DISNEY’S THE LION KING to hold open auditions across UK to find new talent

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Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King is holding a nationwide call out for singers and dancers who wish to join the West End company in the future. The production is looking for talented performers to work with industry professionals to develop their skills.

New members of the company would join an international cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers at the musical’s home in London - the Lyceum Theatre - where the production has been seen by over 18 million people in the last two decades. Open auditions will take place across the country throughout October.

Auditions for singers and dancers will take place in Birmingham on 9 October, Manchester on 28 October, London on 9 October for dancers and 23 October for singers, and Leeds on 29 October. Morning registration is at 10am and it is advised that auditionees arrive early. The afternoon registration is at 1.30pm.

Singers should be of excellent ability and be able to dance well in order to make up the ensemble. The casting team is also looking for strong dancers with a modern dance background and acrobatic skills are keenly desired.

Singers should be prepared to sing a contemporary pop or rock song and should bring the sheet music. There will be no backing tracks, so auditionees should bring sheet music with them. Dancers must be warmed up and ready to dance in jazz shoes or bare feet. Dancers may also be asked to sing and should therefore prepare one rock or pop song that showcases their voice and vocal range.

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