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BLACKADDER II AUDITIONS
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, March - June 2025
Additional rehearsals will be on:
Saturday 29th March (2-5pm, All cast), Saturday 17th May (2-4pm, called cast only), Sunday 8th June (all day), Tuesday 10th June (evening Dress & Tech)
There may be a break in rehearsals during Easter holidays which will be organised once the show is cast to best suit the availability of all involved.
Synopsis
Theatre on the Steps have adapted the television script to make a 2 act play. We utilise several storylines from Season Two of Blackadder, specifically from the following episodes: Bells, Potato, Money and Beer.
Characters
The current script includes the following characters:
-Lord Edmund Blackadder
-Lord Percy Percy
-Baldrick
-Queen Elizabeth I
-Lord Melchett
-Kate/Bob
-Lady Whiteadder (Aunt)
-Lord Nathaniel Whiteadder (Uncle)
-Bishop of Bath and Wells
-Nursie
-Flashheart
-Sir Walter Raleigh
-Kate's Father
-The Crone
-The Wise Woman
-Leonardo Acropolis
-Messenger
-Arthur the Sailor
-Simon Partridge
-Geoffrey Piddle
-Freddie Frobisher/Monk
JOIN THE STEPPERS
Do you love ACTING?
Would you like to join a new informal and social group for adults?
Join our fun, free Adult Drama Group THE STEPPERS, meeting monthly to share and create theatre.
Explore the craft of acting through games, exercises and rehearsals with no pressure to perform.
Our monthly Adult Acting Group is the perfect way to develop new skills or polish up old ones in a safe environment. At the Steppers you will exercise your creativity, build your confidence, meet like-minded friends and have lots of fun!
This will include: Script work, Improvisation, Characterisation, Technique & Practitioners, Vocal Work, Divising , Storytelling and much more!
Steppers Dates:
-Monday 7th April, 7-8pm
-Monday 12th May, 7-8pm
-Monday 2nd June, 7-8pm
-Monday 7th July, 7-8pm
Monday 4th August, 7-8pm
There are no auditions to join but we do ensure that new members are likeminded and work well with other members of the group.
To sign up or ask questions please email Nikki at nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
This group is free to attend and for adults aged 18 years and over.
‘A PLAY IN 2 DAYS’ - Semi-improvised Fundraiser (The Wind in the Willows)
Show Dates - September 2025
Sunday 7th September 2025, 7.30pm
How it work
-Cast members must express interest in taking part
-If they have not taken part in a TotS show before they must attend an informal audition / ‘get to know you’ session
-Cast members will be allocated roles
-There will be a readthrough of the outline script and this occasion will also serve as an opportunity to devise/suggest ideas that can be explored on rehearsal days
-Cast members are expected to learn lines between the readthrough and the rehearsal days
-Rehearsals will take place on just two days - the performance day Sunday 7th September and one other date beforehand. The readthrough date and first rehearsal day will be negotiated around cast availability.
SIGN UP
To express your interest in taking part please email nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
MUSICAL (Title to be announced soon)
Show Dates - October 2025
WEEK ONE: w/c 6th October
WEEK TWO: w/c 13th October
Performances will likely be Thursday - Saturday evenings, we may include a Saturday matinee
AUDITIONS: MONDAY 30th JUNE 2025, 7pm, at Theatre on the Steps
To express your interest in auditioning please email nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
Once we have confirmed the title of the show we will send out a sign up form and details about characters.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, July - October 2025
Additional rehearsals will take place on weekend afternoons - these dates will be selected around the availability of cast members
Casting
Principle, supporting and chorus roles are for adults and young people aged 14 and over
GHOST WALK
Show Dates - October 2025
SHOWS: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th October 2025 (evening)
Synopsis
Ghost Walk - Ghosts
We have 10 ghosts hidden around Bridgnorth, our team of guides lead audiences (in groups of up to 20) on a walking tour to meet each ghost and hear the story of their tragic demise. Ghosts need to be strong actors with powerful voices who are not afraid of potentially acting in the rain!
Ghost Walk - Showcase
The Ghost Walk Showcase is a cabaret of spooky songs featuring spectacular singing and dancing from local talent. Audiences who have been on the Ghost Walk around the town return to the theatre post-walk and enjoy a drink with entertainment from acts in the showcase.
AUDITIONS:
GHOSTS - To express your interest in auditioning to be a ghost please email nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk with details of your acting experience
SHOWCASE - To audition for the showcase please record yourself singing/dancing the song you would like to perform at the showcase and send it to Nikki via whatsapp on 07769 814816 with the text Audition for Ghost Walk Showcase. If you would like to ask questions or enquire about the showcase please email nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk The Deadline for auditions is 10am on 20th August 2025.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be called as required. Tech/dress rehearsals will take place on Saturday 25th October and/or Monday 27th October as cast availability requires.
PANTOMIME - HANSEL & GRETEL
Show Dates - January 2026
WEEK ONE: Saturday 10th (2pm, 7pm), Sunday 11th (3pm)
WEEK TWO: Thursday 15th (7pm), Friday 16th (7pm), Saturday 17th (2pm, 7pm), Sunday 18th (3pm)
WEEK THREE: Friday 23rd (7pm), Saturday 24th (2pm, 7pm), Sunday 25th (3pm)
WEEK FOUR: Thursday 29th (7pm), Friday 30th (7pm), Saturday 31st (2pm, 7pm)
AUDITIONS: THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2025, 7pm, at Theatre on the Steps
To express your interest in auditioning please email nikki@theatreonthesteps.co.uk
Later in the year we will send out a sign up form and details about characters.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will take place on Mondays and Thursdays, November 2025 - January 2026
Additional rehearsals will take place on weekends with at least one rehearsal during Christmas week - these dates will be selected around the availability of cast members
Casting
Principle, supporting and chorus roles are for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Younger people/children who are part of the Theatre on the Steps Youth Theatre may audition for a role in the chorus.
FOR INFORMATION ON OUR YOUTH THEATRE for children and young people aged 7-17 please visit the YOUTH THEATRE section of our website.
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