South Asian dancers, actors and singers wanted to appear in COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, a new musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House from 29 May 2025.
Producers are looking for South Asian performers to join the cast. If you’re an exceptional dancer, singer and actor from a South Asian background, send your CV, contact details, headshot and a short audition video (2 minutes maximum) showing off your skills to comefallinlovecasting@gmail.com.
All genders are invited to submit. Closing date for submissions of interest is 7 January 2025. Please note submission does not guarantee an audition. Auditions will start on 13 January 2025 - successful applicants will begin rehearsals in London on 14 April 2025 and performances at Manchester Opera House from 29 May - 21 June 2025.
Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will be set in the UK and directed by Aditya Chopra, the original director of the record-breaking, award-sweeping Hindi-language film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, also known as DDLJ. DDLJ is the longest-running title in Indian cinema, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995.
Cultures will collide in the stage musical adaptation of the beloved hit romantic-comedy film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, set to the exuberant beat of 18 all-new songs created for the production.
Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical is the story of Simran, a young British Indian woman whose future is set: an arranged marriage back in India to a family friend. But when she convinces her strict father that she should spend a summer of freedom and fun in Europe, she falls in love with Rog, a rich, charming British boy who is her father’s worst nightmare. Can she be true to both her heritage and her heart? Can carefree Rog win over her traditional father?
The award-winning creative team includes book writer and lyricist by Nell Benjamin, composers Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani (popularly called Vishal & Shekhar in India), choreographer Rob Ashford, set designer Derek McLane, and casting director David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.
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