Show Dates: 25 – 29th November 2026
Rehearsal Days: Monday/Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, extending to 9.30pm closer to the show (other days may be occasionally scheduled. A full schedule will be available at the auditions)
Cast Size: Large Cast
Synopsis: Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette's School they 're attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone's Christmas wish come true.
Show Fee: £30.00 Adults / £20.00 Under 18’s
Contact Details: jamieharris807@googlemail.com
Audition Dates:
Sunday 2nd August 1pm - 2pm
Oakmoor Academy Children
Sunday 2nd August 2pm - 5pm
St Bernadette's Children (all auditionees need to stay for the whole session)
Monday 3rd August 7.30pm
Adult principal/ensemble auditions
Characters:
Paul Maddens (M)
A teacher at St Bernadette's Primary School - trying to outdo the rival school's Nativity
Playing age - 25 - 45
Jennifer Lore (F)
Paul's ex-girlfriend - she left him to move to Hollywood
Playing age - 25 - 45
Gordon Shakespeare (M)
A teacher at Oakmoor School. Paul's long time rival
Playing age - 25 - 45
Desmond Poppy (M)
Paul's new teaching assistant - childlike and enthusiastic
Playing age - 18 - 45
Mrs Bevan (F)
Head teacher of St Bernadette's
Playing age - 40+
The Critic (M or F)
Newspaper theatre critic
Playing age 18+
Lord Mayor (M)
Playing Age 30+
Ensemble
Aged 16+
Multiple speaking roles to be assigned by the creative team
St Bernadette's Children (M & F)
Playing age 7 - 11 (actual age no younger then 7)
Oakmoor Children
Playing age 12 - 15
Audition Material:
Libretto
Paul/Desmond/Jennifer - Page 64 & 65
Paul & Mrs Bevan - Pages 20 & 21
Songs
Paul - WRAPPED IN A RAINBOW - Pages 23 & 24 (all parts)
Jennifer - JENNIFER'S PLEA - Pages 45 & 46
Desmond - MY VERY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL - Pages 12 - 14
Gordon - HEROD! THE ROCK OPERA - Pages 48 & 49
Mrs Bevan - THE LORD MAYORS BALL - Pages 33 - 34 (all parts)
Lord Mayor - MAYORS ARIA - Page 35 (all parts)
Critic - CATHEDRAL ARIA - Pages 53 & 54 (all parts)
Ensemble/Oakmoor Children/St Bernadette's Children - NAZARETH - Pages 55 & 56
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Adult ensemble auditionees that wish to be considered for minor roles that include solo singing will need to sing solo at the audition. Adult ensemble auditionees that do not wish to be considered for solo singing will be able to sing in a group.
- We are not intending to double cast any role (outside of possibly one or two of the principal child roles). However, the creative team reserve the right to double cast should they feel it necessary.
- In terms of the number of children required, we are looking to cast 16 children to portray the St Bernadette's children and 12 teenagers to portray the Oakmoor students (this is subject to change at the discretion of the creative team).
- We understand that due to the dates of audition there may be some auditionees who cannot make these due to holidays. We there will accept video auditions to be submitted but we must stress that it is preferred by the creative team to see auditionees on the audition day, particularly for the children due to the workshop nature of their auditions.
- Any video submissions must be sent to jamieharris807@googlemail.com and be received by no later than 5pm on Friday 24th July 2026. Any video submissions received after this time/date will not be considered. The video audition must contain the libretto/song for the roles you are going for. If multiple characters appear in the libretto you will need to find someone to read in for you.
- Rehearsals will be Mondays/Wednesdays from 10th August 2026. Not everyone will be called to each rehearsal and a detailed schedule will be provided to all auditionees. COMPULSORY REHEARSALS - Sunday 27th September 2026 and all rehearsals for the 2 weeks prior to the show.
- This is a complex show both in terms of material and also staging. Please check availability for rehearsals before committing to auditions.
- The audition panel will consist of 5 people including the director, musical director, assistant director, this season's LPS President and 1 other person TBC. The decision of the panel is final.
- Feedback after audition/casting can be given upon request.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions. This really is a fantastic show that will really get everyone into the Christmas spirit!
If you have any further questions, please contact the director, Jamie Harris at jamieharris807@googlemail.com
Please note that to perform in any productions with the Louth Playgoers you must sign up for a Gold Membership which is £20 for the entire season. This is separate to the show fee, but covers you for all the shows in this season. Details about the Membership Scheme can be found here.