The Wizard of Oz Cast

We are so pleased to say that we had over 70 brilliant young people join us for our Wizard of Oz workshop this morning with more than 50 staying to audition for main parts. We say this every year (because it is true) that casting our shows gets more difficult each time as you all bring such talent to the stage. Everyone who auditioned today should be incredibly proud of themselves, you are all so amazing!

Our cast list is as follows- with many parts still to be announced/decided at future rehearsals.

Dorothy- Erin A

Scarecrow- Niall A

Tinman- Ethan N

Lion- Evie H

Glinda- Jess L

Witch- Edie H

Wizard- Lewis B

Uncle Henry- Ewan T

Aunt Em- Maddie D

Miss Gulch- Kitty A

Guard- Harvey F

Professor Marvel- Ollie M

Munchkin Coroner- Alecsandra G

Zeke- Oliver F

Hunk- Sam D

Hickory- Wyatt S

The chorus is a hugely important part of the show with loads of scenes where we need you! We cant wait to see everyone at our first rehearsal in May.

Once again, a huge well done to everyone!

Show Dates - Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th October 2024 at the Henrician Theatre.

Rehearsals - will start on Sunday 12th May 2024 at 2pm at Offenham Village Hall, Main Street, Offenham, finishing at 5.30pm.

(Rehearsals run from May to our July summer school break, and recommence Sept. Commitment is every Sunday afternoon, plus some Monday evenings. We operate a policy of a max 3 rehearsals missed and you're asked to leave the production. This is because timescales are so tight).

Any questions drop us an email to: woz2024@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk

The Wizard of Oz Production Team

The Wizard of Oz Audition info

BBC Hereford & Worcester interview
Have a listen to Scott, our director for Wizard of OZ talking to BBC Hereford & Worcester recently.
BBC Hereford Worcester Interview.mp4
MP4 video/audio file [3.8 MB]

The show will be directed by our very own Scott 'Cowardly Lion' Harrington. Scott played this part in our last production of this famous film. He'll be ably assisted by an Ace production crew.

So... what do you need to know...

We are looking for anyone aged 11 - 21, (Min age 11 as at 10/10/24) to join the cast for this exciting production. No previous experience is necessary...just bring enthusiasm and a willingness to join in.

Auditions - Sunday 25th February 2024 at The Henrician (formerly the Evesham Arts Centre) from 11am until 5.30pm. We will be running a singing/movement workshop from 11am until 12.30pm, followed by auditions from 1/1.30pm. Please attend both sessions if you wish to audition. If you only want to take part in the chorus you only need to attend the workshop morning session. Just let us know on the day.

If you are staying all day, please bring along a packed lunch. No hot food please. Also ensure you bring a drink as its a long day. Wear appropriate footwear allowing you to dance. Most of all come along and enjoy yourself!

Show Dates - Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th October 2024 at the Henrician Theatre.

Rehearsals - will start on Sunday 12th May 2024 at 2pm at Offenham Village Hall, Main Street, Offenham, finishing at 5.30pm.

(Reherasals run from May to our July summer school break, and recommence Sept. Commitment is every Sunday afternnon, plus some Monday evenings. We opertate a policy of a max 3 rehearsals missed and you're asked to leave the production. This is because timescales are so tight).

The chosen script is The Royal Shakespeare Company's version of the traditional film, full of all the song, dance you’d expect and has lots of great larger than life principal characters along with the usual chorus to support them. We are planning to really utilise the chorus and get them involved in lots of scenes; so would love to see as many of you as possible taking part. As ever, everyone over 11 years of age is welcome, it would be great to see both new and familiar faces (young and old!) at auditions, so keep your eyes peeled for further details! We’d love to have a really difficult time making decisions about cast because we know so many of you will give great audition performances.

We’ve listed below the main character parts along with the audition pieces. Learn the lines for the character you want to audition for.

We’ve also provided the audition song for those who need to audition (Not all parts require singing).

Any questions drop us an email to: woz2024@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

The Wizard of Oz Production Team

Wizard of Oz Audition Pieces.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [86.8 KB]

If I only had a brain Scarecrow audition[...]
MP3 audio file [3.5 MB]

If I only had a heart Tinman audition ed[...]
MP3 audio file [2.7 MB]

If I Were the King of the Forest COWARD[...]
MP3 audio file [7.6 MB]

Poppies GLINDA AUDITION (Accompaniment[...]
MP3 audio file [3.0 MB]

(00:00-00:39)

Over the Rainbow DOROTHY AUDITION (Acco[...]
MP3 audio file [6.0 MB]

(00:00-03:32)

Click this link to hear the songs with backing vocals!

Aladdin Panto 2024 - Cast!

Thanks to the 50 who auditioned today for our 2024 pantomime Aladdin. With so many trying out for the available parts, there are as ever some disappointed members.

The standard of auditions was again superb and we hope those who did not get the part they hoped for will join us as part of the chorus.

Rehearsals start for all on Sunday 16th October 2023, with full details to appear on our website soon.

Please email: panto2024@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk if you have any questions at all about the show, rehearsals, tickets, anything!

Congratulation to everyone!

Our principal cast:

Aladdin- Lewis B

Princess- Caitlin P

Ding Dong- Jess Lawson

Widow Twankey- Barry Hopkins

Wishee Washee- Zoey Boulton

Abanazer- Adam Spiers

Genie- Phoebe Smithies

Spirit of the Ring- Erin A

Musapha Knapp- Brooke M

Ali Katt- Evie H

Emperor- Dan Westbury

Chamberlain- Ewan T

Demon- Niall A

* Surnames omitted for safeguarding reasons.

The Aladdin Production Team

Aladdin Panto 2024 - Audition Information

Character parts;

Aladdin

Princess

Ding Dong

Widow Twankey

WIshee Washee (Aladdin's brother)

Abanazer

Genie

Spirit of the Ring

Musapha Knapp & Ali Katt (Comedy duo)

Emperor

Chaimberlain

Plus various other small parts to be allocated at first rehearsal.

The following dialogue is for use in auditions. If you are auditioning for Spirit of the ring please learn the Princess part as this is being used for both character auditions.

Aladdin and princess.docx
Microsoft Word document [16.3 KB]

Audition song for Princess and Aladdin.
You are the reason - Audition.mp3
MP3 audio file [2.7 MB]

Abanazer Mustapha Knapp and Ali Katt.doc[...]
Microsoft Word document [18.4 KB]

Mustapha and Ali audition song.
Proud Mary Audition.mp3
MP3 audio file [2.3 MB]

Genie and Aladdin.docx
Microsoft Word document [16.3 KB]

We might be only just coming into Summer...but panto planning time is already upon us (oh yes it is!).

For January 2024 our panto is Aladdin and will be directed by Mike Robinson.

So... what do you need to know...

We are looking for anyone aged 11+ , both junior and adults alike, to join the cast for this exciting production. No previous experience is necessary...just bring enthusiasm and a willingness to join in.

Auditions - Sunday 2nd July 2023 at The Henrician (formerly the Evesham Arts Centre) from 11am until 5.30pm. We will be running a singing/movement workshop from 11am until 12.30pm, followed by auditions from 1/1.30pm. Please attend both(sessions if you intend to audition. If you only want to take part in the chorus you only need to attend the workshop morning session).

Full details of the show, audition parts and how to apply can be found below.

Show Dates - Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st January 2024 at the Henrician Theatre.

Rehearsals - will start on Sunday 15th October 2023 at 2pm at Offenham Village Hall, Main Street, Offenham, finishing at 5.30pm.

The chosen script is a traditional one, full of all the song, dance and slapstick you’d expect and has lots of great larger than life principal characters along with the usual chorus to support them. We are planning to really utilise the chorus and get them involved in lots of scenes; so would love to see as many of you as possible (including adults!) taking part. As ever, everyone over 11 years of age is welcome, it would be great to see both new and familiar faces (young and old!) at auditions, so keep your eyes peeled for further details! We’d love to have a really difficult time making decisions about cast because we know so many of you will give great audition performances.

We’ve listed below the main character parts along with the audition pieces. Please note some pieces cover more than one character. Learn the lines for the character you want to audition for. We will then pair you up with someone to read the other part. (This allows us to see how you interact with another actor). We’ve also provided the audition song for those who need to audition (Not all parts require singing). This year we’re also adding in an additional song which you can sing at Auditions, if you want to show off your vocal talents. Just make the judges aware you want to sing it when you audition.

Any questions drop us an email on: panto2024@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

The Aladdin Production Team

Emperor and Chamberlain..docx
Microsoft Word document [16.5 KB]

Twankey and Wishee.docx
Microsoft Word document [16.4 KB]

Morning Workshop song
Proud Mary Audition.mp3
MP3 audio file [2.3 MB]

Additional song for you to sing if you want to show off your vocal skills.
You are my World Audition.aif
aif File [20.8 MB]

NEWS

The Addams Family Musical

Our October 2023 musical is just around the corner. It's going to be another Monstrous production?

THURS 5TH OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2023

ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Wow……Over 100 people attended auditioned.
 
Congratulations to all that tried out for just 10 main character parts!

Whilst we know there are over 90 disappointed actors who attended, everyone should be proud of their involvement. The standard was so high and made the
audition panels job so difficult.
 

Everyone who participated today is welcome to join out chorus for what could be our biggest ever cast on the Henrician Theatre’s stage. First rehearsal is
on Sunday 30th April at 2pm - 5.30pm at Offenham Hall.
 

Special congratulations to the following (for safeguarding reasons some surnames have been omitted)

Morticia - Cary’s H
Gomez - Ethan N
Wednesday - Vanessa Gravestock
Pugsley - Niall A
Fester - Dan Hampshire
Grandma - Hazel Smith
Lucas - Olli M
Alice - Jess Lawson
Mal - Josh C
Lurch - Harvey F
 

Other parts will be allocated at rehearsals in April.
 

Full details and ongoing information will be posted on the website and emailed out to those attendees who have supplied email addresses.
 

Any questions should be sent to info@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk
 

Thanks to the audition panel and Phoenix helpers throughout the day.

Well done again to all involved.
 

The Addams Family Production Crew.

Jack & The Beanstalk

Cast Announcement

Firstly a HUGE thank you to all who attended the workshop and auditions for Jack and The Beanstalk, it was great to see so many familiar faces along with some new ones! We were really impressed at how well prepared you all were and how quickly you picked up the choreography and direction, it was great to see you all enjoying yourselves and we can’t wait to get started after Shrek.

The audition panel had a tough job as you are such a talented bunch! Those that were unsuccessful will play an important role as members of the chorus with lots of opportunities to shine & support the principal characters.

Congratulations to the following (for safeguarding reasons some surnames have been omitted)

Jack Trot - Ethan N

Jill - Evie H

Silly Billy Trot - Zoe Boulton

Fairy Moonbeam - Jess B

Grabbit - Lewis B

Fleshcreep - Adam Spiers

Dame Trot - Greg Pearson

King Maurice - Dan Hampshire

Giant - TBC

Daisy the Cow - Amy Grimmitt & Bev Howlett

We look forward to seeing you all at the first rehearsal on Sunday 23rd October at Offenham Village Hall at 14.00 along with anyone else who would like to join the chorus.

Dan & Greg P

Jack & The Beanstalk

Audition Information

We might be only just coming into Summer...but panto planning time is already upon us (oh yes it is!).

For January 2023 our panto is Jack & The Beanstalk and will be co-directed by Daniel Westbury and Greg Pearson (returning to directing for Phoenix after a few years break).

So... what do you need to know...

We are looking for anyone aged 11+ , both junior and adults alike, to join the cast for this exciting production. No previous experience is necessary...just bring enthusiasm and a willingness to join in.

Auditions - Sunday 26th June 2022 at The Henrician (formerly the Evesham Arts Centre) from 11am until 5.30pm. We will be running a singing/movement workshop from 11am until 12.30pm, followed by auditions from 1pm. Please attend both(sessions if you intend to audition. If you only want to take part in the chorus you only need to attend the workshop morning session.

Full details of the show, audition parts and how to apply can be found here.

Show Dates - Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd January 2023; at the Henrician Theatre.

Rehearsals - will start on Sunday 23rd October 2022 at 2pm at Offenham Village Hall, Main Street, Offenham, finishing at 5.30pm.

The chosen script ... it’s lots of fun; has lots of great larger than life principal characters (including Jack, Silly Billy, Giant Blunderbore, Fleshcreep and Fairy Moonbeam) along with the usual chorus to support them. We are planning to really utilise the chorus and get them involved in lots of scenes; so would love to see as many of you as possible (including adults!) taking part. As ever, everyone over 11 years of age is welcome, it would be great to see both new and familiar faces (young and old!) at auditions, so keep your eyes peeled for further details! We’d love to have a really difficult time making decisions about cast because we know so many of you will give great audition performances.

Any questions drop us an email on jackpanto2023@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Dan and Greg P

AUDITION DAY

A BIG thank you to all who came to our Audition day for Shrek. It was great to see so many come along, and so well prepared !

We've said it before but we were amazed at the talent out there! Whilst we know many were disappointed they didn't land the part they really wanted, the
good news is there are still loads of supporting roles to be allocated. We really could have filled every part several times over.......
With in excess of 55 people auditioning there was always going to be some who miss out...... That's a part of auditioning. The Learning from this is come
along, be in the supporting cast and prove us wrong....(so as next time you get a bigger part!).

We will allocate the remaining supporting roles at our first rehearsal on 8th May....so check on the website for the full details. Our chorus are an
integral part of the show and we invite everyone aged 11 -21 to come along and take part. (That's anyone who didn't get a part yesterday or anyone still wanting to be involved)
The Cast for SHREK is as follows: For safeguarding reasons surnames have been omitted:

Shrek - Henry C
Fiona - Jess L
Donkey - Tom B
Lord Farquaad - Evie H
Dragon - Bella R
Gingy/Sugar plum Fairy - Lois E
Pinocchio - Sophie H G
Mama Ogre - Jessica B
Papa Ogre - Josh C
King Harold - Lewis B
Queen Lillian - Edie H
Young Fiona - Erin A
Teen Fiona - Rosa M
Thelonius - Jack S
Young Shrek -Edward B

A big CONGRATULATIONS....to everyone!

The production team of Shrek are looking forwards to working with you all.

It's still not too late to get involved in the show. If you are interested, please email us at shrek@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk. We need to be aware of the number of people we are expecting at the hall and, as always, we will be
following the current and necessary COVID advice and guidelines.

Shrek Production Team

Our storage unit fire- update!

You may have seen in the Evesham local press that on Sunday 30th May 2021 a major fire engulfed our storage unit at Murcot. We have stored the entirety of Phoenix’s possessions at the unit for over fourteen years; this included many thousands of pounds of technical equipment, hundreds and hundreds of costumes, props and sets. Unfortunately, everything within the unit was destroyed during the fire, along with another four business units attached to ours. The fire was declared a major incident and took over ten fire engines to get under control.

Since news broke of the fire, we have been inundated with extremely kind, generous offers of help, gifts and well wishes. It is lovely to know how much the group means to people in the local community and we would like to extend our thanks to everyone who has reached out to us in the last two weeks.

The group's management committee are working extremely hard to ensure that Phoenix is able to rise from the ashes and produce our next production- The Show Must Go On! In October 2021-Tickets are on sale for this now!

If you are keen to offer your help to the group at this difficult time then please do email: info@phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk although best way to support us, is to buy tickets and come and see our upcoming productions.