If you have an interest in theatre and the English language, why not join us? We are always looking for new people to join us. And we don’t just need actors!
The EDS is made up mostly of students who regularly come and go (and some who come back again!), so we are always looking for new people to join us. We don’t just need actors, but also people who are keen to work behind the scenes. You also don’t have to be a student to take part.
The next opportunity to join us will be for the summer production in July/August 2026. Introductory meetings and auditions will take place in the middle of April. We will publish the dates and times here at the beginning of April.
If you are interested in taking part – either as an actor or behind the scenes – please come along to one of the meetings to find out more and, if you wish, to audition.
Register your interest
We can let you know the exact dates of the auditions. You are not commiting to anything by filling in this form.
FAQ Taking part
Taking part
Why join the EDS?
Maybe you’ve seen some of our plays, are interested in theatre, or just want to get involved with a fun group of people. Even if you have no ambitions to become an actor or actress and can’t even see yourself on stage: if you have an interest in theatre and the English language, there is plenty to do off stage as well.
Do I have to be a student to take part?
Whilst the majority of our members are currently studying at the FAU, this is not a requirement.
How much of a commitment is it to be part of the EDS?
We perform two plays every year – one week in February and one week in July / August with the rehearsal phases starting in October and April.
We usually rehearse Mondays to Thursdays from 8 – 10.30 pm. For most of the semester only the director need be present for every rehearsal. Principal actors usually have to rehearse on 2 or 3 evenings püer week, while smaller parts may require only one rehearsal per week. The weeks before the performances, however, demands a very large time commitment from all those involved, so if you are offered a part in a play, please bear this in mind before committing.
EDS productions are team efforts and even those with smaller parts are expected to be involved in the prepration stage, for example with stage-building or other ‘off-stage’ tasks.
I can’t / don’t want to act. How else can I be involved?
Introductory meetings are held in the first teaching week of each semester (usually mid-April for the summer production and mid-October for the winter production) where you can find out more about what possibilities there are and tell us how you would like to be involved.
Actors, singers, dancers, make-up artists, stage designers, stage builders, costume makers, lighting technicians, sound technicians, poster and programme designers, ticket sellers, gophers, dogsbodies, and general factotums are always welcome to come along.
A production on this scale is not possible without many people to do the many jobs.
Is there a minimum age to take part?
You need to be at least 18 years old to take part, though there may be possibilities for younger people to be involved in certain aspects of a production.
I have an idea for a production. Do you want to hear it?
Whilst suggestions are always welcome from members, there are many factors to take into account when deciding which play to perform – not least the usually large number of people who wish to take part, as well as rights and royalties considerations. The EDS is not a democracy, however, and the play is always chosen and cast by the director.