If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in our production of Rock of Ages here is the information you need about auditions.

The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke from Tues 13 – Sat 17 May 2025.

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 runs from 1 July - 30 June.

Welcome talk

It is not mandatory to attend in order to audition:
Date: Mon 9 December: 7.30pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

This is a chance to meet the Director and Musical Director. The Director will introduce the show, including the available characters and audition expectations and and also outline his vision for the production. You’ll also sing extracts from a couple of numbers with the MD.

Pre-audition workshops

You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practice singing with the musical director (in groups and/or individually) and be taught the audition dance for ensemble or dancers.

Date: Wed 11 December - 7.30pm
Date: Mon 6 January - 7.30pm
Date: Wed 8 January - 7.30pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions

The online audition form must be submitted by 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 January.

Dates: Saturday 11 January. Sunday 12 January for callbacks (if needed)
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: St. Mark’s Primary School, Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, RG22 4US

Performance Fee

If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable no later than 13 April. You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Outline rehearal Schedule

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