A traditional Family Pantomime
By Stephen Duckham
Audition Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 at 10am
Performance dates: 20th December 2024 – 4th January 2025
Director: Gill Halford
Assistant Director / Choreographer: – Sally Jolliffe
Production Manager: Wendy Elliott
10am – Registration (parents should accompany any auditionees until 10.30am)
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.
Sunday rehearsals 2pm – 5pm.
Come and join the magic that is the Talispanto!
Please see the information below outlining the roles available. None have been or will be cast in advance of the audition.
Importantly we are 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! 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 theatre appeal to you? If so, read on! If not…. Bah Humbug!
Principal Characters
| Fairy Greenbean | Must be able to deliver script clearly in a ‘west country’ accent
female presenting singing in company numbers only |
| Slime | Giant Blunderbore’s henchman
Male presenting singing in company numbers only |
| Tillamina Trot | The Dame – ‘Tillie’
The owner of the Trot family farm Solo, duet and company singing and dance / movement required |
| Jack Trot | The oldest son of Tillie
The hero / male presenting Solo, duet and company singing and dance / movement required |
| Tommy Trot | Tillie’s younger son
The comic role / male presenting Solo and company singing and dance / movement required |
| Baroness Betina Beetroot (pronounced B’troot) | School friend of Tillie Trot – she married very well and now thinks she’s a class above everyone else!
Female presenting Solo, duet and company singing and dance / movement required |
| Miranda | The daughter of the Baroness
Principal girl role Solo, duet and company singing and dance / movement required |
| Harriet | Miranda’s cousin. Jolly and friendly!
Female presenting Solo singing and company dance / movement required Character appears in Act 2 only – could potentially be within the chorus during Act 1 |
| Giant Blunderbore | He who resides at the top of the beanstalk!
Male presenting Able to deliver dialogue (recorded and live) in a deep resonant voice tone Character appears ‘live’ in Act 2 only – could potentially be within the chorus during Act 1 |
| Buttercup | The cow!
Two people able to work together in close proximity! Ideally these two people will also be chorus members – lots of opportunity to be in big company numbers as well as playing Buttercup. Wish list…. Able to tap dance! |
| 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. |
Junior Chorus – please note that children must be aged 9 years or over to audition and a maximum of 10 under 18s will be cast across ensemble and principals roles.
We will use ‘Together Forever’ by Rick Astley (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.
Rick Astley – Together Forever (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K] (youtube.com)
Audition format
10am – Arrival/Registration
10.30am – Singing – we will be singing as a group and principles will also be asked to sing in character
11.15am – 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’s talent!
12.15pm – Departure chorus
12.30pm – Principal dialogue auditions
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! Please complete the audition form on the auditions page if you are interested or if you have any questions in advance, feel free to contact us!
Gill Halford & Sally Jolliffe
Gill – 07732 604463
Sally – 07715 175797
