Auditions

Progress Theatre Auditions

20th Annual WriteFest

Progress Theatre's annual celebration of new writing returns with six brand new short plays by local writers.

• Carved from Coal by Andy Kempe – Exploring ‘survivors guilt’ linked to the Aberfan disaster of 1966.
• City Status by Amy Huntingdon and Moira Newton – A bidding pitch for Reading to become a city.
• Exit Interview: a short play by Summer Walker-Barnes – What really happens as we transition from living to dead?
• Game for Love by Melanie Roan – How ‘Reality TV’ and the ‘Influencer’ culture plays out in the world away from the internet.
• Grateful Girls by Yvette Rizzello – In the near future it is time for four teenage girls to choose their future roles in life.
• It’s Nice to Finally Meet You by Daniel Klingberg – With the world about to end, two neighbours in a block of flats finally meet and talk.

Performance dates: 11-15 March 2027

Audition date: Saturday 31 October 2026, 10.30am-4.30pm - Progress Theatre

Join us to have a fun day with some warm up exercises and readings by all attendees, where anyone can audition for any of the roles in WriteFest20.

All 21 characters across the six plays will be auditioned by ‘cold readings’, at the same time and in front of other auditionees.

For further info and to fill in an audition form, head to the Auditions page on the Progress website

If you are cast for a show, you will need to become a member for legal and safety reasons.

Triangle Players Auditions

Triangle Players are delighted to announce that our next pantomime production will be the much-loved classic fairytale CINDERELLA, written by Donna Stacey and directed by Lewis Gilbert - and we’re looking for NEW FACES to join the magic!

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a budding actor or someone who’s never stepped on stage before, we’d love to welcome you into our theatrical family.

Pantomime is all about laughter, friendship, fabulous costumes and making unforgettable memories. So, whether you fancy playing a prince, a princess, a villain or simply want to try something completely new, why not come along and give it a go?

No previous acting experience is necessary — just enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun! - ALL UNDER 16s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all rehearsals.

SCRIPT READ-THROUGH - Wednesday 18th November, 7:30pm,  Tilehurst Methodist Church Hall

AUDITIONS - Friday 20th November, 7:30pm,  Tilehurst Methodist Church Hall

Want to know more? triangleplayers@live.co.uk 

Shinfield Players Theatre Auditions

'Three Bags Full'

A bright French farce about a greedy merchant who has his evening plans ruined by the arrival of a larcenous employee who has embezzled half a million dollars but offers to return it for a managerial position and his daughter's hand - what follows is a serious of unbelievable coincidences and secrets and a mad narrative centered around three identical bags containing the stolen money and the maids underwear.

Key Dates:

• Tuesday, 24th November - Preview Evening - 19:30 start
• Thursday 26th November - Second Preview Evening / Early Auditions - 19:30 start
• Saturday 28th November - Main Auditions - 14:00 Start
• Rehearsals will be mainly Tuesday and Thursday evenings
• March 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th - Performances

For more info on both of these shows and to register your interest, head to the SPT Auditions page.

The Sainsbury Singers Auditions

Join Reading's longest-running musical theatre group and you could be on The Hexagon or Wilde Theatre stage very soon! 

Are you a musical theatre lover looking for a new challenge? Do you dream of performing on stage or working behind the scenes? Look no further than The Sainsbury Singers. 

We’re a friendly and talented group, dedicated to bringing the magic of musical theatre to life. With hit productions like Little Shop of Horrors, Made in Dagenham, Guys & Dolls, and Sweeney Todd under our belt, we’re always looking for new members to join us on our next adventure.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST via The Sainsbury Singers website