Audition call for junior dancers to join Peter Pan cast at Halifax's Victoria Theatre

Auditions are being held to join the dance troupe for Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre, HalifaxAuditions are being held to join the dance troupe for Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax
Auditions are being held to join the dance troupe for Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax
As the Victoria Theatre gets ready to bring Peter Pan to Halifax for the festive season, a call has been put out for youngsters aged between nine and 16 and in school years four to 11 to perform in the pantomime.

The auditions will be hosted on Sunday September 22 at the Victoria Theatre and the producers are looking for young dancers to perform in the junior ensemble as well as young performers interested in playing the roles of John and Michael.

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For those who wish to audition as dancers in the junior ensemble, the auditions will see the youngsters learn a routine and perform as a group to an audition panel.

Any child of the right age regardless of their experience can attend to try out for the show and there is no need to register in advance.

For those who wish to audition to play the roles of John and Michael, producers Imagine Theatre are requesting that application forms be submitted in advance.

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Those who audition for John and Michael but are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to also audition for the junior ensemble if they wish.

More information for both the Jjunior ensemble and John and Michael auditions can be found on either the Victoria Theatre website or the Imagine Theatre website.

Steve Boden, managing director of Imagine Theatre, the award-winning pantomime producer said: “Ahead of each pantomime season we host open auditions across the UK to find talented youngsters to join our professional cast on stage to bring the panto magic alive.

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"As much as the participants dancing ability what we really look for is that ‘something’ that brings an extra bit of sparkle to the performance, so welcome people of any ability to come along and give it a go.

“We remain one of the few Uk-wide panto producers who hold these open auditions as we firmly believe in offering youngsters from every background and with all levels of experience the chance to be part of pantomime and the opportunity to work in a professional company, maybe for the first time.

“Many of the stars we work with tell us that performing in the junior ensemble in their local pantomimes was what sparked their love of theatre and led them in their career choices.

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"We have also worked with some wonderful young people in our pantomimes and have seen many go on to do wonderful things in theatre and it is our aim to continue to nurture this talent every year.”

“If you think you’ve got what it takes to bring that little bit extra to this year’s pantomime you can find out more about the auditions, including further information on age and attendance requirements at victoriatheatre.co.uk or www.imaginetheatre.co.uk

Dame specialist Andrew Pollard plays Mrs Smee and Kieran Morris is back by popular demand as Peter Pan.

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You can fly off with the boy who refused to grow up to Never Never Land when Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, from Saturday December 14 until Sunday January 5.

Tickets for Peter Pan are available from the box office on 01422 351158 or online victoriatheatre.co.uk