U.K. Now Casting: Tour Primary Schools in ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Pantomime + More

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Start your autumn with a new round of casting opportunities! The pantomime “Hansel and Gretel” touring primary schools is currently seeking talent in London. Plus, travel to Dubai for a Pakistani credit card advertisement, join the Northern Ballet, or act in a play for an exciting, young theatre group!

“HANSEL AND GRETEL”
Bigfoot Arts Education is currently casting its annual pantomime “Hansel and Gretel.” Male and female talent, aged 18 and older, are wanted for the production. Talent must have strong acting, singing, and dancing skills, as well as experience working and performing with children (ideally within primary school settings). Rehearsals will run Nov. 3–Dec. 6 in London, with performances twice daily starting Dec. 7–20. The show will tour primary schools across London and the Home Counties, U.K. Pay is £450 for rehearsals and £30 per show. Apply here!

PAKISTANI AD FOR CREDIT CARD
Casting is underway for a Pakistani TV advertisement for a credit card company that will show “the ease and flexibility of a bank credit card in various countries” with families and couples enjoying their time in different cities around the world. A male actor and a female actor, aged 32–42, of South Asian, Indian, or Pakistani descent are wanted to portray a husband and wife in the commercial. The production will shoot Oct. 9 in London and Oct. 11–12 in Dubai. Pay is £300 per shoot day, with travel provided. Apply here!

NORTHERN BALLET: DANCERS
Northern Ballet is currently casting dancers to join the company and perform in its “varied and imaginative mix of classical and narrative ballets.” Male and female dancers, aged 18–45, “with strong classical technique, exceptional partnering skills, and strength” are sought. There is an audition by appointment on Jan. 28, 2018 in Leeds, England. Performances run throughout 2018 touring the U.K. and overseas extensively. Professional pay will be provided. Apply here!

“THE TRICYCLE”
Bright South Theatre, a young Spanish theatre company “trying to make a better world through the joy of creating art and theatre,” is currently casting its play “The Tricycle.” Male talent, aged 20–60, is wanted for supporting roles. Rehearsals and performances run dates TBA at Bright South Theatre in London and pay a profit share. Apply here!

Check out Backstage’s London audition listings!