LADS FAMOUS PANTOMIME OPEN AUDITIONS
Auditions are now open for LADS’ famous pantomime – Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. A feast of fun, laughter and song, this panto hits the bullseye!
Auditions are being held on Saturday 13th September 2025 at the Market Theatre, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ and are open to anyone ages 8 years and over. We welcome all abilities and experience; this is a community production open to all.
To register for an audition slot and to receive your audition pack, please follow the link below:
All auditions are by prior reservation only and a good level of commitment to both rehearsals and performance dates is required.
Regular rehearsals from 21st October 2025:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm-10pm for Principals aged 16+
- Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm for Dance Troupe & Ensemble
- Sundays 10.30am-6pm for Dance Troupe & Ensemble on certain dates & 2pm-6pm for all cast.
LADS’ pantomime will be performed on Thu 22nd – Sun 25th January & Thu 29th January – Sun 1st February 2026 at The Market Theatre, Ledbury, HR8 2AQ.
For any questions relating to auditions, please contact the director at pantomime(at)themarkettheatre.com
Characters:
- Alan-a-Dale: A good singer. Great if they can strum a chord or two on the guitar, but not essential. Played by Male or Female.
- Robin Hood: Dashing principal boy. Played by Male or Female.
- Friar Tuck: Relaxed, comedic and good hearted. Played by Male or Female.
- Little Joan: The Daughter of Little John. Very feisty – doesn’t need to be cast particularly small. Played by Female.
- Maid Marion: The principal girl. Also very feisty. Played by Female.
- Winnie Widebotton: Marion’s former nanny and the village schoolteacher. Our warm-hearted dame. Played by Male.
- Sheriff of Nottingham: The wicked villain. Played by Male or Female.
- Dennis: The Sheriff’s tax collector. Emotional, easily upset, comedic. Played by Male or Female.
- Tilly: The Sheriff’s niece. Played by anyone 8 years + including adults.
- Tommy: The Sheriff’s Nephew. Played by anyone 8 years + including adults.
- Rabbits: Cameo parts for “glove puppet” rabbits. Played by 18 years + only.
- Dance Troupe: Ages 8-18 years only. Some dance experience preferred.
- Singing Ensemble: Ages 8-18 years only.