SUMMER SCHOOL 25: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Join us and take off for an incredible adventure with CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG this summer – where YOU could be the star of the show!
No theatre experience required, just a passion and enthusiasm for performing!
Please read the following information carefully and complete the online application for below.
Applications will also be accepted in person on the day.
Production Information
Venue: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Rehearsals: Two week rehearsal period (Monday to Friday) from August 4
Technical Rehearsals: Begin Monday August 18
Performance Dates: Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23
(Please note, you must be available for all rehearsals and performances.)
Audition Day Information
Registration from 9.30am at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Auditions from 10am to 1pm. Call-backs will take place 2.30pm
Please arrive promptly for registration
Only auditionees between the ages 9- 18 years will be accepted
Audition Guidelines
Please bring a passport-sized photograph to the audition
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes (ideally suitable for dance please).
Make sure your child has water with them.
Should your child be asthmatic, have allergies, or any other condition which requires medication, please ensure they have this with them, and let a member of the team know.
How the audition day works
Relax, it’s not too stressful! Places are offered on the basis of a successful audition. The auditions are a relaxed group-based format covering singing, dance and movement, script reading and improvisation. The outcome is based solely on our assessment of each individual’s ability and behaviour, as shown on the day. Please respect that our decision is final. The sessions last approximately 45 minutes with the full audition lasting 3 hours. Call-backs may be required and the auditionee will be advised of this in the morning session.
What we are looking for
We are looking for participants aged 9-18 years with a passion for musical theatre to join us for a summer of singing and dancing as part of our cast for this year’s Summer school:
Big Commitment
Being in a Summer School production is a big commitment and takes up a lot of time during the summer. Participants must be available for all rehearsals and performances as NO REHEARSALS OR PERFORMANCES CAN BE MISSED. (It wouldn’t be the same without you!)
Production Dates and Times
Rehearsal week 1: Monday August 4 – Friday August 8 9.30am – 4.30pm
Rehearsal week 2: Monday August 11 – Friday August 15 9.30am – 4.30pm
(Cast members may be asked to stay until 6pm for extra rehearsals
but you will be notified 24 hours beforehand.)
Performance week: August 18 -23 Times to be advised
*Times may be subject to alterations.
Fee
The fee is £350 for three weeks tuition in a professional theatre. The fee is payable in advance and must be received by Friday June 27. Unfortunately, if there is no payment by this date you will forfeit the place. A Summer School bursary is available for those eligible,.
For more information please email charlotte.homer@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Other Information
You may be requested to provide elements of your own costume for the production.
There is an in-house behaviour policy, which all our applicants are expected to follow.
For any further details regarding this audition and production please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Homer, Head Chaperone for the Gatehouse Theatre on Charlotte.homer@freedom-leisure.co.uk
We hope to see you on the audition day, good luck and have fun!
Apply online: Chitty – Application Form (1)
Further information: Summer School 2025 Audition information letter (1)
For Bursary applications: Bursary application (1)
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