The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Panto - Junior and Student Ensemble Dance Auditions
We are looking for dancers aged 7 to 18-years-old to be part of the junior and student ensemble for our Christmas Pantomime, The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Panto.
Auditions will take place in specific age groups.
Our choreographer Julie Bowman will teach a short dance sequence, and we will be looking for some smiley and energetic performers.
Audition date: Sunday 1 June
Audition times:
10am – 12pm – ages 7 to 11
12pm – 2pm – ages 12 to 16
2pm – 3pm – ages 16+
Please note, once registration is full then sign-ups will be suspended.
Get discounted tickets for the UK tour of the Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit …Earnest?
Say It Again, Sorry? presents a one-of-a-kind, different-every-night comedy sensation, perfect for fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off!
When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an audience member is chosen to star in the show.
You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.
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28-30 April: Loughborough Town Hall
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7-8 May: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
9-10 May: King's Theatre Glasgow
12 May: Lyceum Theatre Crewe
17 May: New Alexandra Theatre
20-21 May: Sheffield Crucible
17 May: New Alexandra Theatre
20-21 May: Sheffield Crucible
22-23 May: Wycombe Swan
24-25 May Warwick Arts Centre
31 May: Reading Arts Hexagon
4-5 June: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
6-7 June: Mercury Theatre Colchester
9 June: Derngate Northampton
10-11 June: Everyman Theatre Cheltenham
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Starting now, Tanio's Open Mic Night is moving to the first Wednesday of every month!
Join us for a fully accessible, LGBTQ+, and neuro-diverse friendly event. Come along and play us a song or watch some great performers!
Upcoming Dates:
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Tanio HQ, Bettws, Bridgend CF32 8SU
Free entry for ages
A series of workshops for anyone aged 16 to 21, equipping participants with the skills to collaborate, create and perform both as individuals and a part of an ensemble.
Rooted in the Burnt Orange ensemble philosophy and inspired by Open World Facilitation, Makers' sessions are responsive and reactive, adapting to suit the needs, interests and passions of participants. Each session you will have the opportunity to explore performing, scripted work, writing, devising, directing and any other role that may be of interest.
We will host a showcase at the end of term to celebrate the work created by participants.
Sessions are hosted on May 4, May 18 and June 1
If the cost would be a barrier to participation, contact the Burnt Orange team through the email address shared below for a free bursary place.
This course is suitable for 16-18 year olds wanting to work in television, film or the theatre, either in performance or technical support. Employment within the industry not only depends on talent, but also a sense of determination to succeed.
You will experience different performance styles, try out new ideas and gain an understanding of the performing arts industry at Barnet and Southgate College. Projects are largely based on practical assignments and performances, with some written exercises and evaluations.
You will study some of the following areas of performance:
There will be a series of practical assignments varying from informal small group presentations to larger public performances.
Are you an aspiring musician who is looking to create a new single or EPK? Are you looking for opportunities to be able to know how to take control of your content creation and record and perform your own songs?
This course is all about creating a portfolio to attract new opportunities, to rehearse your own original music and gain valuable industry feedback and to improve your own performance and production skills.
You will be getting an insight into artist development through performance activities and analytical problem solving based on your original material. Having a sense of ownership of your creativity and intellectual property is integral in the Music Industry, and we want to harness this methodology and refine the process in which your music is made, produced and performed.
BBC Contains Strong Language are looking for the best emerging spoken word talent in the UK
Contains Strong Language, the BBC’s festival of poetry and performance, are looking to find the best emerging spoken word performers in the UK. Whatever your influences – lyricism, rap or hip hop – we want to know about you!
If you’re a spoken word artist, a rapper, an MC, poet or performer, and aged between 18 and 30 – Words First is for you.
Words First is a talent development scheme which will enhance your spoken word skills and confidence onstage. Selected artists will be given the chance to develop their work with established artists in workshops run by Apples and Snakes and Young Identity. Following this, shortlisted participants will be invited to take part in a recorded performance at the Contains Strong Language Festival in Bradford this September in front of a live audience.
Are you an aspiring musician looking to start creating and performing your own music? Do you want to learn how to produce tracks, rehearse with others, and grow your confidence as a performer?
This course is the perfect starting point to help you explore your musical creativity, gain essential industry knowledge, and develop your skills in music performance and production.
This hands-on, practical course helps you build a portfolio of original music and live performance work. You’ll learn how to take control of your music, from developing song ideas to recording and performing them. You’ll also collaborate with others, gain feedback on your work, and begin to understand how the music industry operates. We’ll guide you through key aspects of artist development, help you understand your creative rights, and teach you how to present yourself professionally in both live and recorded settings.
Take Art is offering a unique and rewarding career development opportunity for an emerging creative professional with a passion for working with very young children
You'll be part of the inspiring Little People Big Ideas project - a national programme championing the creativity of 2-4-year-olds. Based in person across West Dorset and South/West Somerset, this role involves travel to rural settings and includes shadowing, mentoring, and hands-on training with experienced early years creative practitioners.
You'll gain practical skills in planning and delivering creative sessions, build confidence in working with both children and adults, and deepen your understanding of child-centred practice and early years education working alongside two experienced Take Art early years creative practitioners. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their existing early years or creative practice, or for anyone curious about a new career pathway in the arts or education sectors. You'll also have free access to relevant Take Art CPD sessions throughout the contract. If you're motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a supportive, creative environment-this could be the perfect next step for you.
Applications to join the Youth Opera Programme for the 2025/2026 season are now open and will close on Friday 23 May.
The Royal Ballet and Opera's Youth Opera programmes provide children aged 8 to 13 with rigorous music and drama training, creative projects and the chance to perform in world leading opera productions with The Royal Opera.
RBO Youth Opera is divided into two strands:
RBO Young Voices (Ages 8-9)
RBO Young Voices is a singing programme for 8-9 year olds, developing participants' vocal control, musical literacy and performing skills. As well as performing at concerts and other events at the Royal Opera House, participants gain a grounding in the skills required to progress into our older ensemble, the RBO Youth Opera Company.
RBO Youth Opera Company (Ages 9-13)
RBO Youth Opera Company is our in-house chorus of 9 to 13 year olds. We offer participants all-round training in the performing arts, covering vocal technique, language coaching, acting and stage craft, musical literacy and creative processes for developing new work. The RBO YOC also has the opportunity to audition for the children’s chorus in one Royal Opera Company production per season.
