Sweeney Todd Auditions

We are staging Sweeney Todd in May 2011 at the Corn Exchange.

This will be the full stage version and not the film version. Auditions are open to everyone from Biggar and the surrounding districts. If you are successful and offered a part in the show, if not already a member you will need to pay a membership fee and join Biggar Theatre workshop.

Vocal auditions will be carried out at the Corn Exchange:-

Saturday 13^th November 2010  10am – 2-30pm

Sunday 14^th November 2010 2pm – 6pm

Further script reading auditions will be carried out on

Thursday 18^th November 2010 6-10pm

For a synopsis of parts click on the link below:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd:_The_Demon_Barber_of_Fleet_Street_(musical)

Audition songs are:-

Sweeney Todd – “Epiphany”

Mrs Lovett – “Worst Pies in London”

Lucy Barker (the Beggar Woman) –“ Alms! Alms!”

Johanna – “Green Finch and Linnet Bird”

Anthony – “Ah Miss!”

Judge Turpin – “Pretty Women”

The Beadle –“ Ladies in their Sensitivities”

Adolfo Pirelli – “The Contest”

Tobias – “Not while I’m around”

Most the above songs are on ‘You Tube’ if you just want to get an idea, but our full audition packs are available from the Producer:-  

Gil  on 01899 223126 or e-mail gil@persilands.com

 Audition time slots will also need to be booked with Gil.

We will of course also be looking for a chorus of approx 12-16 people, men and women. 

Please note that this whilst this is a fantastic musical, and we are very excited to be staging it at the Corn Exchange. Some of the music is very challenging, so it is imperative if you wish to be included in the show you are able to demonstrate full commitment.