Auditions Diary
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Diary of auditions in the near future for performance opportunities in Edinburgh.
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See bottom of page for details of how to add your audition to this listing…
A TravFest24 Production (August 2024)
Thurs 25/Fri 26 April 2024
Production Company: Traverse Theatre
Status: Professional theatre.
Audition dates: Thurs 25/Fri 26 April 2024
Closing date: Monday April 2024 11am.
Performance venue: Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, EH1 2ED.
Rehearsals start: w/k 24 June 2024
Tech week: w/k 22 July 2024
Preview dates: TBC w/c 29 July 2024
Run dates: Sun 4 – Sun 25 August 2024
The Traverse is looking for three performers for an upcoming TravFest24 production: “This world premiere performance from an acclaimed Scottish writer is a story about friendship, loss and grief, when an innocuous evening turns into a disaster as old friends face the challenges of middle age, growing apart and losing those close to them.”
Characters: Davie – Male-identifying, 40 years old, Scottish
Milo – Male-identifying, 40 years old, Scottish
Greta – Female-identifying, 20 years old, any nationality
Further details: For further details and to submit your details, on this google form here before 11am on Monday 15 April. Responses to this form will be reviewed by the Traverse artistic team who will contact those invited to audition by Wed 17 April. If you have not heard back from them by Thu 18 April, you have not been invited to audition on this occasion.
Further notes: See Traverse website here: www.traverse.co.uk
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Teen version (EdFringe 2024)
Sunday 14 April 2024
Production Company: Forth Children’s Theatre
Status: Amateur youth musical theatre.
Audition times: Sunday 14 April 2024. Time to be confirmed.
Venue: Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS.
Performance venue: Broughton High School, 29 East Fettes Avenue EH4 1EG.
Run dates: Fri 2 – Sun 10 Augusty 2024, with tech and dress rehearsals at Broughton on Wed 31 July and Thurs 1 Aug.
Important details: Auditionees must be aged between 10 – 18 on the dates of the performance.
Rehearsals : Rehearsals will start in late April.
About Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: “16-year-old Jamie New doesn’t quite fit in. Instead of pursuing a traditional career, he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure – he’s going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mother and amazing friends, Jamie overcomes discrimination and bullying to step out of the darkness – and into the spotlight.”
FCT say:“This production requires a versatile cast therefore we are on the hunt for a talented, energetic and fabulous company. We are particularly keen to hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community. As well as young performers of all ethnicities to help build a diverse company for this production.”
Further details: Link to signing up for auditions: https://docs.google.com.
Sweeney Todd (October 2024)
Sunday 28 April 2024
Production Company: Blackout Productions
Status: Amateur musical.
Audition times: Sunday 28 April 2024, registration 11am.
Venue: The Old Dr Bell’s Baths, 121 Great Junction Street, EH6 5JB.
Performance venue: Church Hill Theatre, 33 Morningside Road, EH10 4DR.
Run dates: Wed 9 – Sat 12 October 2024
About Sweeney Todd – the Demon Barber of Fleet Street: “One of the darkest musicals ever written, (by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler), it tells the infamous tale of an unjustly exiled barber who returns home to Victorian London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who ruined his life.”
Characters: Ensemble and all principals. Due to the nature of the material, all auditionees (apart from those auditioning for the role of Tobias Ragg) should be aged 18 or over by May 1 2024. Full character breakdown here.
Further details: There is a £10 audition fee. The audition will consist of a fun and relaxed workshop, 11.30am-1.30pm that everyone will need to attend, followed by casting for the principals.
Rehearsals: Weds evenings and Sunday afternoons from May 1.
Further notes: Register via Google form here with full details of casting process, characters and show information.
If you would like to add your Edinburgh auditions and casting calls to the diary, please email All Edinburgh Theatre using the contact page here.
You should include at least: Name; company; status (amateur/professional etc); any restrictions such as junior show; Audition dates/times/venue. Production run dates/time/venue. Up to 50 words about the show. Cast required (M/F). Details of how to book an audition slot. Link for further details.
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