A Tale as old as Time
Beauty and the Beast - the pantomime
Auditions 16th August 2025 in the Green Room at 16th Ave Theatre from 9am
On stage 21st November to 6th December 2025
Directed by Laura Weatherley
We are looking for singers, movers and actors to bring this Panto version of Beauty and the Beast to life.
If you’re 13 or older, why not audition! There are roles for men, women and teens in this hilariously written, fast paced show.
Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 5.30 and 7.30, and on Sundays between 3 and 6pm. While you won’t be needed the whole time, or for every rehearsal, it is crucial that you are able to commit to these times to ensure we are stage ready by November. If there are dates you are unavailable for, please advise these on your audition form.
NOTE there will be NO rehearsals on Sunday 26 October due to Labour weekend, however we will have a rehearsal on Monday 27 October 2025 in which all cast will be required.
So, if you can commit to the above, and want to have some fun on stage and meet new people, please fill out an audition form by Sunday 10 August to book your 10min audition slot..
Please note that it is a requirement of 16th Ave Theatre that you will become a member of the society if you are successful in being part of the cast or crew for Beauty and the Beast.
CHARACTER LIST
Who’s in the show and what is their character
FELIX Male
- Giant French Poodle! French accent an advantage! No crawling on hands and knees! He’s a very ‘human’ poodle! Company singer
MA - Male
- THEE DAME! Mum to Beauty and Jacques. Comedic timing a must and the ability to ad-lib is really important in this role! English accent. Sings acapella (although doesn’t need to be well!) and sings a duet with Beauty
BEAUTY - Female
- Also known as Rose, she is the daughter of the Dame and sister to Jacques and falls in love with the Prince. Sings a duet with Ma.
BEAST/PRINCE - Male
- Needs to be able to portray 2 contrasting characters
MALABELLE - Male or Female
- Wicked Witch. A lot of this characters dialogue is spoken in rhyme. Can be played by male or female. Turns the Prince into the Beast. Has a grunty solo part in a song, fortelling impending doom!
JACQUES - Male
- Brother of Beauty and son of Dame. Falls in love with Capucine and the two become inseparable. Company singer
CAPUCINE - Female
- Villager, come lover of Jacques. She sings lead in a girl power type song
AIMEE - Female
- A castle servant / picture in a frame. Needs to play well off Remy. Company singer
REMY - Male or Female
- A castle servant / picture in a frame. Needs to play well off Aimee. Company singer
2 ROYAL PAGES - Male or Female
- A few lines, they introduce the Prince to the village. Will also play other characters. Company singer
TALKING CLOCK - Male
- Puts to sleep and wakes up the ‘furniture’ in the castle. Needs to come across as quite proper, probably would have been the Princes “Alfred” if there was one in the show! Company singer
TABLE - Male or Female
- Small speaking part. Is one of the pieces of furniture in the bedroom in the castle. Befriends Beauty. Company singer
LAMP - Male or Female
- Small speaking part. Is one of the pieces of furniture in the bedroom in the castle. Befriends Beauty. Company singer
CHEST OF DRAWERS - Male or Female
- Small speaking part. Is one of the pieces of furniture in the bedroom in the castle. Befriends Beauty. Company singer
RUG - Male or Female
- Small speaking part. Is one of the pieces of furniture in the bedroom in the castle. Befriends Beauty. Company singer
VILLAGERS - looking for 6 or 8
- Used in many of the scenes, they will double as wolves, bears, servants etc
- Being able to dance is a bonus as there are a few scenes where dancers will be needed as scene fillers. Company singer
Register your interest by clicking on the link under New to 16th Ave Theatre https://16avetheatre.co.nz/register
