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Newark’s Young Talent Needed for Palace Theatre Pantomime

Do you know a rising star who could be in this years Panto?

The Palace Theatre is looking for boys and girls aged 9 - 16 to dance alongside former Coronation Street star Nick Cochrane, in this years pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty.’

Open auditions for the magical family show will be held on Sunday 15 September, for dancers in school years 4 to 11. The show will run from Tuesday 10 December 2019 until Saturday 4 January 2020, at Newark’s Palace Theatre. 

Steve Boden, Managing Director of Imagine Theatre who are producing the pantomime, says: “We will be looking for two teams of children to take part in the show, and as well as dancing ability we look for children who have that special something extra that makes them stand out from the crowd. 

We like to hold open auditions as it gives any child of the right age who wishes to take part a chance, regardless if they attend a dance school or have any previous experience, this audition is open to everybody and it’s a great opportunity for children from the local community to get involved and appear at this amazing theatre.  

Performing in a professional production is a fabulous and rewarding opportunity for the children and is always a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of hard work.”

Full details on the auditions, including further information on age and attendance requirements and regulations, as well as the application forms can be found by visitingwww.imaginetheatre.co.uk. Application forms do not need to be submitted in advance although where possible please complete them beforehand and bring with you to save time on audition day.

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