‘Sleeping Beauty’ – The Leixlip Panto Auditions
Exciting News! Auditions for LMVG’s 2027 Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, are coming soon!
We’re delighted to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty, LMVG’s 2027 panto!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, everyone is welcome to audition. Come along, show us what you’ve got, and join us for another magical LMVG pantomime! We can’t wait to meet you!
Dance Chorus Auditions
Junior Ensemble Dancers
- Age: Children aged 7+ are welcome to audition for our Junior Ensemble.
- Date: Auditions will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026.
- Time: Auditions will take place from 19:00–20:15. Please arrive at 18:45 to register. There is no need to register online in advance.
- Location: LMVG Prefab, Green Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 NX4D
- Preparing for the Audition: There is no need to prepare anything in advance. Our choreographer will teach everyone a short dance routine on the day.
Senior Ensemble Dancers
- Age: Those aged 16+ are welcome to audition for our Senior Ensemble.
- Date: Auditions will take place on Thursday 17th September 2026.
- Time: Auditions will take place from 20:30–21:30. Please arrive at 20:15 to register. There is no need to register online in advance.
- Location: LMVG Prefab, Green Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 NX4D
- Preparing for the Audition: There is no need to prepare anything in advance. Our choreographer will teach everyone a short dance routine on the day.
Principal Auditions
- Age: Those aged 16+ are welcome to audition for our Principal cast.
- Date: Auditions will take place on Monday 21st September 2026.
- Time: Auditions will take place from 19:00.
- Registration: Advance registration is required for principal auditions. Further details on how to register will be provided.
- Location: LMVG Prefab, Green Lane, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 NX4D
- Preparing for the Audition: You will be asked to act out short scenes with others attending the audition. Audition scripts will be provided on the night. If you would like to audition for a singing part, please prepare a verse and chorus of a song of your choice.
Character List & Descriptions
*Please note the Character List and Descriptions are subject to change.
Princess Rose: Our Sleeping Beauty. Kind, clever and warm-hearted. A modern Princess with a good head on her shoulders. Caring and responsible, but still young enough to be curious… which gets her into trouble.
Prince Edward: Our hero. A free spirit who longs for adventure and independence. A bit awkward and not always smooth, but very genuine. Wears his heart on his sleeve.
Muddles: Palace Jester. Big-hearted idiot with terrible jokes and brilliant comic timing. Childlike, dopey and endlessly lovable. Think “lovable disaster”.
Nurse Polly: Our Panto Dame. Loud, brash, fearless and in charge. Sharp tongue, big personality, lots of audience interaction. Absolute boss of the Palace.
King Bumble: Ruler of the Kingdom. Madly in love with his Queen. Over-the-top, dramatic and desperately trying to be “cool” and modern. A big softie.
Queen Bee: Doting mother and devoted wife. Just as over-the-top as the King. Loves her family fiercely and thinks she’s far more “with it” than she actually is.
Aunt Zelda: Our Baddie. The King’s evil sister. Bitter, dramatic and power-hungry. Loves the sound of boos and thrives on chaos. Proper pantomime villain.
Bobtina: Zelda’s son and sidekick. Thick as two short planks. A total mummy’s boy who desperately wants to impress but always messes things up. Comedy gold.
The Good Fairies (Gracious, Vain & Kooky):
Narrators of the story.
- Gracious: The sensible one. Kind, caring and always trying to keep the peace.
- Vain: Obsessed with her looks. Sharp, sarcastic and full of one-liners.
- Kooky: Sweet but not very bright. A bit of a ditz with innocent misunderstandings.
Herald: Formal announcer of royal events. Can be doubled with other small roles.
Note
- Sleeping Beauty: The Leixlip Panto will be performed in St. Mary’s, Green Lane, Leixlip, over two weekends: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th January 2027 and Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January 2027.
- All successful cast members will need to be available for all performance dates and to commit to the rehearsal schedule beforehand.
- After Christmas, rehearsals will take place mid-week and on Sundays, with additional rehearsals as required in the lead-up to the show.
- Group membership fees for successful auditionees aged over 16 will apply.