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Four couples gather in a suburban home for an evening of wine, cheese and more intimate pleasures. Seasoned swingers and curious new-comers alike are intrigued and unsettled by the arrival of one guest in particular, and comic mayhem ensues.
The Sex Party by Terry Johnson is a black comedy about sexual freedom, gender politics, consent and liberation. Humourous and satirical, farcical and thoughtful, the play explores the complexity of contemporary sexual relations in a bold, erotic, and hilarious manner.
Only suitable for adults. 18+

The show will run in Liverpool 1st-11th September 2026 and will be directed by Tony and Olivier award winner, TERRY JOHNSON.
Rehearsals will be 2-3 weeks leading up to this.
A flat fee of £600 is available.
ALEX
Late 40’s, comfortably off, academic. Upper middle class. Relaxed, sophisticated of thought. Genial but somehow reserved.
HETTY
Early 30’s, bubbly, ex-dancer, photographer. Bright and cheeky. Sex positive but innocent with it. Genuinely vivacious. Disarmingly frank.
GILLY
Mid 40’s, handsome, housewife. Intelligent and curious. Oppressed but not defeated by the trials of marriage. She rises to most occasions. Her slight bitterness with life’s disappointments she takes out only on her husband, and herself. Her sexual drive has been smothered, but is still there.
JAKE
Late 40’s, casual conservative, teacher. Lower middle class, working class background. Personable but slightly edgy. Chippy on occasions.
JEFF
Mid 50’s, strong-jawed American, Republican through and through. A business consultant. Dominant in most situations, respectfully or otherwise, as the whim takes him.
MAGDALENA
Mid 40’s, Russian, wiry, attractive. Very outspoken and honest. A nymphomaniac. An alcoholic. Underneath her lust for life, a huge sadness born of displacement.
TIM
Early 40’s, amiable, actor and phone sales. He’s gauche and genuine. He likes soft drugs. Hard to discern his level of intelligence because he’s refused to grow up.
CAMILLA
Late 40's, austere, painter, arts and craft supplies. She’s controlling and opinionated.
LUCY
Late 30's, angular, quiet, dignified. A trans-woman. Lucy plays gentle high or low status. Knowing when to display which is her hard-earned survival strategy.

There will be brief moments of full fontal nudity for all characters apart fom JEFF and LUCY. These will be tastefully lit and will not involve sexual contact. The 'sex party' takes place in the living room and the audience do not see it as they only see things from the kitchen. However, characters come into the kitchen briefly in various states of undress including nude.
This is to be consistent with the truth of the situation and to create the required sense of vulnerability. All expectations will be discussed before any roles are offered.
1. Download the script below and read it through to understand what is involved for each character.
2. Record and send a self tape of you reading the relevant section from the audition sides document below. Please send this as a link to a platform such as YouTube to info@northerncomedytheatre.com. The deadline is 31st March 2026.
3. Face-to-face auditions will take place in Liverpool on Saturday 18th April for successful applicants.

The Northern Comedy Theatre
St. Helens - Merseyside - UK
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