LaplandUK Principal Performer Auditions 2026 LaplandUK is returning to Pineapple Dance Studios to hold auditions for the 2026 season, and we are looking for talented performers to help bring the magic of Lapland to life. LaplandUK opened its doors 19 years ago with a simple ambition: to bring the magical world of Father Christmas to life through immersive storytelling, theatrical performance and unforgettable family moments. After our 2025 season, the first year to welcome over 100,000 families across two completely sold-out locations, selling over 400,000 tickets, this year is set to be our most ambitious season yet, as we continue to share the wonder of Lapland with families from across the world. Putting families at the heart of the story, the 4–5 hour immersive experience invites guests to step inside an ancient Elven civilisation, exploring a richly imagined world of storytelling that blends the cinematic scale of a film set with the intimacy and magic of live theatre. We are seeking strong performers with excellent character skills, physical awareness, and the natural ability to connect with audiences of all ages . Successful applicants will join a large cast portraying a variety of characters across the Lapland experience. Auditions will take place at Pineapple Studios and will consist of movement, improvisation, and character-based script work. Performers should come prepared to collaborate, take direction and demonstrate strong ensemble skills. LaplandUK is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all backgrounds. Please see the details below for audition dates, requirements and how to register. Audition Details London Dates: 16 – 17th April 2026 20 - 24th April 2026 27th April - 1st May 2026 Audition Location: Pineapple Dance Studios | 7 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA Manchester Dates: 5 - 8th May 2026 11 - 15th May 2026 Audition Location: Royal Exchange Theatre, Saint Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7DH Please note, regardless of whether you audition in London or Manchester, you will be considered for a Principal Role at either of our 2026 locations. Production Dates Lapland London: Rehearsals, Tech & Dress: September – October 2026 (exact dates TBC) Opening Day: 7th November 2026 End of Contract: 24th December 2026 Lapland Manchester: Rehearsals, Tech & Dress: September – October 2026 (exact dates TBC) Opening Day: 7th November 2026 End of Contract: 24th December 2026 Contract Details Principal Performer Hourly Pay: £20.00 + Monthly Subsidy Rehearsal Day Rate: £160 (8 hours) Technical Rehearsal Day Rate: £180 (9 hours) Minimum Live Show Day Rate: £240 (12-12.5 hours) Principal Performer Weekly Subsidy: £300 (Paid Monthly in Addition to Hourly Pay) The weekly subsidy is payable from the commencement of the contract and is paid each week for the duration of the contract. It is not conditional upon work being performed in any given week. All of the above fees will be treated as taxable income. Working Structure & Performer Wellbeing Rehearsal days are 8 hours, including a 1-hour lunch break. Technical rehearsals and dress runs are 9 hours, including a 1-hour lunch break. While the live show day spans 12-12.5 hours, active performance time is carefully structured to prioritise wellbeing and performance consistency. The live show day operates on a consistent 1 hour on / 1 hour off rotation for Scripted Characters (2 shows on, 2 shows off). Roaming Characters follow a similar rotation, creating a balanced rhythm that allows for meaningful recovery time between performance blocks. This ensures substantial paid downtime throughout the day. Included, performers receive: 1 hour paid costume and preparation time at the start of the day 30 minutes paid costume, wig and makeup removal at the end of the day All breaks fully paid One on-site meal provided per shift Unlimited tea and coffee throughout your shift 20% discount in Lapland retail shops on selected dates If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at show@lapland.group  If you would like to be audition, please click below and fill out the application form: www.laplanduk.avature.net/careersmarketplace

Disneyland Paris & Disney Cruise Line – Combined Character/Performer Audition –London, UK - March 23rd & 24th For: Global Audition City: London Location: London - Pineapple Looking For: Disney Character Look-Alikes, Disney Character Performers, and Parade Performers Monday, March 23, 2026 09:00 AM Timezone: London Add to Calendar Share Disneyland Paris & Disneyland Cruise Line are seeking character, parade & show performers to join our world-class entertainment team. LOCATIONS : March 23, 2026: LONDON - PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIOS, 7 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JA (9:00am) March 24, 2026: LONDON - PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIOS, 7 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JA (9:00am) DISNEYLAND PARIS is seeking: Character & Parade Performers - F/M/NB All heights between 4’6” to 6’4” (137cm and 193cm) Character Performers should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of motion with their bodies, and basic coordination. These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads and feet. Character Look-Alikes - F/M/NB Heights for male presenting performers from 5’7” to 6’3” (170cm – 191cm) Roles include; Aladdin, Bert, Black Panther, Captain America, Flynn Rider, Kristoff, Loki, Oaken, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Prince Phillip, Spider-Man, Prince Naveen and many more… Heights for female presenting performers from 5’2” to 5’8” (158cm – 173cm) Roles include; Alice, Anna, Ariel, Belle, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Elsa, Mary Poppins, Merida, Mulan, Princess Jasmine, Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, Raya, Snow White and many more… Some Look-Alike roles require dance skills, others not. Acting skills is a plus. Candidates should be willing and able to demonstrate high energy level, a full range of motions with their bodies, and good coordination Disneyland Paris® is the leading European entertainment company, producing Magical shows, parades, and festivals on 16 different stages. As a Cast Member at Disneyland Paris, you will embrace our philosophy and become part of a community of professional artists and technicians. This is your opportunity to work with the most advanced technical and artistic resources in the world. Start your new adventure and be part of this extraordinary experience that will create lifelong memories. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Non-EU citizens can apply for visas to work in France. Successful candidates will be informed of the necessary process. Housing possibilities are available if you come from outside of Paris suburbs or overseas. Contract lengths vary depending on location and roles. Short-term or open-ended contracts are available with various start dates between March and September 2026. Contracts may include some night work and are subject to French law in accordance with the protection of young workers, candidates must be 18 years of age to legally work in France. DISNEY CRUISE LINE is seeking: Character Performers (fully costumed) Height ranges: 4'8" - 6'4" (142cm and 194cm) Look-Alike Roles Performers portraying Female-Presenting Look-alike Roles : Anna, Ariel, Belle, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Cinderella, Cruella, Elsa, Gamora, Maleficent, Merida, Mirabel, Moana, Mulan, Ms. Marvel, Okoye, Princess Jasmine, Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, Rey, Snow White, Shuri, Wasp, and many more. Performers portraying Male-Presenting Look-alike Roles : Ant-Man, Aladdin, Black Panther, Bruno, Captain America, Captain Jack Sparrow, Dr. Facilier, Doctor Strange, Flynn Rider, Hawkeye, Hiro, Kristoff, Loki, Peter Pan, Prince Charming, Prince Naveen, Shang-Chi, Star-Lord, Oaken, Spider-Man, Thor, and many more. Disney Cruise Line® takes pride in the art of theatrical storytelling, producing the highest calibre of entertainment at sea. Tell stories only Disney can tell in a unique and exciting way! We hire versatile performers to appear as our world-famous Disney Characters. Entertainment offerings include meet-and-greets, production shows, special events, and more. Disney Live Entertainment Talent Casting strives to represent the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of our diverse characters while continuing to maintain the embodiment and artistic spirit of these roles. We aspire to create an inclusive and accessible world by reimagining the way we tell stories and who tells them. Disney Cruise Line’s Walt Disney Theatre productions have an intentionally inclusive casting approach, open and welcoming to all performers for all roles. Rehearsal takes place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A typical contract includes up to 6 weeks of rehearsal and 6 months onboard. Contracts include competitive pay, travel, room and board, and a significant contract completion bonus. JOB REQUIREMENTS: If selected, performers will be hired as a crew member and must complete all onboarding requirements Must be willing to comply with all Disney Look appearance guidelines and employment standards All performers must be at least 18 years of age All performers must be fluent in English (understanding, speaking, and writing) Travel is required We strongly encourage performers from all cultural backgrounds to audition HOW TO AUDITION: Step 1: Create/Update Performer Profile Please click https://profile.disneyauditions.com/people/sign_in to create or update your profile before attending the audition Make sure your profile includes an up-to-date resume and contact information All candidates must have a profile to audition Step 2: Audition Day (you do not need to attend both days. Please choose either one). Check-in promptly between 9:00-9:30 am Candidates may be asked to stay until 6:00 pm Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in (no jeans) Candidates must be 18 years old EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity - ©Disney

DANCERS With a troupe of 23 excellent all round female/female identifying dancers, we have 18 on-stage tracks plus 5 swings. Rotation of dancers, and days off are handled by our Dance Captain, Tanith Williams. Dance styles are varied and in 2025 included Parisian Showgirl, skins work, musical theatre, Irish and precision kick-line work. Any special skill such as Irish will always be taught during the rehearsal process, no prior knowledge is required. All our artistes are versatile, with a positive attitude. They should enjoy working as part of a strong united team, where all members are equally valued. Our numbers do not have solo or lead dancers. They will be required to wear full costume and full skins. Once performances start there are two a day, seven days a week. Given the frequency of performances, they have to know their stamina and how to pace themselves accordingly, though we schedule one day off every 8-10 days. All cast members live locally for the duration usually in shared holiday accommodation. Subsistence is included in the fee to cover this. Travel is by car, and those without have to make arrangements with drivers in the cast. Payment is made in several instalments, each one of which must be invoiced for. The job is hugely enjoyable - they will perform to ecstatically happy capacity audiences (over 1,400 seats), and stay in a beautiful part of the world, less than 15 minutes from the coast in North Norfolk. ​ We at Thursford are committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience and talent working with us both front and backstage, and as such we’re keen for applicants from under-represented groups to apply; which include those from all ethnic backgrounds, lower socio-economic groups, the LGBTQIA+ community and different backgrounds, to ensure we are truly representative of all. Open Auditions at Pineapple in London 7th and 8th June, 2026 (you will be given the chance to book a slot a few weeks before, but only if you have pre-registered) Re-Calls at Pineapple (by invitation only) 9th June,2026 Dancers Costume Fittings in London: 22nd-24th, 2026 Dancers Start Rehearsals onsite in Norfolk: 26th September, 2026 Show Opens 10th November, 2026 Show Closes 23rd December, 2026 ​​ At this time there is no height restriction. PRE- REGISTRATION FORM: https://thursformanager.wufoo.com/forms/m4al0qw1s689v1 / SINGERS SINGERS An on-stage ensemble cast of 48 Singers share solo and chorus duties, and are supported by a team of swings. This large chorus is cast from a wide variety of backgrounds from classical, musical theatre and pop. Singers have to learn and sing, uniformly, a range of styles from Choral to Show-tune, memorising a lengthy and complex score in a short space of time whilst they learn the choreography. They will also sing in smaller ensembles, duets, trios and solos or in our offstage sound booth. During the first half of the show singers and instrumentalists are spread throughout the building and contact with the Conductor is via monitors. The second half of the show is more in concert format with the conductor at the head of the orchestra and the choir often in two blocks either side of the stage. All our artistes are versatile and outgoing. They are wearing full costume and once the shows start there are two a day, seven days a week. Given the frequency of performances, singers have to know their stamina and how to pace themselves accordingly, though they are scheduled one day off a week. All cast members will live locally for the duration, usually in shared holiday accommodation. Subsistence is included in the fee to cover this. Travel is by car, and those without have to make arrangements with drivers in the cast. Payment is made in several instalments, each one of which must be invoiced for. The job is hugely enjoyable - they perform to ecstatically happy capacity audiences (over 1,400 seats), and stay in a beautiful part of the world, less than 15 minutes from the coast in North Norfolk. ​ We at Thursford are committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience and talent working with us both front and backstage, and as such we’re always keen for applicants from under-represented groups to apply; which include those from all ethnic backgrounds, lower socio-economic groups, the LGBTQIA+ community and different backgrounds, to ensure we are truly representative of all. ​ Singers Application Deadline: 26th April, 2026 Singers Auditions in London: 10th-13th and 17th-20th May, 2026 ( Amadeus Centre ) Singers Movement Recall in London: 31st May, 2026 ( Pineapple Studios ) Singers Costume Fittings in London: 25th-28th August, 2026 Singers Vocal Rehearsals in Norfolk: 26th September, 2026 Singers Staging Rehearsals in Norfolk: October-November, 2026 Show Opens 10th November, 2026 Show Closes 23rd December 2026 To APPLY for an AUDITION submit your CV and Photo by 26th April, 2026: https://thursformanager.wufoo.com/forms/m1ijv7yg1818unn/ For all enquiries: h  ttp s://www.thursfordjobs.com/jobs

OPEN CASTING CALL FOR BIRMINGHAM AND WEST MIDLANDS ACTORS Birmingham Rep: Last year we announced the main focus of our 2026 season wasn’t just creating and staging epic brand new takes on classics, adaptations of best-sellers, commissions and co-productions but it’s also having these productions being… ‘Made In Birmingham‘! Which is why we’re so excited to announce anothe r Open Casting call for Birmingham and West Midlands actors to audition for our forthcoming Christmas production, Peter Pan ! Peter Pan will fly onto ‘ The House ‘ stage from Wed 18 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027 , and is set to wrap up Joe Murphy ’s inaugural season, as well as mark the first Christmas show directed by The Rep’s own Artistic Director in over a decade. Ahead of this, we will hold open auditions on Thu 19 Mar for local actors to be part of this magical new production. This opportunity is open to any and all passionate and versatile actor-musician with strong singing voices based in Birmingham or the West Midlands who are excited by bold, contemporary storytelling. The Rep welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and professional representation is not required to apply . However, we are particularly interested in strong singers who are able to play a musical instrument, we are looking for a core group of actor musicians who are highly proficient in playing the following instruments: Drums Bass Rhythm guitar Lead guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone plus clarinet Tenor sax French horn Cornet This Peter Pan Open Call Casting follows our previously hugely successful call for our forthcoming ‘Proudly Birmingham, Distinctively Rep’ new production of Shakespeare ’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s Dream – which resulted in three local actors from the call being cast. For more details and all enquiries: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/open-casting-call-peter-pan/

The London Cabret CLub are holding Open Auditions Sunday 22nd March They are looking for Male & Female Dancers to join our cast at The London Cabaret Club. Applicants must have: A strong jazz base High-standard commercial technique Excellent stage presence Latin and showgirl experience is a plus, but not essential. Contract Avallability: June 2026 - October 2026 (must be fully available) Location: The Bloomsbury Ballroom Victoria House, WC1B 4DA Registration begins at 9AM Please bring a recent headshot and up-to-date CV Email CVs to entertainment@thelondoncabaretclub.com 

To apply please email paddington@hockadaycasting.com with a short video introducing yourself, your height and any relevant performing experience. Due to the number of applicants they are unable to reply to anyone who does not fit the requirements.

MAMMA MIA! | Principals & Ensemble | London, UK March 10th, 2026 - March 13th, 2026 Seeking Principals: Strong Singer/Actors, with professional performance background (i.e. theater, concert, etc.). Featured and Lead Vocalists hired for MAMMA MIA! (3-4 performances weekly) will also perform in our Signature Production Show onboard the Allure of the Seas: BLUE PLANET HOME (3-4 performances weekly). The ability to sing both musical theatre and pop is an asset. Movement or dance background ability a plus. Candidates must be available and willing to travel internationally aboard our ships. Seeking Ensemble: Strong Dancer/Singers, with professional performance background (i.e. theater, concert, etc.). Dancer/Vocalist Ensemble hired for MAMMA MIA! (3-4 performances weekly) will also perform in our Signature Production Show onboard the Allure of the Seas: BLUE PLANET (3-4 performances weekly). The ability to sing both musical theatre and pop is an asset. Candidates must be available and willing to travel internationally aboard our ships. OPEN CALL INFORMATION: Principals: Prepare two songs - one traditional musical theater and one pop/rock. Ensemble: Please come prepared to dance first. Also prepare a 16 bar cut of a pop/rock song. Bring headshot, resume, and personal songbook in case you are asked to sing something different. *Rehearsal Dates: 7/13/26 - 9/4/26 *Contract Dates: 9/5/26 - 6/26/27 We welcome performers of all gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types. Location: Pineapple Studios 7 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA, United Kingdom Time: OPEN CALL: March 10th - Principals - Sign-in begins at 9:30AM (*Limited spots available) March 11th - Ensemble - Sign-in begins at 9:30AM (*Limited spots available) *Invited appointments begin at 10:00AM. Open call auditions will begin upon completion of the invited appointments until 6:00PM. INVITED APPOINTMENTS: For those with agent representation, please submit via SPOTLIGHT for an audition appointment. CALLBACKS: March 12th & 13th For more information and all questions: https://royalcaribbeanentertainment.com/productions/audition/mamma-mia-principals/

Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment are accepting applications from experienced ballet dancers for our London production of Phantom of the Opera. To apply, please send your CV and photo to: phantomcasting@camack.co.uk Application deadline: Friday 27th February 2026

PRODUCTION VOCALISTS | Online Submission February 6th, 2026 - February 21st, 2026 Seeking Production Vocalists: Royal Caribbean Entertainment is seeking outstanding vocalists to join our expanding fleet of world-class performers. These contracts include rehearsals in Miami, FL, followed by an 8–10-month onboard performance period. Travel and lodging are provided, and Royal Caribbean offers competitive salaries and exciting worldwide itineraries. FEMALE PRESENTING: (20s - 30s; Any ethnicity) Height: 5’4” – 6’0” Vocal Range: Strong, controlled belt/mix to F5, legit to C6 Skills: Versatile, experienced vocalists with concert and performance background. Ability to sing in other languages is a plus. Strong dance ability, confident in heels, and commanding stage presence required. MALE PRESENTING: (20s - 30s; Any ethnicity) Height: 5’8” – 6’4” Vocal Range: Tenor with a strong falsetto extension; must be comfortable singing and sustaining A4, with a preferred falsetto extension to E5 Skills: Versatile, experienced vocalists with concert and performance background. Experience singing in other languages is a plus. Strong dance ability and commanding stage presence are essential. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Create a casting profile by visiting https://royalcaribbeanentertainment.com/register/ once completed, you can submit your virtual audition by completing the following steps. Record two songs and movement combination from the audition materials linked here: https://rcientbox.app.box.com/s/5ifbo28hhqkdxfomxapqo3plbz8xzpiq Include a performance reel showcasing your personality and movement abilities. Provide headshot and a current full-length photo in form fitted attire. Upload recorded videos and photos to your Royal Caribbean casting profile. Please use a sharable link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). Once uploaded to your profile, click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. Profiles submitted without materials will not be considered. Contracts begin on various dates throughout 2025-2026. Time: Online submissions due by February 21st. Note: Your submission videos do not need to be produced professionally, however please ensure the material is clear for our casting team to review. For more information and enquiries: https://royalcaribbeanentertainment.com/productions/audition/productionvocalists/