Based on the book The Witches by Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood

Directed by AMY ELKIN

AUDITIONS — SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025
PRODUCTION DATES — 11-17 APRIL 2025

NAPA STUDIOS
3 STEVENSON COURT, BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND

REHEARSALS COMMENCE: Sunday, 23rd February and will be Monday, Wednesday evenings and Sundays.

    • Auditions will be held at NAPA on Sunday, 16th February.

    • Session One (10 – 11.30pm) will be all actors auditioning for Boy, Bruno and Grandmother.

    • Session Two (11.30 – 1.30pm) will be for all other roles. Please note that the role of The Grand High Witch has been cast.

    • Audition pieces will be sent out upon registration.

    • Complete the audition application form to register to audition. With any questions, email Amy on [email protected]

    • Please refer to the character breakdowns below to select the roles that you may be eligible for.

    • A variety of English and European accents will be used.

    • Rehearsals will take place at NAPA Studios, 3 Stevenson Court, Burleigh Heads.

    • Rehearsal times may be subject to negotiation with the full cast.

    • Rehearsal schedule and script breakdown are attached. We will do our best to stick to this schedule, but adjustments may be necessary and we work through the text.

    • Shows run from Friday, 11th April to 17th April. This includes school holiday matinees and evening shows. The ensemble and Witch ensemble can elect to appear in day shows or evening shows or both.

    • All adult actors may also be called on as puppeteers and to operate the various levels of tricks and tech that it will take to bring the joy and mischief to life for our family audiences. The Witches promises to be a special experience in the magic of theatre.

  • BOY

    • Little boy and later mouse, playing age 8 – 12

    • An orphaned child left in the care of his grandmother

    • Curious and brave, the hero of our story 

    BRUNO JENKINS

    • Little boy and later mouse, playing age 8 – 12

    • Solid, stocky child

    • Obnoxious, mouthy

    • Comic

    GRANDMOTHER

    • Female presenting, playing age of 60s+

    • A loving grandmother

    • Very knowledgeable on all things witches 

    LAWYER/HOTEL DOORMAN/HEAD WAITER

    • Male presenting, playing age 20s+

    • Multiple roles, multiple accents a bonus

    • Comedic 

    SAILOR/DOCTOR/HEAD CHEF

    • Male presenting, playing age late 20s+

    • Multiple roles, multiple accents a bonus

    • Comedic 

    MR JENKINS

    • Male presenting, playing age 35 – 55

    • Posh and pompous father to Bruno

    • Think Mr Dursley or similar

    MRS JENKINS

    • Female presenting, playing age 30s – 50s

    • Prissy and doting mother to her perfect little Bruno

    • Comedic

    Mixed Ensemble of all ages required to play a range of roles:

    • Nurse

    • Waiter

    • Waitress

    • Guests

    • Witch One

    • Witch Two

    • Tree house witch

    • Lady-like witch

    • Witches ensemble

AUDITION REGISTRATION

Please complete form below to register for your audition.

  • DIRECTOR

    AMY ELKIN

An Amateur Production by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
On Behalf of Samuel French
A Concord Theatricals Company