Character Breakdown:

 

Young Girls

Young Rachel

Playing Age: 15–17

Characteristics: Thoughtful, emotional, introverted leader

Overview: Rachel is the emotional heart of the group. Quiet and loyal, she dreams big but often holds back. She's introspective and gentle, with a deep love for The Band.

 

Young Claire

Playing Age: 15–17

Characteristics: Bold, funny, protective

Overview: Loud, quick-witted and confident. Claire brings energy to the group and defends her friends with fire. A joker with depth beneath the surface.

 

Young Zoe

Playing Age: 15–17

Characteristics: Reserved, intellectual, observant

Overview: The quiet thinker of the group. Zoe is insightful, cautious, and often holds back. She processes emotions deeply but shows little on the surface.

 

Young Heather

Playing Age: 15–17

Characteristics: Glamorous, cheeky, confident

Overview: Bold and image-conscious, Heather masks insecurity with glamour and confidence. She’s full of life, charm, and sparkle.

Debbie

Playing Age: 15–17

Characteristics: Energetic, joyful, magnetic

Overview: The heart and soul of the group. Debbie is bubbly, fun, and full of hope. Her tragic early death is a key emotional moment in the show.

 

Young Girls Audition Material

Script Pages: 7–10 (From end of first song to: “On stage, at The Apollo at 7.30pm.”)

Songs – Back for Good and Rule the World (First verse and chorus)

 

Older Girls

Rachel (Older)

Playing Age: 40s

Characteristics: Grounded, reflective, emotionally strong

Overview: Grown-up Rachel has built a life and family, but her connection to the past still shapes her. Her journey is about reconnection—with herself and her friends.

 

Claire (Older)

Playing Age: 40s

Characteristics: Straight-talking, bold, funny

Overview: Life-hardened but hilarious, Claire has grit and warmth in equal measure. She’s survived tough times and uses humour as her shield.

 

Zoe (Older)

Playing Age: 40s

Characteristics: Reserved, successful, introspective

Overview: Now a professional woman, Zoe has closed off emotionally over time. Reuniting with the girls forces her to reflect on lost time and dreams.

 

Heather (Older)

Playing Age: 40s

Characteristics: Flashy, funny, fragile underneath

Overview: Still obsessed with glamour, Heather is funny, flirtatious, and loud—but not shallow. She hides a lot under her sparkle.

 

Older Girls Audition Material

Script Pages: 78–80 (End with “All here. All together.”) This scene captures the emotional climax of their journey, reconciliation, and shared memory of Debbie. Focus on truth, vulnerability, and warmth.

Songs – Back for Good and Rule the World (First verse and chorus)

 

Men

Jeff

Playing Age: 40s-50s

Characteristics: Loyal, practical, emotionally unsure

Overview: Rachel’s partner. Quiet and well-meaning, Jeff doesn’t know how to express himself but clearly loves his partner.

Jeff Audition Material

Script Pages: 41–42 (End before The Garden). A grounded and intimate domestic scene with Rachel. Shows Jeff's awkwardness and sincerity.

No singing audition required.

 

Dave

Playing Age: 40s-50s

Characteristics: Blunt, cheeky, working-class humour.

Overview: Caretaker, Bus Driver, Roadie, Airline Staff, Czech policeman, Airport Cleaner.  Funny, self-deprecating, and a bit rough around the edges. A warm comedic role with strong timing.

 

Dave Audition Material

Script Pages: 53–54

No singing audition required.

 

“The Band”

Playing Age: 17 - 25

While not directly about Take That, the boyband in the musical is clearly inspired by them, and the show features many of their well-known songs

The Band sing and dance all 16 songs in 5 part harmony.  Tenor range.

The Band must be able to move well although dance experience is not an essential requirement.

 

“The Band” audition material

Songs – Greatest Day and Shine (First verse and chorus)