Theatre Hullabaloo & the Berry Theatre

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CASTINGINFORMATION

Theatre Hullabaloo & The Berry Theatre

The Elves and the Shoemakers in a new version by Mike Kenny

Directed by Sarah Brigham

Composed by Ivan Stott

Designed by Bek Palmer

A magical tale for Christmas for children aged 3 years and above and their families

Production CompanyTheatre Hullabaloo & The Berry Theatre

Auditions25th June 2012

Rehearsals8th – 25th October 2012 (Eastleigh)

Previews26th & 27th October 2012 (Eastleigh)

National Tour28th October – 9th December 2012

Christmas Run14th December – 24th December 2012 (The Berry Theatre)

DirectorSarah Brigham

ComposerIvan Stott

DesignerBek Palmer

Creative ProducerMiranda Thain

Theatre Hullabaloo is a pioneering theatre company creating quality work for young audiences based in the North East of England. We believe that children and young people have an entitlement to access theatre of the highest quality and greatest artistic challenge, so we collaborate with artists working at the forefront of their artform, developing ideas with young people, to create excellent and inventive theatre.

The Berry Theatreis the South East’s newest creative landmark and a venue committed to making theatre for, by and with children and young people.

CAST

We are currently casting for our autumn touring production of The Elves and the Shoemakers. We are looking for a talented ensemble of four actor / musicianswith a range of skills including strong singing voices:

One Female Performer and One Maleperformerto play: Old Woman & Old Man

Strong physical performers required with good singing voices who can play a musical instrument.

One Male Performer & One Female Performerto play : Boy Elf & Girl Elf

Skilled puppeteers required to manipulate and voice the puppets of the elves. There may also be some other minor puppetry work. These performers will also play other ensemble parts.

Theatre Hullabaloo is an ITC Approved Manager and all fees, subsistence etc are in line with ITC / Equity agreements. Rehearsals take place at The Point, Eastleigh. Eastleigh and Darlington both serve as company bases for the duration of the contract. All touring teams at are CRB checked as part of normal employment procedure.

Theatre Hullabaloo is an equal opportunities organisation.

Please send a CV and photograph by Monday 21stMay to:

Miranda Thain

Creative Producer

Theatre Hullabaloo

Darlington Arts Centre

Darlington

DL3 7AX

If you have specific questions about the project, please contact

Theatre Hullabaloo is a national portfolio organisation of Arts Council England. The Berry Theatre and Theatre Hullabaloo are grateful for support from Grants for the Arts for this national tour of The Elves and the Shoemakers.