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!

Progress Theatre Auditions

Upcoming auditions

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s political thriller of ambition, betrayal, and the price of power, delivered with gripping modern bite.

Performance dates: 18-23 January 2027 (including matinee on the 23rd)

Audition dates:

Thursday 17 September 2026, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 20 September 2026, 7pm-10pm
Thursday 24 September 2026, 7pm-10pm

For further details on casting, audition pieces 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.

Shinfield Players Theatre Auditions

Upcoming auditions

'Jack and the Queenstalk’

Our 2027 pantomime, Jack and the Queenstalk, combines the timeless fun of Jack and the Beanstalk with the legendary music of Queen for a show packed with laughter, energy, magic, and unforgettable songs. We’re looking for performers of all ages and experience levels to help bring this spectacular production to life.

Key Dates:

Sun 20th September at 6pm - Preview
Sat 26th September at 2pm - Audition prep and early auditions
Sun 4th October at 2pm – Auditions and Casting
Mon 5th October at 7.30pm – First rehearsal
January 15th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd - Performances

'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