For the Christmas season 2025, Sheffield Theatres are producing a new version of Charles Dickens’ festive classic A Christmas Carol, adapted by Aisha Khan and directed by Elin Schofield.

Casting Call Out

We are seeking young, talented local performers to play a variety of roles in this new and exciting version of A Christmas Carol in the Crucible.

We are looking for young performers of any heritage and background who enjoy singing, dancing and acting and can perform confidently on stage.

The auditions will take place in groups; auditionees need to be aged between 9-16 years with an appearance and ability to play characters aged between 10 to 14 years of age.

We aim to meet as many young people as possible and make the auditions a fun and enjoyable experience with the limited number of places available.

All performers must live within a 30-minute journey of the Crucible theatre in Sheffield where all rehearsals and performances will take place.

Audition Details

• Fri 18 July, 5.15pm - 6.15pm
• Fri 18 July, 6.45pm - 7.45pm
• Sat 19 July, 10am - 11am

Please choose only one date via the application link provided in the application details section below.

Location: Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA

Please prepared to sing! A simple score and lyrics will be sent along with audition confirmation on Wed 16 July but don’t worry – there will be a learning session as part of the audition.

We will send a script extract in advance for familiarisation. The audition will be script in hand, so it is not necessary to learn it off by heart.

Come dressed comfortably to enable movement and be prepared to take part in simple dance activities that will be taught on the day.

All auditionees must be dropped off and collected by a parent or caregiver.

Recall Session

Sat 19 July, 11.30am – 1pm

Auditionees need to be available for the recall session on Sat 19 July from 11.30am-1pm.

Successful auditionees will be invited for the recall session by the following times:

Friday auditionees - via email by 9pm on Fri 18 July.
Saturday auditionees - by 11am at the end of the first session on Sat 19 July.

Application Details

We ask that parents or caregivers complete the registration form via this link.

Deadline for applications is midday on Tue 15 July 2025.

Please note each session has a maximum capacity of 30 young people and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Commitment

Successful performers must be available and committed to attending the following times, dates and comfortable with the parameters below.

• One of the audition sessions and everyone should be available to attend the recall session on Sat19 July 2025, 11.30am - 1pm.
• Rehearsals between Mon 20 October to Thu 27 November 2025.
• Performances between Fri 28 November 2025 and Sat 10 January 2026.
  
  
• We envisage there will be 2-3 rehearsal sessions a week; a detailed schedule will be available before the start of rehearsals. During the final week rehearsals will increase to 4 - 5 sessions over the week.
• There will be full chaperone support throughout the rehearsal and performance period. Time off school will be required for certain rehearsals and matinee performances.
  
• Assigned parts will be performed on a rotational basis between performers who are offered the role. Sheffield Theatres reserves the right to choose which performances the successful performers will appear in. A schedule of performances is available on the What’s On page of the Sheffield Theatres’ website.