PANTO AUDITIONS 2026 - Peter Pan (9.5 - 18yrs)
SDA - the Disco Hall
**Peter Pan ** Stuart Morrison productions, an Lanntair 2027 9 -11 year olds 1.30 - 2.30pm 12+ 2.30 - 3.30pmpm The Audition Audition will consist of a warm up, short dance class and an opportunity to learn a short routine which will be performed for our assessors in groups. We may also ask …moreto see some other dance / performance skills. We will be looking for performance skills and enthusiasm as well as dance skills & ability to pick up choreography. There is no need to prepare in advance. Although dance experience will help it is not essential and we will still consider all auditionees, who will be marked using a scoring system on the following criteria: - Ability to pick up choreographhy - Dance technique - Performance skills The following information about the show is unconfirmed but should give you an idea of what to expect based on previous shows. I wanted to give you as much as possible so that there are no surprises later and so that no one comes to the audition not knowing what to expect if accepted. If upon reading this you feel it is too much commitment / cost please feel free to withdraw from the audition - just let us know. It is imperative that all dancers are able to commit to the rehearsal schedule, the show dates and the key dates below. Show dates The show will run 20 - 23 jan 2026 at an Lanntair. There will be 2 teams of dancers made up of Juniors and Seniors who will perform on different nights. This will involve some time off school and on successfully gaining a part you will be sent info to pass on to the school. Tech Rehearsal & Costumes The week of the show there will be a dress & tech rehearsal with full cast - this generally goes on quite late and will involvea long day for dancers, possibly finishing as late as 8.30pm (Monday & Tues 18th and 19th Jan) - attendance compulsory. On the Saturday before the show there is usually a costume fitting and rehearsal with professional dancers. 16th Jan - attendance compulsory Rehearsals Our rehearsal dates are not fully confirmed yet, but we are most likely to begin rehearsing from November, on Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm. There may also be some additional Friday rehearsals at 5.15pm for certain cast members who have lines. If we receive the music and choreography information earlier, we would love to get started sooner, but this will depend on the progress made at the show down south. We will confirm the full rehearsal schedule as soon as possible but it will be in the region of 35 hours for most dancers. Please be aware that the Saturday rehearsals will be essential, so let us know now if you know you will be unable to attend. Where casting decisions need to be made, priority will be given to dancers who are able to commit to all of the scheduled rehearsals. We may also run a full day rehearsal during the Christmas holidays. ATTENDANCE AT REHEARSALS IS COMPULSORY. NON-ATTENDANCE MAY LEAD TO DANCER NOT BEING ABLE TO PERFORM. Costs There is a £40 participation fee for each successful dancer, which covers tutors and approximately 35 hours of rehearsal space. Your £40 includes: All scheduled rehearsals Use of costumes for the show One ticket to the show (a specific collection day/time will be allocated) There is no cost to audition. There may be some additional costs for dancers, including dance shoes and basic items such as tights and leotards to wear underneath costumes. All dancers will need jazz shoes for rehearsals and for the show. Please don't wait until show week to buy these — you will need them from the beginning of rehearsals. We have a selection of second-hand jazz shoes available to purchase through the studio, if you prefer this option. If purchasing any of these items is difficult, please let us know. We have some items that may be available to lend to successful dancers. less
| Week | Dates |
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| Panto Auditions Age 10 - 12 | Sat 12th September 2026 - Sat 12th September 2026 |
PANTO AUDITIONS 2026 - Peter Pan (9.5 - 18yrs)
SDA - Ossian's Shed
**Peter Pan ** Stuart Morrison productions, an Lanntair 2027 9 -11 year olds 1.30 - 2.30pm 12+ 2.30 - 3.30pmpm The Audition Audition will consist of a warm up, short dance class and an opportunity to learn a short routine which will be performed for our assessors in groups. We may also ask …moreto see some other dance / performance skills. We will be looking for performance skills and enthusiasm as well as dance skills & ability to pick up choreography. There is no need to prepare in advance. Although dance experience will help it is not essential and we will still consider all auditionees, who will be marked using a scoring system on the following criteria: - Ability to pick up choreographhy - Dance technique - Performance skills The following information about the show is unconfirmed but should give you an idea of what to expect based on previous shows. I wanted to give you as much as possible so that there are no surprises later and so that no one comes to the audition not knowing what to expect if accepted. If upon reading this you feel it is too much commitment / cost please feel free to withdraw from the audition - just let us know. It is imperative that all dancers are able to commit to the rehearsal schedule, the show dates and the key dates below. Show dates The show will run 20 - 23 jan 2026 at an Lanntair. There will be 2 teams of dancers made up of Juniors and Seniors who will perform on different nights. This will involve some time off school and on successfully gaining a part you will be sent info to pass on to the school. Tech Rehearsal & Costumes The week of the show there will be a dress & tech rehearsal with full cast - this generally goes on quite late and will involvea long day for dancers, possibly finishing as late as 8.30pm (Monday & Tues 18th and 19th Jan) - attendance compulsory. On the Saturday before the show there is usually a costume fitting and rehearsal with professional dancers. 16th Jan - attendance compulsory Rehearsals Our rehearsal dates are not fully confirmed yet, but we are most likely to begin rehearsing from November, on Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm. There may also be some additional Friday rehearsals at 5.15pm for certain cast members who have lines. If we receive the music and choreography information earlier, we would love to get started sooner, but this will depend on the progress made at the show down south. We will confirm the full rehearsal schedule as soon as possible but it will be in the region of 35 hours for most dancers. Please be aware that the Saturday rehearsals will be essential, so let us know now if you know you will be unable to attend. Where casting decisions need to be made, priority will be given to dancers who are able to commit to all of the scheduled rehearsals. We may also run a full day rehearsal during the Christmas holidays. ATTENDANCE AT REHEARSALS IS COMPULSORY. NON-ATTENDANCE MAY LEAD TO DANCER NOT BEING ABLE TO PERFORM. Costs There is a £40 participation fee for each successful dancer, which covers tutors and approximately 35 hours of rehearsal space. Your £40 includes: All scheduled rehearsals Use of costumes for the show One ticket to the show (a specific collection day/time will be allocated) There is no cost to audition. There may be some additional costs for dancers, including dance shoes and basic items such as tights and leotards to wear underneath costumes. All dancers will need jazz shoes for rehearsals and for the show. Please don't wait until show week to buy these — you will need them from the beginning of rehearsals. We have a selection of second-hand jazz shoes available to purchase through the studio, if you prefer this option. If purchasing any of these items is difficult, please let us know. We have some items that may be available to lend to successful dancers. less
| Week | Dates |
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| Panto Auditions age 13+ | Sat 12th September 2026 - Sat 12th September 2026 |
Peter Pan - Michael and John (spoken parts) auditions (10 - 17yrs)
SDA - Ossian's Shed
Peter Pan – Stuart Morrison Productions | An Lanntair 2027 We are looking for confident young performers aged 10–16 to audition for the roles of Michael and John in Peter Pan. Both characters are written as male roles, but girls are very welcome to audition for either part. We are looking …morefor performers who can bring personality, character and energy to these roles — you don't have to fit a particular "type" to audition. The Audition The audition will focus primarily on acting and spoken performance. We will be looking for: Confidence and clarity when speaking Acting and characterisation Ability to learn and remember lines Expression and personality Ability to respond and interact with other performers Enthusiasm and commitment There is no need to prepare anything in advance. Lines will be provided as part of the audition process. You do not need previous acting experience to audition. We are looking for performers who show potential, confidence and enthusiasm as well as the ability to learn and perform spoken material. Rehearsals The rehearsal schedule is still being finalised, but rehearsals for these roles are likely to take place on Saturday afternoons, with some additional rehearsals potentially required as the show approaches. Because Michael and John have spoken parts, there may be some additional rehearsals specifically for these performers to work on lines and scenes. The final rehearsal schedule will be confirmed as soon as possible. Attendance at rehearsals will be compulsory, and priority will be given to performers who are able to commit to the full schedule. What we're looking for Michael and John are important characters in the story, so we're looking for young performers who are confident, expressive and willing to really get into character. Most importantly, we want to see personality, enthusiasm and a love of performing. Don't worry about getting everything perfect — we want to see what you can bring to the role! less
| Week | Dates |
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| Acting Audition | Sat 12th September 2026 - Sat 12th September 2026 |
