The East Anglian Touring Consortium is looking to meet actor-musicians from or with a strong connection to Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, the London Borough of Havering, or Cambridgeshire.

This actor-musician production will be the first project from the East Anglian Touring Consortium, a group of diverse organisations in the East Anglian region seeking to support new mid-scale work.  

Consortium members are: Eastern Angles Theatre Company, HighTide, Landmark Theatres Peterborough, Mercury Theatre Colchester, New Wolsey Theatre, Norwich Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

We are seeking actor-musicians for an exciting new musical set in the 1960s, a time of social upheaval and cultural revolution.  

At its heart is the story of two ordinary young people from Clacton whose lives are transformed as they become caught up in a youth-led rebellion that forever changed the way music was consumed. 

The piece charts the rise of a group of bold, unconventional mavericks as they challenge the establishment and spark a movement that reshaped a generation. With roles spanning across young people, parents, workers, and key political figures, the production offers opportunities for performers of a wide range of ages and experiences.

We are looking for performers who can play at least two of the following instruments to a highly skilled level: Drums, Keys, Saxophones, Guitars, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet.  

We may consider applicants who are only highly skilled at one instrument.

Audition Dates:

Wednesday 15 October: New Wolsey Theatre – 10am to 1pm 

Wednesday 15 October: Norwich Theatre – 4pm to 8pm 

Thursday 16 October: Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – 11am to 2pm  

We plan to see everyone interested. However, we will only be inviting performers who demonstrate both the required musical skillset and a tangible connection to the region to audition. 

At the audition you will meet: 

  • Douglas Rintoul (Artistic Director & CEO of New Wolsey Theatre / Caroline Director) 
  • Alex Thorpe (Co-Creative Director of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch / Caroline Co-Director) 
  • Paul Schofield (Musical Director) 

Your audition slot will last around 20 minutes.  

Those selected will be asked to prepare a short section from the script (to be provided), as well as a 1960s pop/rock song, performed with accompaniment on their primary instrument and sung. 

To Apply: 

Applicants should use the button at the top of this page to email the below information to Sam Bates, New Wolsey Theatre Administrator:

  • A Short statement – 300-500 words/video (1-2 mins) on why you are interested in the project and outlining their connection to the region 
  • A CV or Spotlight Link 
  • Their preferred audition location from those listed above 

You will also need to complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form ( also available through the button at the top of this page).

A member of the respective venue team will be in touch to confirm your audition slot, if successful. 

Key Dates: 

  • Rehearsals: Monday 16 March – Saturday 11 April 2026 (at New Wolsey Theatre) 
  • Tech Week: W/C Monday 13 April 2026 (at New Wolsey Theatre) 
  • Performances at New Wolsey Theatre: Friday 17 April – Saturday 2 May 2026 
  • Performances at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch: W/C Monday 4 May – Saturday 16 May 2026 
  • Performances at New Theatre Peterborough: W/C Monday 18 May – Saturday 23 May 2026 
  • Holiday Week: W/C Monday 25 May 2026 
  • Performances at Mercury Theatre, Colchester: W/C Monday 1 June 2026 – Saturday 13 June 2026 
  • Performances at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds: W/C Monday 15 June – Saturday 20 June 2026 

We are committed to ensuring that Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is central to all our work. Everyone working on this production is expected to be mindful of and contribute towards these commitments. 

We’re keen to receive applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those currently less represented in our industry, particularly from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as D/deaf and disabled people, neurodivergent people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.  

We will support access needs and make reasonable adjustments to enable applicants to participate in the selection process, and for the successful applicant to carry out the role. 

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