Male short stature actor for new touring show

The Entertainer is new play by Hamzeh Al Hussien, Lindsay Rodden and Amy Golding

Produced by Steph Connell Productions in association with Adopt a Playwright, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, Shubbak and Live Theatre.

The Entertainer is a two act, two hander play about a friendship between two actors, it is filled with humour, pathos and drama.

After his acting debut in Snow White, Nizar discovers that panto is just for Christmas and there aren’t many theatre auditions when you’re four-foot-eight. How can he support his loved ones back home when the wolves are at the door?

Nizar joins fellow actor Alex on the night-time party circuit, for a rollercoaster tour of the bright lights and dark corners of modern Britain.

Inspired by real events, The Entertainer is a funny, tender and at times toe-curling journey into the hidden world of British entertainment. A road-trip movie of a play, it paints a portrait of the UK through the eyes of someone new to the country: the culture, the camaraderie, and the morning after.

From the team that brought you the award-winning tour de force PENGUIN, THE ENTERTAINER explores the line between empowerment and exploitation, as we follow Nizar on a quest for independence, joy, dignity and a bloody brilliant good night out.

Praise for Penguin:

“An extraordinary tale, told with beautiful simplicity” Disability Arts Online

“Uplifting tale of finding self-acceptance and joy” The Stage ****

“An extraordinary solo show” The Scotsman ****

Hamzeh Al Hussien – Best Newcomer for PENGUIN, North East Culture Awards 2023

Character Breakdown:

ALEX: (25-45) Northern British male, short in stature, clever, funny, charming, can be rude and abrasive, has dry humour. He dreams of being a classical actor.