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!

Shinfield Players Theatre Auditions

Upcoming auditions

The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard - Directed by Mikhail Franklin

Readthroughs: Tues 14 Apr 19.30-22.00 and Sat 18 Apr 11.00-13.00
Auditions: Sun 26 Apr 14.00-17.00 and Thurs 30 Apr 19.45-22.00
Performance: 18-21 November

Tom Stoppard’s absurd take on murder mysteries, theatre and reality itself. A play within a play with intrigue, slapstick, fast dialogue and stilted characters. It begins with two theatre critics reviewing what promises to be a stock murder mystery and dissolves into chaos. Essentially, it’s Agatha Christie performed by the Marx Brothers...

Characters

Moon - young critic neurotic and insecure
Birdboot - older critic seasoned, pompous and above all lecherous
Mrs Drudge - housekeeper. Effectively the chorus/narrator. Lynchpin of play. Deadpan but hilarious
Simon - a madman and murderer or just lost and in love?
Felicity - love interest at least at first encounter
ynthia - also love interest AND Felicity’s mother…….
Magnus - erratic and quite deranged - switches roles frantically towards the climax
Inspector Hound - bungling and utterly incompetent to the point of embarrassment. Apparently.
Dead body - that’s about all really.

From the director:

"The plot splinters in all directions and actors change roles within this berserk one act. Even the supposedly aloof critics find themselves on stage. Actors take over from them. I did this play as a young man, still love it and I think you will too. I’ve not specified ages though I envisage Birdboot and Mrs. Drudge (possibly Hound too) to be somewhat older than the rest of the cast. I’m looking for energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun in performance. If you need further information or to discuss please do contact me first on m.n.franklin60@gmail.com and we can then chat on phone."

Keep an eye on the SPT Auditions page.

Progress Theatre Auditions

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

Nothing at present. Upcoming auditions can be found on the Auditions page on the Progress website

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