Darryl Spijkers will be writing and directing theatrical gold for the Playhouse Theatre’s end of year production SCROOGE! The Christmas Carol Panto! The musical director and choreographer will be announced soon!
This humorous and sentimental show is pure family entertainment. Each character in this tight cast plays a large part in telling the alternate story of Charles Dickens as he puts the time honoured story together.
Join us as we travel to spirited Victorian London to meet the quintessential miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he travels through space and time in this rich morality tale that will bring music, dance, humour, a dazzling same, a few scares and joy this Christmas.
There are loads of roles up for grabs, and with so many characters in the story, there’ll be some doubling up – so put on your dancing pumps and join us for auditions on 01 June at the Playhouse.
1PM – Children’s Roles aged 8 – 16 (including dancers up to the age of 16)
2PM – Ensemble Roles and Dancers aged 16+
3PM – Lead Roles (over 16)
What to prepare:
· Dance moves will be taught.
· Spoken lines will be issued for reading on the day. The audition will take on a workshop format.
· Singing is recommended but not required as not all characters will sing. Those who can will certainly be used accordingly.
Registration is not required. Feel free to contact Darryl on email for any further queries at thedashingwriter@gmail.com
Important: Rehearsals commence from 18 August 2025. The show will run 01 - 19 December 2025.
LEAD ROLES
*Any gender can be considered for all roles.
Charles Dickens – a young narrator who fumbles his/her way through trying to write the story.
Character Age: 18 - 30
Ebenezer Scrooge – Main role. Older man whose great wealth has turned his heart to stone. Deaf to the needs of his fellow men, he must journey thru past/present/future to regain the spirit of charity and kindness he once had as a young man.
Character Age: 30s-60s
Dame Mary Mincepie – at the heartbeat of the show, a typical and loud panto dame full of jokes and Christmas cheer. She is also a victim of horrid Scrooge as her bakery owes him money but she works hard to try and get things in order.
Character age: 20s – 60s
Bob Cratchit – Hardworking clerk in Scrooge’s employment. Dedicated to his family, especially to his young disabled son Tiny Tim. Maintains a kind heart, even in the face of Scrooge’s mean-spiritedness.
Character Age: 20s-30s
Jacob Marley – Scrooge’s dead-as-a-doornail partner. Appears wearing the chains he forged in life to give a warning to Ebeneezer of his fate if he does not change his ways.
Character Age: 30s-70s
The Ghost of Christmas Past – the first spirit. Very mysterious, with a warmth and kindness about her.
Character Age: 20s-30s
The Ghost of Christmas Present – Large, jovial spirit. He loves life and also a little bit of sarcasm.
Character Age: 30s-50s
The Ghost of Christmas yet to Come – small and shrewd. A new age, no nonsense feel.
Character Age: 20 – 40s
Harry – Scrooge’s nephew. Warm, compassionate nephew of Scrooge. Feels sorry for Scrooge and obligated to him, being family.
Character Age: 20s-30s
Helen – Harry’s wife.
Character Age: 20s-30s
Young Scrooge – Not yet the bitter curmudgeon he will become. In love with Isabel, but his growing ambition for more money pushes them apart.
Character Age: 16 - 30
Isabel – Scrooge’s young love.
Character Age: 16 - 30
Ethel Cratchit – Bob’s wife. A loving mother and devoted wife. Not as forgiving of Mr. Scrooge’s behaviour as her husband is.
Character Age: 20s-30s
Tiny Tim – The youngest Cratchit. Weak and crippled, but full of true goodness and hope.
Character Age: 7-12
Kathy Cratchit – Daughter of Bob and Ethel. Good singer.
Character Age: 9-14
DANCERS
(Aged 12 – adult)
A variety of styles and characters will be played by this fun group
THE CHILDRENS ENSEMBLE
Aged 8 – 16
These children will play a small yet important part in the production.
THE ENSEMBLE
Aged 16+
This diverse group will also play a wide variety of character parts during this production. This is not a traditional "Chorus" but more along the lines of a modern musical Ensemble.