Auditions
Auditions
Audition for Talisman mainstage productions
Here you will find the latest auditions and casting for upcoming shows at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Audition notices regularly posted and updated.
Scroll down or select the audition links below to see more details of auditions for our upcoming productions…
BACKSTAIRS BILLY
Director: Steve Smith
Playing Dates: 13th - 19th April 2026
Audition Dates: 28th September 2025 10:00 AM
Where: At the Talisman Theatre
THE UNFRIEND
Director: Vanessa Comer
Playing Dates: 9th - 14th February 2026
Audition Dates: 27th September 2025 10:00 AM
Where: At the Talisman Theatre
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Director: Chris Carpenter
Playing Dates: May 2026
Audition Dates: 5th October 2025 2:-00 PM
Where: At the Talisman Theatre
BLEAK EXPECTATIONS by MARK EVANS
BLEAK EXPECTATIONS by MARK EVANS
Directed by Michael Seeley
Playing dates 24th -29th August 2026
Read Through 19th February at 7:30 PM
Audition date 1st March at 10:00 AM
Director: Michael Seeley
Assistant Director: Maurice Smith
Production Manager: Jane Yates (assisted by Wendy Elliott)
Rehearsals will begin in early July. We should be able to work around short holidays, but the full cast will be needed for all rehearsals from 10th August onwards.
Dickens meets Monty Python in this wacky, fast-paced farce.
We are looking for a company of actors with excellent posture and diction who can create Dickensian characters with a twist. The ability to put the character over is more important than age or gender.
Auditions will start with some character poses and movement work before reading sections of the script. We will be looking for pace, projection, and perfect comic timing!
We are likely to double some roles, most likely as indicated in the script.
CHARACTERS
Sir Philip Bin – Narrator of the play. This is a large role with lots to say.
Pip Bin – Sir Philip as a young man. Slightly gullible; our well-meaning hero.
Thomas Bin – Pip’s father. Kind but stupid.
Agnes Bin – Pip’s mother. She goes mad after her husband’s death.
Pippa & Poppy Bin – Pip’s sisters. Strong-willed young ladies.
Skinflint Parsimonious – A kindly gentleman.
Gently Benevolent – A dastardly villain and master of disguise, including Harlan J. Trashcan.
Bakewell Havertwitch – Just what his name suggests.
Harry Biscuit – Pip’s best friend, who wants to hug him in a very un-Victorian way.
The Hardthrasher siblings – One actor plays three brothers and one sister. None of them are nice.
Ripely Fecund – Wants to get Pip into bed.
Broadly Fecund – Her father.
Flora Dies Early – Just what her name suggests.
Lily (the hand) – Very much in charge of props and health & safety on stage. A great opportunity to build a strong comic character with very few lines.
If you are interested, please join us for the read-through if you can. Michael Seeley 07527 497770.
Scripts are available for perusal. To register interest for the audition or for any further information, please complete the form below.
As with all auditions at The Talisman Theatre, there is very much an open audition policy in place and we welcome anyone to come along to the theatre and audition for the available roles. Please see our diversity statement below for more details…
Bleak Expectations Audition Form
ROCK OF AGES
Book by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
ROCK OF AGES
Book by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Directed by James Harris
Playing dates 22nd – 27th June 2026
Audition date 18th January 2025
Director – James Harris
Audition: 18th January 2026 – Registration from 9:30 am for a 10:30 am start. Tea and Coffee will be available from 9:30 am. Auditions will end at 4 pm. Please download the audition materials, which include links to the backing tracks used, lyrics to songs, character descriptions and scene extracts for reading.
To register interest of for more information, please complete the contact form below.
Auditionees must be over 18 by the end of March 2026.
James Harris.
As with all auditions at The Talisman Theatre, there is very much an open audition policy in place and we welcome anyone to come along to the theatre and audition for the available roles. Please see our diversity statement below for more details…
Rock of Ages Audition Form
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
A Streetcar Named Desire
📅 Audition Date: Sunday 5th October 2025, 2pm – 5pm
📍 Venue: Talisman Studio
🎭 Director: Chris Carpenter
🎬 Playing Dates: May 2026
Our May 2026 production will be this magnificent, passionate play. It follows the progress of Blanche Dubois’ visit to her younger sister Stella in New Orleans and the resulting clash of lifestyle and ideology, as she is drawn into conflict with Stella’s husband Stanley’s brash lower-class society and values.
*** Two small female roles in terms of lines but not time on stage remain to be cast – Mexican woman and Black Woman. ***
Please contact Chris via the form below if you need more information, or would like to offer your services.
As with all auditions at The Talisman Theatre, there is very much an open audition policy in place and we welcome anyone to come along to the theatre and audition for the available roles. Please see our diversity statement below for more details…
Streetcar Audition Form
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Heads Up, Superstars!
Our main stage shows are a whirlwind, and rehearsals overlap.
If you’re cast in one show, you’re typically not able to perform in the one immediately before or after.
This keeps everyone focused, helps our directors work their magic, and makes each production sparkle 🌟!
THE TALISMAN THEATRE Diversity Statement for Auditions
- We will actively encourage and welcome participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities and social-economic backgrounds.
- We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We will provide a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community, and any instances of discrimination or harassment will be dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
- We will strive to present a diverse range of voices and perspectives in our productions. We will actively seek out plays and musicals that reflect the diversity of our community, and we will cast performers who reflect that diversity. We will ensure that actors who audition at the Talisman will be cast on ability and suitability for a role regardless of ethnicity. The only exceptions will be where a particular ethnicity is clearly logical or expressly specified by the Author. Pre-casting of roles is already only permitted with the permission of the Artistic Directors (ratified by the Executive). We will also seek opportunities to be creative in casting, for example, changing the gender of a role where an auditionee is the best choice, and where this is coherent within the context of the play, and permitted by the Author and/or Rightsholder.
- We will provide training and education for our members, volunteers and performers on issues related to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency. We believe that education is key to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and we are committed to providing resources and support to help our community grow and learn.
- We will work to build partnerships with other organisations in our community that share our commitment to diversity and inclusion. By working together, we can create a more vibrant and inclusive community for everyone.
- We believe that by actively promoting diversity and inclusion, we can create a more vibrant and welcoming community theatre that reflects the richness and diversity of our community.
Executive Committee – Feb 2024