Robinson Crusoe

By Stephen Duckham

Director: Gill Halford

Assistant Director / Choreographer: Sally Jolliffe

Come and join the magic that is the Talispanto!

Audition Date – Sunday 23rd March 2025 1.30pm for Registration (parents should accompany any auditionees until 2pm)

Rehearsals to begin mid-October – some will be off-site to accommodate the November

show rehearsals/performances.

Weekday rehearsals – Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7.30pm – 10pm. (initially 7.30pm –

9pm for junior chorus members)

Sunday rehearsals 2pm – 5pm.

Performance dates – 19th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026

Please see the information below outlining the roles available. None have been or will be cast in advance of the audition.

Following on from last year’s merriment, we are once again looking to build an exceptional

TEAM! We’ll foster a company of positive, enthusiastic and keen performers and crew who want to help deliver a fab-u-lous festive treat to our patrons, including another inclusive ‘relaxed’ performance!

Can you keep that smile going even when you’re concentrating on your lyrics and dance steps? Does the idea of adding a more than a little bit of sparkle to a child’s first visit to the theatre appeal to you? If so, read on! If not…. Bah Humbug!

Principal Characters:

Brittania The ‘goodie’ immortal – strong and straightforward. 

She delivers her lines with an attempt at a posh cultured accent, but always drops the ‘h’ on any word beginning with that letter only to add it to a word such as (h)ambitious or (h)adventure. Possible solo, duet and company numbers dependent upon casting Female presenting

Davy Jones The ‘baddie’ immortal – a pirate – shabbily dressed and unkempt.

He must have the ability to control the audience as interaction will be key from the first entrance. Duet song  included. Male presenting

Robinson The hero.

Likable and a good all-round performer. Solo, duet and company Crusoe singing and dance/movement required. Male presenting.

Billy Crusoe Robinson’s brother.

The comic role and able to confidently interact with the audience. Solo and company singing and dance/movement required. Ideally male presenting.

Clarissa Crusoe Our panto dame.

Mother to Robinson and owner of Clarissa’s Curiosity Shop. Larger than life and quick-witted – great comic timing needed. Solo, duet, and company singing and dance/movement required. Male presenting.

Montgomery Owner of the bank and villain of the piece – money is his only interest.

Uncle to Moneybags Susie. Duet song included. Male presenting.

Susie Niece of Montgomery Moneybags but is warm, friendly, and confident.

Solo, duet, and company singing and dance/movement required. Principal girl role.

Seafaring Sam Captain of the ship – one of half of the comedy double act.

Comic role. Company singing including solo lines required and dance/movement. Could also be part of the opening number as part of the main company. Male or female presenting.

Paddling Pete The Ship’s Mate – the other half of the comedy double act.

Comic role and junior to Seafaring Sam – the butt of jokes. Company singing including solo lines required and dance/movement. Could also be part of the opening number as part of the main company. Male presenting.

Friday Very well-to-do gentleman (any nationality or accent dependent on casting)

Previously shipwrecked on the Island – initially has the wild appearance of a long-time castaway. Duet singing and company dance/movement required.

Character appears in Act 2 only – could potentially be within the chorus during Act 1. Male presenting

Island Queen (or King) Ruler of Skull Valley. 

Character appears in Act 2 only – could be within the chorus during Act 1. Female (or Male) presenting.

Chorus of Villagers  

You have an essential part to play in this pantomime! Your personality will shine through, your dedication and hard work will ensure we raise the roof on every performance! Involved in dialogue, singing and dance/movement throughout the show as Londoners, Islanders, Ship’s crew, and creatures of the sea.

Audition Information

We will use ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams (from the beginning to end of 1st chorus) for both singing and movement sections of the audition should you wish to do some prep in advance.

Audition format: 

2pm – singing – we will be singing as a group and principles will also be asked to sing in character

2.45pm – movement – a simple routine to the same song – (NB – we will also be collecting information on any particular dance / acrobatic skills from company members as we are keen to showcase the theatre talent!

3.45pm – departure chorus

4pm – principal dialogue auditions 

To register interest for the audition or for any further information, please complete the form below.  

Script sections will be provided on the day for principals. If you wish to prepare for specific roles and would like sight of the audition pieces in advance, please let us know and they can be provided. 

We are really looking forward to seeing you all! If you have any questions in advance, feel free to contact us!

Gill Halford (07732 604463) & Sally Jolliffe (07715 175797)

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…