Theatre Royal Plymouth on the hunt for children’s ensemble for this year’s panto
Theatre Royal Plymouth is offering primary school children the opportunity to star in this year’s pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, following the successful return of a children’s ensemble in its panto, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, last year.
To be able to audition, children should be in year 3 to 6, live within a 20-mile radius of TRP and not be taller than 4 feet 7 inches. All those trying out should be competent in modern dance and will be taught a routine as part of the audition. Two teams of eight children will be chosen to appear alternately in the pantomime which will be taking place from Friday 13 December to Saturday 11 January.
Auditions take place at TR2 Production & Learning Centre in Cattedown from 10am – 1pm on 27 October, with registration from 9:15am. For more information, visit: https://theatreroyal.com/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-childrens-ensemble-auditions/
TRP are keen to ensure that there are no financial barriers associated with accessing this opportunity, so there are travel bursaries available to support travel expenses that are required to take part in the show, and all meals on show days will be provided.
Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph will star as The Wicked Queen in this year’s panto, with broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder as The Man In The Mirror. Following her lead role in The Artist earlier this year, Briana Craig will be returning to Plymouth this festive season playing Snow White, alongside comedian Andy Ford as Muddles, and West End stars Samuel Holmes and Scott Maurice as The Governess and The Prince.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, the magnificent seven and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit The Wicked Queen and let love prevail in this glittering festive treat for all ages.
Audition details:
When?
- Sunday 27 October 2024
- Registration will take place from 9:15am, and auditions will start at 10:00am. Please be prepared to stay until 1pm.
Where?
- TR2 Production & Learning Centre, 12 Neptune Park, Plymouth, PL4 0SJ.
Casting requirements:
These auditions are open for children who can meet the following requirements:
- You must be in Key Stage 2, so currently in Primary School Years 3 to 6.
- You must be no taller than 4 feet 7 inches and will be measured, in bare feet, on arrival.
- You must be competent in modern dance and will be taught a routine, as part of your audition, on the day. If you wish to know more about the style of dance that happens in our pantomime, please email young.company@theatreroyal.com
- You must be available for the following rehearsals:
Thursday 07 November, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Thursday 21 November, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Thursday 28 November, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Sunday 01 December, 10:00am – 12:00pm
- You must be available, every day from Monday 09 December – Saturday 11 January for full company rehearsals and performances.
- You must live within a 20-mile radius of Theatre Royal Plymouth.
- TRP is particularly keen to meet young people who have never been involved in their pantomimes before and we encourage young performers from all backgrounds to come and audition for the pantomime. If this is all new to you, find out about our pre-audition workshop below.
- Taking part in the auditions and the show are all free of charge.
Want to find out a bit more about what it is like to audition and if being in a pantomime is for you? Come along to a free pre-audition workshop this weekend where you can get a feeling for the kind of dance steps you might learn in your audition. You will be able to ask any questions so you can feel as prepared as possible for the audition day. This is a great opportunity for anyone who hasn’t auditioned before.
This workshop will be on first come first served basis. Please email young.company@theatreroyal.com if you have any questions.
