THE WIND AND THE WILLOWS Announces Open Auditions, April 22

The highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS will hold open auditions this month, ahead of its world premiere in Autumn 2016. Auditions will be held at The Lowry in Salford on 22nd Apriland at Rambert in London on 23rd April. Adapted for the stage by Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS will open at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth from 8th October 2016, followed by The Lowry in Salford and Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.

The producers for THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS are looking for strong character actors, with excellent singing and dancing skills, for principal roles and male and female ensemble. Attendees should be prepared to sing a musical theatre song and must be aged 18 years or older.

Based on Kenneth Grahame's treasured novel which has captivated generations of readers for over a century, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS has been adapted for the stage with a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist team George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS marks the first time the three have worked together since their hugely successful collaboration on the international hit musical Mary Poppins which ran for three years in the West End and six years on Broadway.

Developed and produced by Jamie Hendry Productions and presented in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh with design by Peter McKintosh, choreography by Aletta Collins, lighting design by Howard Harrison and sound design by Gareth Owen. Casting is by Pippa Ailion Casting.

Kenneth Grahame's wild tale about the thrill-seeking, lovable menace Mr Toad comes to life in a brand new stage musical. Ratty, Badger and Mole join the exuberant Toad and embark on a series of adventures and misadventures caused by his insatiable need for speed! Imprisoned for theft and with his existence under threat from the inhabitants of the Wild Wood, Toad must attempt a daring escape to defend Toad Hall. Featuring spectacular stagecraft and a company of over fifty, this sparkling new musical with a glorious original score brings this treasured British classic to life in what is set to be 2016's wildest theatrical adventure.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

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8th October 2016 - 22nd October 2016
THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH
www.theatreroyal.com
01752 267 222

26th October 2016 - 6th November 2016
THE LOWRY, SALFORD
www.thelowry.com
0843 208 6000

10th November 2016 - 19th November 2016
MAYFLOWER THEATRE, SOUTHAMPTON
www.mayflower.org.uk
02380 711811

All auditionees must register within the registration times and will need to be prepared to wait all day to be seen.

Applicants should bring piano-vocal sheet music for a musical theatre song which should be performed in a British accent. Applicants may not get to sing their entire song at this stage. A pianist will be provided and we cannot accept backing tracks.

Applicants should bring a recent headshot and a completed registration form which can be downloaded at www.windinthewillowsthemusical.com/open-auditions (paper copies will be available on the day)

All applicants must be available to travel to London for subsequent rounds of auditions between Monday, 25th April 2016 and Friday, 27th May 2016. This may result in several journeys to London to be seen by members of the creative team.

Rehearsals for the production take place in London with subsequent tour dates at Theatre Royal Plymouth, The Lowry, Salford and Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Applicants must be available to the production from Monday, 15th August 2016.

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