MILLENNIUM FORUM SEEKS LOCAL TALENT FOR EVITA
Are you aged 15-21? Interested in acting, singing and dancing? The North West’s premier arts venue is looking for you!
The Millennium Forum will be holding auditions on Sat 14th and Mon 16th March for its youth production of the hit Lloyd Webber musical, EVITA which will run at the theatre for four nights from 29th July until 1st August. A host of leading roles are up for grabs including Eva Peron and Ché as well as numerous Ensemble roles. The Forum will also be seeking a youth orchestra and technical crew to complete the production (more details to be announced soon).
David McLaughlin, Chief Executive of the Millennium Forum and Producer of EVITA encourages everyone with an interest in performing to audition:
“In keeping with our commitment to developing local talent, we are looking for young performers to fill a range of male and female roles for our in-house youth musical production. This is our first youth musical in three years and we’re delighted to be bringing it back just in time for our 25th Anniversary celebrations. As always, participation in our youth musical is completely free of charge as we believe in making the arts accessible for everyone.”
He added:
“Anyone with an interest in acting, singing and dancing is encouraged to audition. Who knows - it could be the start of a promising career in the theatre for some local performers, as many of our previous Youth Musical cast have already gone on to pursue their dreams in performing arts. Dennis Grindle, who played Tony in our first production of West Side Story, went on to star as the first Jimmy Rabbett in the West End production of The Commitments. Rachel O’Connor, who played our Sandy in Grease in 2013, went on to the finals of the hit television show, The Voice UK, which led to her landing a role in Michael Flatley’s show, Dangerous Games, in the West End. Her Grease co-star, Dylan Reid, who played Danny, starred in a hugely successful run in the hit musical, Once, which went on to tour Korea. Many people will also remember Mairead Carlin from our first production of Les Miserables, who has now achieved global success with the hit show, Celtic Woman.”
Mags Anderson, Education & Outreach Officer added:
“We are calling on young people aged 15– 21 who can act, dance and sing. We hope to find both new people who want to join us and also young people who have auditioned previously. At the audition you will be required to sing and deliver a short one minute contemporary monologue. If you do get a recall, it is vital that you can commit to rehearsals from July right through to the public performances in July/August.”
Those who make the final cast will become part of an unforgettable project performing EVITA on the Forum’s stage for four nights, 29th July until 1st August as part of the theatres’ 25th Anniversary celebrations.
From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, comes a powerful and poignant story set to an unforgettable score. Join us as we journey through Eva Perón’s ambitious and often controversial life, from her humble beginnings to her remarkable ascent to power and fame.
‘Evita’ is a show like no other, featuring iconic songs such as ‘Don't Cry for Me Argentina,’ ‘Buenos Aires,’ and ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall.’ With its compelling story and stirring music, ‘Evita’ has captivated audiences around the globe and continues to be a timeless classic in musical theatre. More recently, it enjoyed a London Palladium revival with Rachel Zegler leading the cast.
If you are aged 15 – 21 before 1st July 2026 and believe you have what it takes to be onstage in this new production of EVITA at the Millennium Forum, make your way to the Forum for the auditions. Please note that all auditions must be booked in advance. To register your interest, click the following link: https://millenniumforum.co.uk/creative-learning/summer-youth-musical The closing date to book your audition slot is 9th March.
This amateur youth group production of EVITA is presented by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd. This project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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