Community auditions announced for ANNE BOLEYN THE MUSICAL
Historalia Productions are looking for passionate volunteer performers to join the professional cast for the world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home, this summer.
This spectacular production will be staged a specially constructed 1,800 seat outdoor auditorium lawn outside the historic castle from 2 – 30 August.
Auditions are open for amateur actors, singers and dancers, aged nine years-old and up, and will take place at the Bat and Ball Station Booking Hall in Sevenoaks and at the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells on the following dates:
Bat and Ball Station Booking Hall, Sevenoaks
Saturday 29 March
9.45 - 10.30 – Ages 9-14
10.45 - 11.30 – Ages 14-18
11.45 - 12.45 – Ages 18+
13.00 - 13.45 – Ages 18+
Thursday 3 April
17.15 - 18.30 – Ages 14-18
18.45 - 19.30 – Ages 18+
19.45 - 20.45 – Ages 18+
Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sunday 6 April
10.00 - 11.00 - Ages 9-13
11.00 - 12.00 - Ages 14+ (including adults)
Attendees should email communitycast@historalia.co.uk to secure a slot.
Associate Director Lydia Scott Johnson, who hails from Kent, said: “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for local people of all ages and experience levels to become involved in a one-of-a-kind new musical. Community chorus members will have the opportunity to experience performing on a large-scale musical set in a unique and beautiful location, as well as meeting like-minded local people and celebrating the story of Anne and Hever Castle. We're looking to cast up to 60 people per performance and have a variety of roles available for people interested in acting, singing or dancing (or all three!). Having grown up in Kent, visited Hever Castle throughout my life and worked extensively with community theatre in the area, I'm very excited to be a part of this production and to help create this amazing opportunity for local people.”
Historalia co-founder and director Eliane Astor-de Merode, who is also the future Lady Astor of Hever, said: “We are so excited to bring Historalia Productions’ unique blend of historical storytelling and theatrical innovation to UK audiences for the first time. Hever Castle will provide an unmatched historical backdrop for this unforgettable musical. We are even more delighted to be able to invite members of the public of all-ages to be involved and take part and are excited about the upcoming auditions in Sevenoaks.”
Anne says farewell to her family and embarks on a life-changing journey to the royal courts of Flanders and France. Though her goodbyes are difficult, Anne’s adventure will shape not only her future but the future of England itself…
Anne Boleyn the Musical explores the transformation from a young girl leaving England, into a young woman who returns to Hever Castle, destined to attract a King. The rise and fall of their relationship forever altered the course of history.
Celebrated as one of history’s most intriguing and influential women, Anne's true nature, her ambitions, and her generosity will finally be revealed—within the very walls where her mind was shaped and her legacy forged.
Directed by Roxana Silbert, Anne Boleyn the Musical has a book by Rebecca Night, with lyrics by Rebecca Night and Sam Kenyon, music composed by Sam Gevers, sound by The Ringham Brothers, set and costume design by Robert Innes-Hopkins, and lighting by Michel Jacobs.
Full casting and creative team will be announced in due course.
For more info on Anne Boleyn the Musical, please click here.