THEATRE Royal Winchester are looking for talented people to join the cast of their traditional family pantomime, Beauty and The Beast.

This is an exciting opportunity to tread the boards in the world of professional theatre and appear in one of the UK’s top traditional pantomimes! They are looking for strong dancers and singers with a performance background to join the team as a volunteer support cast member.

Applications are welcomed from males and females aged 16 and above to take part in this year’s production alongside their professional actors. There is no upper age limit for application.

Rehearsals take place on Sundays from November 4, followed by rehearsals with the main cast in the lead up to the start of the production’s run. The pantomime runs from Saturday December 1 2018 to Sunday January 6 2019.

The audition will include dancing both individually and as part of a group. Those with dance and singing experience will also be asked to sing a prepared piece of the audition panels’ choice as well as learning a song on the day. On this occasion the theatre is not looking for singers without dance experience.

Applications must be received by Monday April 30 at 9am with the auditions taking place on Sunday May 20 between 11am and 2pm.

For further information and to apply visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk.