Acting casting calls and auditions in Manchester
13 open acting casting calls in Manchester, 2 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-05-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
13 of the 16 open castings in Manchester are acting work: 81%, against 80% across the whole catalog. 46% are listed as paid, against 62% of acting castings everywhere. None is listed as union. 1 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Short film (3), Online commercial (2) and Film (2). 26 cities have more open acting castings, led by Los Angeles.
Acting castings span feature and short films, television and streaming series, theatre, student films, web series and the commercial work that pays the rent between them. Many listings are non-union and open to self-submission.
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The numbers
| Open castings | 13 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 2 |
| Listed as paid | 46% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Short film | 3 |
| Online commercial | 2 |
| Film | 2 |
| Musical | 1 |
Latest acting castings in Manchester
- Huddersfield Gatsby Themed Murder MysteryActingPaidNewly postedGigs · Manchester
- 'Sleeping with Beauty' (Adult Pantomime)ActingPaidMusical · Manchester
- Slavic Ghost Film, New Feature by Bafta-Nom DirectorActingFeature Film · Manchester
- 'Am I a Good Man,' CrewActingShort Film · Manchester
- 'I've Met A Girl'ActingShort Film · Manchester
- Teaser Films for New Brand LaunchActingPaidRemoteCorporate Video · Remote
- Short Film About Hostels And IndependenceActingScripted Show · Manchester
- Football Promo ShootActingCommercial / BrandPaidOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Manchester
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FAQ
How many acting castings in Manchester are open right now?
13 as of Oct 07, 2 posted in the last 7 days, 46% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Headshot and résumé, and increasingly a reel or self-tape link
- Playable age range and union status
- Any accents, languages or special skills the role names
- Availability for the shoot dates listed
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
More in Manchester
Nearby cities: London 147 · Los Angeles 999 · New York 661 · Atlanta 167 · Toronto 127