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…

FRANKENSTEIN
Director: Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
Playing Dates: 19th - 24th May 2025
Audition Date: 22nd September 10.00
Where: At the Talisman Theatre

ENCHANTED APRIL
Director: Maurice Smith
Playing dates: 14th - 19th April 2025
Audition date: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 10:00 AM
Where: At the Talisman Theatre
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by James Harris
AUDITION DATE:
Sunday February 16th 2025 10am-2pm
Playing Dates – 25th-30th August 2025
WHERE: Talisman Theatre
What’s in a name? Is brevity really the soul of wit? And can three men really cover thirty-seven
Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? We are about to find out!
This is a fast and furious production that sees the cast playing three Americans, with varying
grasps of Shakespeare, whip their way through the complete canon of Shakespeare’s work.
It is fast, physical and very funny.
This show is going to be a real company piece with the whole thing being developed by the
cast and the production team. The cast needs to come with boundless energy, enthusiasm
and teeming with ideas! The briefest of character outlines are posted below but the dynamic
of the group will be set according to what works so there really is no limit on playing age.
Additional skills that could be utilised would be great i.e. the ability to juggle, play the guitar or
tame lions (not all at once obviously!)
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
- Daniel Singer(M) – serious at times and even does a little bit of “real” acting at times.
- Jess Borgeson(M) – A bit of a hapless soul.
- Adam Long(M) – Even more hapless with a penchant for wearing wigs and vomiting on the
audience.
Scripts are now available and please let me know if you would like to view a copy or you have any queries.
To register interest for the audition or for any further information, please complete the form below.
James Harris, 07886 953815
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…
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Audition Form
Emma
EMMA by Jane Austen, adapted by Andrew Davies
Directed by Corrina Jacob
AUDITION DATE:
Friday 21 February 2025 from 7.30pm for 8pm start and finish by 10pm.
Saturday 22 February 2025 from 10am for 10.30am start and finish by 12.30pm.
Actors are requested to attend only one of the above as they will be the same but gives actors option to attend either.
WHERE: Talisman Theatre Studio and foyer
PLAY RUN:
Gala performance on Saturday 27 September 2025, 7.30pm; then Monday 29 Sept to Friday 3 October, 7.30pm performances; Saturday 4 October, matinee at 2.30pm is already sold out, 7.30pm evening performance.
REHEARSALS:
Likely to start Friday 8 August 2025 with a break for bank holiday weekend from Wednesday 20 to Monday 25 August inclusive, starting back Wednesday 27 August. Rehearsals will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday’s 7.30pm to 10pm and Sunday’s from 7pm to 9.30pm.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Emma Woodhouse, 20. Handsome, clever and rich. Marries Mr Knightley in the end.
Mr Woodhouse, 60s. Emma’s father. Gentle, timid and cautious.
Mr Knightley, late 30s. The epitome of the English country gentleman. Marries Emma.
Mr John Knightley, his brother, mid-thirties, a lawyer. Brusque, intelligent, good-hearted. Married to Isabella.
Isabella Knightley, late 20s, his wife and Emma’s older sister.
Mr Weston, 40s, very lively and cheerful. Marries Mrs Weston at the beginning.
Mrs Weston, 30s, formerly Emma’s governess and companion.
Frank Churchill, 20s, Mr Weston’s son, who has been adopted by the Churchills. Very charming. Appears at very end of Act 1 but appears throughout Act 2. Marries Jane Fairfax.
Harriet Smith, 17, pretty and naive. Marries Robert Martin.
Mr Elton, late 20s, local vicar, very good looking.
Mrs Elton, late 20s, an awful snob from Bristol. Appears in Act 2 only. Doubles as Mrs Martin at beginning of Act 1.
Jane Fairfax, early 20s, a penniless beauty. Firstly appears end of Act 1. Doubles as Miss Martin at beginning of Act 1.
Miss Bates, 50s, Jane’s aunt. Talks for England.
Mrs Bates, 80s or even 90s. Her mother.
Robert Martin, mid 20s, farmer and tenant of Mr Knightley. Marries Harriet.
Ages given are as a guide only.
Scripts are now available and please let me know if you would like to view a copy or you have any queries.
To register interest for the audition or for any further information, please complete the form below.
Corrina Jacob, 0791 366 7504
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…
Emma Audition Form
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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