Auditions

The show must go on - but it only if there's someone to go on stage!

We'll gather up all the open audition info we can from local theatres and other performing troupes in Reading and share them on this page. And maybe you'll get your shot in the spotlight!

Hexagon Panto '24 Junior Ensemble Auditions

Junior Ensemble Auditions for Cinderella panto at The Hexagon, Reading 2024.
Auditions ~ Sunday 23 June 2024.
Registration 9.30am for a 10am start.

Please note the auditions are for dance and performance only. The children will not be asked to sing.
Audition Day Information.
Please visit the Cinderella Event Page for full downloadable details of the audition process.
https://whatsonreading.com/cinders

 Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the auditions and
designated waiting areas will be appointed.
 The Hexagon and Imagine Theatre Ltd cannot be held responsible for any child not accompanied by
a responsible adult while at the auditions.
 Children must be at least 9 years old and in year 4 of school on the first day of rehearsals and no
older than 16 and in year 11 on the last day of the performances.

60 Hour Shakespeare

OPEN AUDITION CALL for ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ by 60 Hour Shakespeare®

60 Hour Shakespeare® rehearses and performs within 60 hours. Actors cast on a voluntary, unpaid, basis. Free accommodation provided. All proceeds donated to a nominated charity.

Actors: 18 years+

Venue: Reading Abbey Ruins

Performance Date: Sunday 11th August

Rehearsal Dates: Friday 9th August and Saturday 10th August

Audition: Please tape a Shakespeare monologue or soliloquy to be deleted after auditions.

Reasonable adjustments: Please let us know.

Deadline: Saturday 27th April

Submit: 60HourShakespeare2024@gmail.com

Notified: Sunday 28th April

Callback: Saturday 4th May (Reading) or Sunday 5th May (Leamington Spa) or 6th May (London)

Shinfield Players Theatre

Upcoming auditions

SISTER ACT - THE MUSICAL

Based on the beloved film, this story of music, mishaps and nuns on the run is a joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out, with your sisters by your side.

Show Dates: 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th & 12th October 2024

PREVIEW & AUDITION DATES:
-- Monday 20th May - 7:30pm (Intro night)
-- Wednesday 22nd May - 7:45pm (Preview workshop)
-- Sunday 26th May - 2pm (Preview workshop)
-- Monday 27th May - 7:30pm (Preview workshop)
-- Wednesday 29th May - 7:45pm (AUDITIONS)
-- Saturday 1st June - 5pm (AUDITIONS)

For more info, go to the Facebook event

Keep an eye on the SPT Auditions page.

D'Lecter Cabaret's Halloween Thriller

D'Lecter Cabaret produce exciting burlesque and cabaret shows to entice and entertain, held at Sub89. They are currently casting for their final show of 2024 - a "Halloween Thriller", taking place on 1 November.

They are looking for Burlesque, Cabaret, Comedy, Circus, Drag, and all variety performers. This is a door split show with a garaunteed minimum payment of £50. This is a Halloween show, so the theme is all thing spooky, creepy, and dark.

Diversity and inclusivity is a big part of D’Lecter Cabaret, and they actively encourage applications from all ages, performers of colour, LGBTQIA+, all body types and from performers with disabilities.

Please send your application including a video of you performing vie e-mail only to Dlectercabaret@gmail.com

The casting will close on 4th May ‘24