Peaky Blinders Monologues & Audition Scenes
6 audition scenes from Peaky Blinders. Available as duologue & monologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Steven Knight
The Guns in the Church
Characters: Thomas, Polly
Polly confronts Thomas in a church about a secret he is keeping regarding the factory. Thomas reveals that his men accidentally stole a massive shipment of government weapons intended for Libya, placing the family in extreme danger from the authorities.
Danny's Last Request
Characters: Thomas, Danny
Thomas Shelby prepares to execute his friend and fellow war veteran Danny Whizz-Bang to settle a blood feud with an Italian gang. As Danny reflects on his trauma from the Great War and makes final requests for his family, Thomas offers a moment of mercy and brotherhood before the fatal shot.
Campbell's Sermon to the Police
Characters: Campbell
Chief Inspector Campbell delivers a blistering, fire-and-brimstone speech to a room of corrupt police officers. He condemns their complicity with local gangs and introduces a new, ruthless reinforcement squad to purge the city of crime and political subversion.
Campbell's Indoctrination
Characters: Campbell
Chief Inspector Campbell delivers a scathing and intimidating introductory speech to a room of corrupt police officers. He establishes his moral superiority and outlines his mission to purge the city of gangs, communists, and internal corruption with religious fervor.
The False Execution
Characters: Thomas, Danny
Thomas Shelby prepares to execute his friend and fellow soldier, Danny, to prevent a gang war with the Italians. Danny, suffering from severe PTSD, accepts his fate while Thomas promises to care for Danny's family and provide them with a life away from violence.
The Family Council
Characters: Thomas, Arthur, Polly, John, Ada
The Shelby family gathers to discuss a new threat: a ruthless Chief Inspector arriving from Belfast to clean up Birmingham. Thomas subtly usurps his brother Arthur's leadership by providing intelligence on the inspector's history, leading to a sharp confrontation with Aunt Polly over family secrets and gender dynamics.
About Peaky Blinders Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Peaky Blinders? Our collection includes 6 carefully curated duologue and monologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Steven Knight, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.
How to use Peaky Blinders scenes for auditions
Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.
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