We are currently casting for all roles in Liam Mansfield's Clothes Swap which premieres in the Robert Bolt Theatre at Waterside in June 2026.
Set inside a youth club, a space of refuge, resistance and radical self-expression, the story follows a group of queer young people navigating identity, belonging and the beautiful chaos of becoming themselves. At its heart is their fiercely protective but emotionally drained youth leader, alongside an outsider whose suspicion threatens the fragile safety of the group.
Honest, funny and deeply compassionate, the play explores what it means to be seen, supported and held by community. It celebrates the vital importance of spaces where queer young people can exist without explanation, while confronting the tensions that arise when those spaces are misunderstood or challenged.
This is a story about care, conflict and the power of showing up for one another.
Clothes Swap is the first in-house production by Waterside Arts and was originally developed by Green Carnation Theatre.
- Rehearsals: 04 – 29 May 2026
- Tech: 01 – 02 June 2026
- Production Dates: 03 – 06 June 2026
Clothes Swap is written by Liam Mansfield, Directed by Nathaniel J Hall and produced by Waterside Arts.
Closing date for all Casting submissions 12 March 2026, 17:00
Submissions can also be made via Spotlight