Beetlejuice announces open auditions for Lydia Deetz in the West End

Open auditions for the role of Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice: The Musical have been revealed.

Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at the Prince Edward Theatre, where it will run from Wednesday 20 May 2026 until Saturday 17 April 2027. The production is based on the 1988 Warner Bros. film directed by Tim Burton and follows teenager Lydia, who encounters a pair of recently deceased homeowners and the ghost Beetlejuice after moving into a new house.

The open call will take place on Thursday 22 January from 10am to 6pm at a central London location. The production team is seeking a female-presenting actor to play the role, playing age late teens (16–18), no taller than 5’4”, and of any appearance.

The musical features a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. The West End production will be directed by Alex Timbers, with choreography by Connor Gallagher. The creative team also includes scenic designer David Korins, costume designer William Ivey Long, lighting designer Kenneth Posner, sound designer Peter Hylenski and projection designer Peter Nigrini, alongside specialists in puppetry, special effects, illusions, hair, wigs and make-up.

Casting is by Harry Blumenau. Further information about the open auditions and registration details can be found via the casting director’s website.

The musical originally opened on Broadway in 2019, returning in 2022 following the pandemic shutdown, and has since toured extensively in the United States and played internationally in Tokyo, Seoul, Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. The UK production is produced by Crossroads Live and Warner Bros Theatre Ventures.