We are delighted to announce that next year’s panto will be Cinderella. It will be performed in Copthorne Village Hall on 26-29 January 2017.
A read through and introduction to auditions will be held at the village hall on Sunday 4th September at 3pm – 5pm with auditions taking place at the Morgan Hall on Sunday 11th September at 3pm – 5pm. We are looking for principles and chorus along with help behind the scenes with everything from costumes to scene painting. If you are interested in being involved either on stage or off please contact the director, Nicki Barnett by email nicki.barnett@btinternet.com to register.
The auditions will be informal but anyone interested in a principal role will be required to read a short extract from the script and sing (where there are solos or duets). The chorus will be asked to participate in some basic dance moves and some company singing. Audition pieces will be available shortly.
We look forward to welcoming you for a fun couple of hours on 4th and to being part of our Pantomime. Please feel free to forward to family, friends and anyone else you think might be interested in joining us. We would love to welcome new members.
List of Principal Roles
Gert and Daisy – The Ugly Sisters
Daughters of Baron Hardup. Traditional dame parts to be played by very attractive men! Comedy songs and movement with excellent comedy timing
Buttons
Can be played by a male or female. Baron Hardup’s right hand man and Cinderella’s best friend (but wishes it was more!). Needs excellent comedy timing, must build a rapport with the audience. Some singing
Prince Charming
Can be played by male or female. Traditional principal boy. Every inch the prince. Singing and dancing required.
Dandini
Can be played by male or female. The Prince’s right hand man. Dashing and suave or at least he thinks he is! A real ladies man. Singing and dancing required.
Petunia – The Miller’s Daughter (small speaking part)
Sweet girl and Dandini’s love interest. Is kkeen on Buttons to begin with. The archetypical girl next door. Some singing and dancing. Also part of the chorus.
Cinderella
Daughter of Baron Hardup. Very sweet nature. Should have a nice singing voice. Typical panto princess. Dancing and singing required.
Baron Hardup
Broke owner of Hardup Hall and father to Cinderella and the Ugly Sisters. Loveable uncle character/mad inventor. Some singing.
Miss Mabbs (Fairy Godmother)
Owner of village store and Cinders Fairy Godmother. Some singing required.
Sir Jasper Grabbit
Supermarket owner and villain of the piece. Think melodrama/silent movies. Some singing.
Bill & Ben (the Brokers Men)
Comedy duo (could be male or female) excellent comedy timing and consummate double act. Some singing.
Pantomime Horse
Two people of similar size required to make up panto horse. Not on stage much – could potentially be chorus members.
