Encore Theatre Company

We're very excited to get started with rehearsals for our January 2027 pantomime, Aladdin, very soon!

This page contains everything you need to know if you'd like to be involved in the show, including rehearsal information, the roles and auditions. CLICK HERE for a copy of the information sheet given out at the welcome meeting.

For general information about the show, including venue details and tickets, please click HERE

As well as welcoming back our existing members we would love to invite any new people interested in joining us on- or off-stage for this production. Please could all new members complete our online application form to ensure everyone’s contact details are up-to-date; this is important so we can contact you about auditions and rehearsal arrangements.

All meetings, auditions and rehearsals will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Pontefract Road, Castleford WF10 4JB unless notified to the contrary.

Thursday 10th September: 7.30pm – Meeting for everyone wishing to be involved, including audition arrangements and the giving out of pieces etc for those who are interested in auditioning for specific roles.
CLICK HERE for a copy of the information sheet given out at the meeting

Tuesday 22nd September and Thursday 24th September, from 7:30pm - Auditions. Specific times TBC.

Tuesday 29th September – Rehearsals commence from 7.00pm. A full rehearsal schedule will be issued ASAP.

A WhatsApp chat group will be set up once everyone involved on stage is confirmed, to keep everyone informed about rehearsals and any changes.

Performances

Venue:
Normanton Junior Academy, Church Lane, Normanton WF6 1EY:

Dates:
Friday 15th January 2027 at 7.15pm
Saturday 16th January 2027 at 1.00pm & 5.30pm
Sunday 17th January 2026 at 1.00pm.

A copy of the latest Membership Terms and conditions can be found by clicking here

The ETC Auditions Policy can be found here

The sign-up form to audition is at the bottom of this page (go there now) Please sign up by the end of Sunday 20th September, so timings can be arranged. you will be notified as soon as possible either by text or e-mail of your audition time.

There is no need to audition to be part of the chorus!

ALADDIN - Principal boy – played by a girl. Eldest son of Widow Twankey. Kind and smart.
Audition Script
Audition Song: We Are Young: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

PRINCESS JASMINE - Principal girl - Royalty, daughter to The Empress. Knows her own mind.
Audition Script
Audition Song: You Will Be Found: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

WIDOW TWANKEY - Owns the launderette. She is Witty and always looking for a new husband. She is played by a male.
Audition Script
Audition Song: The Boy Does Nothing: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

WISHEE WASHEE - Youngest son of Widow Twankey. Not as sharp as Aladdin. Comedy role. Either gender can play this role.
Audition Script
Audition Song: I'll Be There For You: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

ABANAZER - Evil villain. After all the riches, looking for world domination etc…
Audition Script
Audition Song: Let Me Entertain You: Sheet Music - Words
Backing Track (Original Key) - Backing Track (Lower Key (C Major))

SPIRIT OF THE RING - Abanazer’s side kick. Summoned to do his bidding. Female role.
Audition Script
Audition Song: We Are Young: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

GENIE OF THE LAMP - Crazy Genie longing to be free of the lamp. Gants wishes. Either gender can play this role.
Audition Script
Audition Song: We Are Young: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

PC PEPSI and PC COLA - Idiot Guards. They work for the Empress. Useless at their jobs. Comedy roles
Audition Script
Audition Song: We Are Young: Sheet Music - Words - Backing Track

EMPRESS - Mother to Jasmine. Hard woman who likes tradition. Non-singing role. Audition Script
(No Audition Song)

The roles below will be cast during rehearsals...
LADIES MAIDS - carry everything and pamper constantly. Double in chorus
CAVE SPIRITS/GEMS - Kids/adults
DEMONS - Kids/adults
CITIZENS OF CHINA - All Chorus

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