Junior Ensemble / Dancer Auditions

We are excited to announce that auditions for the Junior Ensemble/Dancers of this year's pantomime, Dick Whittington, are now open. The auditions will take place on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

To participate in the audition, registration is required and must be completed online. The deadline for registration is Sunday, 03 May 2026, which is one week prior to the audition date.

Auditions will begin promptly at 10.00am. We kindly request all participants to arrive at Campus West Theatre, Welwyn Garden City by 9:30am.

We are specifically looking for experienced dancers between the ages of 9 and 13 years old*, who can demonstrate a high level of skill.

*Please note that participants must not be older than 13 as of 04 January 2027.

Before registering your interest for an audition, please make sure to read all the sections below.

What to expect on the day

• Register your arrival and you will be given a number
• There will a brief presentation on how the audition will run
• Parents/Guardians of junior dancers will be expected to stay with their children all day
• Refreshments will be available to purchase on site
• Dancers will be put into groups where they will rehearse and then will be asked to dance together
• Selections will be ongoing throughout the day and if you are not selected you will be free to leave
• By the end of the day, we aim to have our teams and any reserves needed selected
• We estimate the auditions to end by 3.00pm (this may be earlier) but please be prepared for a demanding day
• The choreographer will be on hand on the day to answer any questions related to the production

General Information

At Campus West, we put the well-being and enjoyment of participants first. Our aim is to create a fantastic, fun, and professional environment for all.

• Please remember, being part of the pantomime is a big commitment of time and energy for both the dancers and their parents/guardians
• Children and parents/guardians must be prepared to commit to all rehearsals and all performance dates in their respective teams. If you feel you are not able to do this, then it may not be for you - no time off will be given for any reason
• If one is not already held, parents/guardians of Junior Dancers will be expected to apply to Herts County Council for a chaperone licence. Please see Child Performance (Young People and Work) for further information. This licence needs to be in place before rehearsals start in November 2026 - please keep in mind it will take a number of weeks to come through
• These are unpaid roles and ideal for dancers who are looking for performance experience
• You must complete the audition registration form before the audition date. You will not be able to turn up to the auditions and complete it on the day
• No feedback will be provided for any individual performance after the auditions
• It is important for you to review and understand our Auditions Terms and Conditions.
• Please see Rehearsal dates and Tech Runs.