Wake up to a magical adventure with Sleeping Beauty — a musical pantomime full of laughter, enchantment, mischief, and a little bit of fairy-tale magic!
Ever fancied stepping into the spotlight? Now’s your chance to come along to our auditions and be part of the magic.
Whether you’re hoping for a leading role, a fun supporting part, or would love to join our fantastic chorus, we’d love to see you there. No matter your age or experience, everyone is welcome — come along, have some fun, and help us bring this wonderful story to life!
Tuesday 18th August or Thursday 20th August
Culter Village Hall
PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND ON-TIME FOR THE APPROPRIATE SPOT:
Children aged 10-14 years: 7:30pm
Adults & Over 15s: 8:30pm
Excerpts from the script, songs and dances will be available on the night (you don’t have to memorise anything!). There are parts to suit everyone! Interested in a part (age 15+)? These are the available characters:
- PRINCESS AURORA: Sleeping Beauty; bright, practical and unimpressed by vanity.
- PRINCE CALLUM OF CABBAGE NEUK: An overlooked, ordinary-looking prince whose kindness and courage win the day.
- PRINCE HAMISH OF GLENBRAE: A handsome Highland hero who believes every problem requires a sword.
- PRINCE PERCY OF PUDDLETON: An exquisitely polite, anxious prince terrified of weather, wildlife and physical effort.
- PRINCE RONALDO OF BELLA-DONIA: A dazzlingly vain prince in love with his own reflection.
- KING FERGUS: Ruler of Fitever; enthusiastic, muddled and determined to appear regal.
- QUEEN MORAG: The real organiser of Fitever; sharp, warm and practical.
- DAME FLORA McFANKLE: Royal housekeeper, baker and self-appointed glamour icon; a razor-witted, drag-queen-style Dame with enormous costumes, fearless confidence and a soft heart she hides beneath sequins.
- MURDO: Flora’s well-meaning but chaotic nephew; the audience’s friend.
- FAIRY THISTLEDOWN: Good fairy of the North Wind. Speaks in rhyme when magic is working.
- FAIRY MERRYWEATHER: Good fairy of the Weather.
- FAIRY FLUTTERBY: Good fairy of the Forest.
- MALICIA MACABRE: The wicked fairy; theatrical, furious and allergic to happiness.
- THE PROVOST: Master of ceremonies and chief official of Fitever.
- SHUG and DOUG: Two guards with one brain cell between them.
- NESSIE: A comic dragon/monster, ideally played by two or more ensemble members.
- ENSEMBLE: Villagers, courtiers, sprites, thorns, talent-show assistants and wedding guests.
Want to help out backstage?
Just come along and introduce yourself on one of the audition nights, and let us know what you’re interested in! Please note that you have to be over 18 for many of our backstage roles