & Recalls: 13th & 17th September
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 21st Sept
Show Dates: 9th – 13th February