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Butlins are currently casting for Dancers, Vocalists, Skyline Performance Team and Redcoats.

How do I apply?

Our auditions are open, so you can just turn up!

Registration opens at 09.30 and closes at 10.30 and please be prepared to stay all day.

If you have any further questions, you can contact us at:entertainments@butlins.com

When and where are the auditions?

Open call locations:

Dancers:

Monday 6th November 2023 at Pineapple Dance Studio’s, 7 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9JA

Friday 10th November 2023 at Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street*, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Thorp Street entrance, this is different to the theatre foyer entrance

Will I need to prepare anything?

You will need to bring a CV and wear dancewear. Females will need to bring heels and flat shoes. Males will need to bring dance sneakers/jazz pumps/trainers. 

Can you tell me more about the role?

• We look for versatile dancers as they will learn a suite of shows, varying in style from contemporary to commercial.
• Our dancers can be cast in several production shows, these vary from:
  Festivals Rocks
  Let Us Entertain You
  The Masked Singer® Live
  Jack and the Beanstalk
  Summer Night City
• The contract is a 12-month contract, if cast then you would be resident at one of the Butlins’s resorts, located in: Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Minehead (Somerset) or Skegness (Lincolnshire). 
• Rehearsals may commence as early as the 2nd of January 2024 with performance dates running from early February 2024. 
• Accommodation can be supplied.
• The working week ranges, but at peak times it can be up to 6 days per week. Performances fluctuate between two and four a day/evening, however, you may swing some shows so you will not be in every performance. 
• It’s a PAYE contract. 
• The role has no duties, its performance only.
• All costumes and footwear will be supplied.

Vocalists

Open call locations:

Wednesday 8th November 2023 at Pineapple Dance Studio’s, 7 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9JA 

Thursday 9th November 2023 at FABRIC, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Will I need to prepare anything?

You will need to bring a CV, prepare a pop/rock song of your choosing (to track or sheet music) and download one of our pre-selected auditions *tracks to sing. Please bring dancewear and be prepared to stay all day. 

AUDITION TRACKS available here: https://jobs.butlins.com/vocalists

• We look for versatile vocalists as they will learn three production shows, varying in styles from rock, pop, and musical theatre. The shows are evening performances and are titled:
  Let Us Entertain You
  Festivals Rocks
  Summer Night City
• The contract is a 12-month contract, if cast then you would be resident at one of the Butlins’s resorts, located in: Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Minehead (Somerset) or Skegness (Lincolnshire). 
• Rehearsals may commence as early as the 2nd of January 2024 with performance dates running from early February 2024. 
• Accommodation can be supplied.
• The working week ranges, but at peak times it can be up to 6 days per week. Performances are two per evening.
• It’s a PAYE contract. 
• The role has no duties, its performance based only.
• All costumes and footwear will be supplied.

Skyline Performance Team

When and where are the auditions?

Open call details: 

Tuesday 7th November 2023 at Pineapple Dance Studio’s, 7 Langley Street, London, WC2H 9JA

Will I need to prepare anything?

You will need to bring a CV and prepare two songs. One of these songs is our choice; you must download the audition*track. The second track can be a pop song of your choosing, please provide backing music on a device with Bluetooth connection or bring sheet music. Please bring dancewear and be prepared to stay all day.

*AUDITION TRACKS available here: https://jobs.butlins.com/skylineperformanceteam



• We cast for triple threat performers for the Skyline Performance Team. So, if you are a singer-actor-dancer then this role is for you. 
• The Skyline Performance Team learn three production shows, one show is the pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalks’ while learning another two musical adventure shows. The role will push your character acting, singing and dance as well as working on your stamina.
• The contract is a 12-month contract, if cast then you would be resident at one of the Butlins’s resorts, located in: Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Minehead (Somerset) or Skegness (Lincolnshire). 
• Rehearsals may commence as early as the 2nd of January 2024 with performance dates running from late January 2024. 
• The working week ranges from 5 to 6 days per week. Performances fluctuate between two or five a day, depending on the schedule, show and time of year. 
• It’s a PAYE contract. 
• The role has no duties, its performance based only.
• All costumes and footwear will be supplied.

Redcoats

Registration opens at 10.00 and closes at 11.00. Please be prepared to stay all day. 

When and where are the auditions?

You can come and meet us in any of these locations:

Radisson Blu Hotel, Broad Quay, Bristol, BS1 4BY – Monday 13th November 2023

Studio 25, STUDIO 25, 25 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PE – Tuesday 14th November 2023

Ibis Birmingham New Street Station, 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham, B5 4ST – Wednesday 15th November 2023 

Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London W1D 6AS  – Thursday 16th November 2023 

Will I need to prepare anything?

Yes, if you have a talent or skill you wish for us to see, then please prepare a minute piece that you can share with our panel. Any entertaining presentation is welcome, it could be a song, a dance, or some comedy! 

If you don’t feel you have something to share then we would ask that you prepare a short story to share, ideally this could be an existing children’s story, or a personal story of your own, think about adding some interaction and making it an engaging piece. 

Can you tell me more about the role?

• If successful, then you would join our Redcoat academy where the Redcoats go through workshop-based coaching in different entertainment disciplines across the year. You can develop your skills in DJ’ing, Presenting, Street Theatre, Dance and Vocal performance. 
• It’s a full-time role, our Redcoats are not seasonal roles. 
• Our Redcoats have many opportunities, it’s a varied role, so their daily tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  - Performing in character shows and events as an animator (skin) or as a live host/actor/dancer
  - Talent spots – showcasing your talents in some of our venues with your own set.
  - Performing in shows with external brands and celebrities.
  - Venue hosting and DJ’ing
  - Gameshows
  - Party dances
  - Hosting a range of interactive activities
  - Supporting stage content
  - Interacting with our guests day to day and creating memories performing street theatre.
  
• If cast then you would be resident at one of the Butlin's resorts, located in: Bognor Regis (West Sussex), Minehead (Somerset) or Skegness (Lincolnshire). 
• Rehearsals and training may commence as early as the 2nd of January 2024.
• The working week ranges from 5 to 6 days per week. day, depending on the schedule and time of year.

If you have any further questions, you can contact us at:entertainments@butlins.com