If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in our revue On With the Show - A Musical Theatre Roulette, here is the information you need about auditions.

The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024.

ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials and the online audition form.

Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

AUDITION PACK and Outline rehearal Schedule

The audition pack provides more information about the auditions.

Cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays.  View the outline rehearsal schedule.

Welcome talk

It is not mandatory to attend in order to audition:
Date: Mon 8 January 2024: 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
What will happen:
- We’ll outline the show/concept and share the ‘set’ list and the creatives who will be working on each number.
- Group singing and dance (ensemble audition routine) - so wear clothing/shoes you can move in!

Pre-audition workshops

You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to be taught the ensemble audition dance (everyone) and up to three other dance routines (optional). You can also book an optional individual 10-minute singing session with the musical director. You do not need to register to attend a pre-audition workshop. Though you’ll need to pre-book for an individual singing slot with the MD (see below).

Dates: Wed 10, Mon 15, Wed 17 January 2023

Timetable: Each pre-audition session will follow the same format:
7:30pm Ensemble Singing
8:00pm Movers Audition Routine (everyone must learn)
8:45pm Dancers Audition Routine (learn if you want to be considered as a dancer)
9:30pm Tap Audition dance (learn if you want to be considered as a tapper)

*Individual singing slots will run 8:00pm - 10:00pm. One session per person (additional sessions depending on availability). Book via the Show Manager at a pre-audition session (or email batsshowmanager@gmail.com)

Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions

The online audition form must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 14 January 2024.

Date: Sat 20 Jan: 9.45am (warm-up) - 4.00pm
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Date: Sun 21 Jan: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Ramsdell Village Hall, Baughurst Rd, Tadley RG26 5RA

Performance Fee

If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £50 is payable no later than 20 April. You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.