Auditions

New Forest Players have held auditions for their October production of ‘Lucky Numbers’, but still need two actors.  Rehearsals start in August 2026 The actors need to be aged 20 to 30 years of age, and stage experience is not essential. All our productions are at Ballard School PAC in New Milton. If interested then text or ring the Director, Len Reid, on 07931 414253 or look on our website www.newforestplayers.com

New Forest Players’ October production of ‘Lucky Numbers’ by Mike Yeaman Performance dates 21st – 24th October 2026 Audition will be on Tuesday 23rd June at 7:00pm at Ballard School Dining Room. Synopsis Nana is losing control of her life and mind and now has to live with her feckless family.  When her winning numbers come up on the lottery, it’s her chance to force the family’s ways.  Can they convince her that they are reformed characters before the ticket expires? A fast-paced comedy that builds into a classic farce. The Cast – Nana – 70/80s, very forgetful and frustrated,

AUDITIONS FOR CLASSIC SHAKESPEARE COMEDY AT CHESIL THEATRE, WINCHESTER Chesil Theatre will be holding open auditions for their outdoor production of William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing on 2nd, 3rd and 4th May 2026. Performances will take place on the playing fields of The Pilgrims’ School, against the backdrop of the historic Wolvesey Castle, Winchester from 15th to 18th July 2026. Booking is now available from www.chesiltheatre.org.uk. The play follows a fresh new interpretation, re-imagined at the end of WWII. Breaking their journey on the way home from the front, a group of soldiers stop for a few days’ rest, recreation and a little romance. Chesil

 OPEN AUDITIONS for Male actors, singers & dancers We rehearse and perform in Ferndown We rehearse on Monday evenings, and the show week is 4th-10th October. For auditions pieces and times, please contact Phoenixmusicaltheatre@yahoo.com Please note. In line with our constitution, we will be auditioning existing members prior to the open auditions.

The Cat and The Canary Multi Award winning Double Act drama group are creating a brand new adaptation of The Cat and The Canary based on the original play that invented all the cliches of melodrama with an estranged dysfunctional family meeting up for the reading of a will at midnight in an old dark house with a monster on the loose! What could possibly go wrong? However, we are in need of some youngsters who can pass for teenage boys and men who can appear to look in their 30’s. Therefore, we are running two casting events on Monday 11th & 18th

Tuesday 10th March – 7.30pm at The Performing Arts Centre, Ballard School, New Milton You can find further information about the characters on the website New Forest Players Worst Wedding Ever Auditions are very informal, there are no learnt pieces, they are closed auditions and you will be asked to wait in the Foyer until called. You may not be asked to do all of the pieces, some have been arranged to see how voices etc work together. If you would like to audition but are unable to make the date please let Director, David Luker, know. coplestonesprojects@gmail.com 07590 486939