Casting Call for Winchester Panto

Puss in Boots will run from November to January

Author: Greg DeanPublished 2nd May 2025

A Winchester theatre has issued a casting call for young people to take part in this year's pantomime.

Play to the Crowd, the charity that runs Theatre Royal Winchester, wants to hear from people over 16 to take part in 'Puss in Boots'.

They’re appealing for local performers with dance experience, who are also keen on acting and singing, and want to volunteer to be a part of the panto’s community ensemble and work with professional actors in the show.

Applications are welcome from anyone aged 16+ (or age 16 by 31 August).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 June at 11.59pm – with the auditions taking place on Sunday 22 June, 10am – 2pm, at The Paul Chamberlain Building at the University of Winchester.

The audition will be primarily dance based with auditionees learning one or two dance routines before performing them in small groups to the show’s choreographer and director.

Rehearsals will then run throughout November.

For more information and to apply for the auditions, please visit https://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/news/panto-2025-community-ensemble-auditions

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