The Duffy show is a well-established tour that has been running for more than 25 years and provides a great way for the cast to see the country, act every day and change the lives of tamariki throughout Aotearoa
 

Audition Information
Wellington 28 October

Auckland 1 November

Feel free to enquire if you aren't based in one of those main centres and we can work out an alternative audition option.

Head over to the link below to register for an audition. If you have any questions you can email David at david.rumney@booksinhomes.org.nz

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/duffy2026

Tour Information

'The Duffy Show' in 2026 will see a cast of 4 actors tour Aotearoa between February and November with a show encouraging students to read and succeed. Performing in Duffy schools with audience sizes ranging from 10 to 400 is a great way to see the country while getting paid to perform.

The cast performs The Duffy Show twice a day, five days a week, making this a great way to develop your craft and gain confidence as an actor. Actors are paid a wage as employees (incl. Student loans and Kiwisaver) with the addition of per diems when away from Auckland. Accommodation outside of Auckland is covered and teams are provided with a touring vehicle and trailer while fuel and any other tour-related travel costs (e.g. ferries) are also covered. 

Jeff Szusterman will once again direct the show, and Leki Jackson-Bourke is our writer. One week of rehearsals will take place in Auckland from Monday 8 December 2025 and pick up again on Monday 12 January 2026 with the tour kicking off in early February. The tour will conclude in mid-November, 2025 (exact date TBC).

What are we looking for?

• Actors who are looking for nearly 11 months of full-time employment.
• Actors willing to perform generously with a youthful and diverse audience.
• Actors with full driver’s license. (Non-essential but will help your chances).
• Actors that have the stamina to work every day for an extended period.
• Actors wanting to explore all corners of Aotearoa.
• Actors who work well in a small team.
• Actors with a passion for books and literacy.
  
  Please note: This is an Auckland-based opportunity. Duffy Books in Homes cannot assist with accommodation etc. for those not Auckland based.
   

Actors will need to complete a police check to comply with the Vulnerable Children’s Act.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/duffy2026