BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTOMIME AUDITIONS
Here you will find information about the show and the materials you'll need to prepare for principal auditions.
Sign ups are now closed - we'll be in touch via email soon!
Note: We're aware of a technical error (hopefully temporary) with Wix which is affecting filesharing. If you cannot see the audition files at the above link please use this link to access them via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/x5a9ai9lgc8yzgcvzk0v5/AEzGV_vR_hsC10d6RAzRRZc?rlkey=2aows0o4uzgr6g0rkavqf94gz&st=3lipl2ag&dl=0
AUDITION DATES
Get Together - Tuesday 30th June - 6pm, Carriageworks Theatre, 3 Millennium Square, Electric Press, LS2 3AD
Come along to find out all about the show, audition process and meet the production team. This is a great opportunity to find out all of the finer details and ask any questions you may have!
Main Audition Workshop & Principal Auditions - Sunday 19th July - From 1.30pm
Bramley Trinity Church, Upper Town Street, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2ER
This is the main audition day!
Mop-Up Audition Workshop & Principal Auditions - Wednesday 8th July - From 6pm, Carriageworks Theatre, 3 Millenium Square, Electric Press, LS2 3AD
Only sign up for this audition day if you cannot attend on Sunday 19th July!
We'll let you know the specific audition times for our audition days by email!
AUDITION PROCESS
The auditions will involve a group workshop, which is a compulsory part of the audition, even if you are only auditioning for a principal role. During the group workshop you will learn some music with our Musical Director and movement with our Choreographers.
The workshop will be split into an adult workshop and a separate junior workshop. We’ll let you know the age / year group splits and specific timings in due course.
You must be in Year 3 by September 2026 to audition.
After the group workshop there will be an advanced dance workshop. You will need to be in Year 9 by September 2026 to take part in the advanced dance workshop. The advanced dance workshop is not compulsory, it is for those who are interested in getting involved in some more advanced dance / movement.
If you have signed up for a principal audition you will receive a separate email in the next few days with your audition date and time. In most cases this will take place on the same day as your workshop audition.
Don't forget that all the audition material is on the LIDOS website, you can access this using the link above! You'll also be able to see information about the characters and whether a character requires a lib audition, a singing audition or both!
Note that the role of Cuillere (the spoon) is a role for a member of the junior cast (under 16). If you're interested in the role of Cuillere please note this on your form, you'll also find some lib in the audition materials that you can use to prepare for your audition. The role will be auditioned as part of the junior workshop and you'll still be able to take part in this even if you if you haven't signed up beforehand.
For all other principal roles you must be 18 or older to audition.
Enjoy your auditions! Remember, this is your time to have fun and show the team your performance skills!
Please send any questions on auditions to our Secretary Amy at e_lidos@yahoo.co.uk
SHOW DATES
15th - 23rd January 2027
REHEARSAL DAYS
Tuesdays and Wednesdays (6pm to 8pm) and Sundays (2pm to 5pm). Rehearsals will start in September 2026.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Emily Middleton
Musical Director - Robert Massa-Sanders
Choreographers - Donna Wells and Emma Tempest
Stage Manager - Paul Harding
MEMBERSHIP & SHOW FEES
To take part in the show you will need to become a member of LIDOS, pay a membership fee and also pay a show fee for Beauty and the Beast. You'll find details of the current membership fees here: https://www.lidos.co.uk/pricing-plans/pay, the show fee will be communicated to you shortly after rehearsals start. Please send any questions on fees to our Treasurer Kyle at lidostreasurer@yahoo.com