WWRY ADULT CASTING
WE WILL BE CASTING TO FILL
THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
KILLER QUEEN
Female Identifying Role, 30s – 50s.
The villain, an iconic figure. Ruler of the world. Camp, sexy, voluptuous, feisty and funny.
A powerful and power-crazy, ruthless boss.
Full Soul/Rock voice.
Vocal range: E (below middle C) to E (two above middle C).
Movement is an asset.
KILLER QUEEN AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
KHASHOGGI
Male Identifying Role, 30s – 50s.
Killer Queen's second-in-command and head of Globalsoft's police,
who carries out Killer Queen's dirty work. A smooth operator, ruthless and heartless.
Attractive, sophisticated, intelligent, sinister, cruel, cold but charming.
High Baritone with strong falsetto.
Vocal range: D (below middle C) to A (above middle C).
Full voice falsetto to E (two above middle C).
KHASHOGGI AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
GALILEO
Male Identifying Role, 20s – 30s.
A dreamer, a rebel and the central character.
Attractive, sexy, vulnerable, restless, headstrong and stubborn. Lives on his nerves.
On a mission to accomplish something in his life.
High Rock voice with strong falsetto.
Vocal range: D (below middle C) to Bb (above middle C).
Full voice falsetto to E (two above middle C).
GALILEO AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
SCARAMOUCHE
Female Identifying Role, 20s – 30s.
A sarcastic, hard-bitten cynical girl and Galileo's love interest. A rebel. Deeply introverted and complex. A Goth teenager. A misfit.
Uses her self-deprecating wit to cover her sensitivity and vulnerability.
Must be able to transform and blossom as confidence grows.
Good comedic timing required.
Strong Rock belt.
Vocal range: E (below middle C) to E (two above middle C).
SCARAMOUCHE AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
BRITNEY
Male Identifying Role, 20s – 30s.
Leading male Bohemian rebel. A big gentle giant with a heart of gold. Strong, sexy, loveable, innocent, cool with lots of energy. Steet wise.
Full Rock voice with ‘scream’.
Vocal range: D (below middle C) to B (above middle C).
A good mover.
BRITNEY AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
OZ
Female Identifying Role, 20s – 30s.
Leading female Bohemian rebel. Rock chick. Aggressive, street-wise, sexy, womanly, tough, common, foul- mouthed, wild, worldly and experienced.
Must be an excellent mover/strong dancer.
Strong Rock belt.
Vocal range: A (below middle C) to E (two above middle C).
BUDDY THE REBEL LEADER
Any gender identity, 30s – 50s.
An older librarian trying to figure out the exact date the music died. A former bar tender and ex-rebel with a hippie stand-up comic vibe—a rapid-fire wit with worldly wisdom, a natural curiosity, and a deep passion for life and music.
Good rock voice and sharp comic skills are required.
Vocal range: E below middle C to E above middle C.
MALE & FEMALE ENSEMBLE
(Dancer/Vocalist)
20s – 40s.
Should have very strong rock voices and/or be able to dance to a high standard.
You will feature throughout the production in Musical Numbers that feature
GA GA Kids, Super Yuppies and The Bohemians.
You should attend our first rehearsal on 30th July to determine where we best
see you fitting into the production.
FEATURED SUPPORTING ROLES
(Dancer/Vocalist)
NON SPEAKING ROLES
These roles will be cast during rehearsals from our Ensemble
Globalsoft Cop/Doctor 1 (Non-Speaking)
Globalsoft Cop/Doctor 2 (Non-Speaking)
Globalsoft Cop/Doctor 3 (Non-speaking)
Globalsoft Cop/Doctor 4 (Non-speaking)
SPEAKING/SINGING ROLES
You should submit a self tape using the Principal Material stipulated
Use KHASHOGGI AUTION MATERIAL
Teacher/AC DC (Speaking Role)
David Bowie (Speaking Role)
White Snake (Speaking Role)
Mick Jagger (Speaking Role)
Boy George (Speaking Role)
KHASHOGGI AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
Use SCARAMOUCHE AUTION MATERIAL
Teen Queen 1/Cindy Lauper (Speaking/Singing Role)
Teen Queen 2/Tina (Speaking/Singing Role)
Teen Queen 3/Madonna (Speaking/Singing Role)
Teen Queen 4/Janis Joplin (Speaking/Singing Role)
SCARAMOUCHE AUDITION MATERIAL LINK
Before You Audition
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Astravaganza Entertainment's production of We Will Rock You, performing at O2 City Hall Newcastle on Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th October 2026.
We're thrilled to be bringing this legendary rock musical to the North East and look forward to discovering the talented performers who will help bring this incredible production to life.
Please read the information below carefully before preparing and submitting your audition.
Key Dates
Self-Tape Submission Deadline
6.00pm – Sunday 19th July 2026
First Adult Rehearsal (Ensemble Welcome Night)
Thursday 30th July 2026
Performance Dates
Monday 19th October 2026 – 7.30pm
Tuesday 20th October 2026 – 7.30pm
The Audition Process
Initial auditions for principal and featured roles will take place by self-tape.
To audition:
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Complete the online audition registration form below once - if you have already submitted yours you do not need to do this again.
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Access the audition material for your chosen role(s) above.
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Record your self-tape using only the material provided.
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Submit your audition by 6.00pm on Sunday 19th July 2026.
Please do not leave your submission until the final few minutes. It is your responsibility to ensure your audition has been successfully delivered before the closing deadline.
How to Submit Your Self-Tape
Please email your completed audition to:
Email Subject
Please include your full name in the subject line.
Example:
David Smith WWRY Audition
In the body of your email,
please include:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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The role(s) you are auditioning for
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If you have any pre-booked holidays or unavoidable commitments,
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please declare them on your audition email so they can be considered during casting.
If your video file is too large to email,
you're welcome to send it using services such as WeTransfer, Dropbox
or an unlisted YouTube link.
Please ensure that:
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All shared links are fully working.
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Sharing permissions allow us to access your video.
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Downloads remain available until the audition process has concluded.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider auditions that we are unable to access.
Audition Material
Audition packs are available to view directly from this page.
Each principal audition pack contains:
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Acting script (called a Side)
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Vocal material (Music & Track to sing to)
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Role-specific guidance is also available above
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Please use only the audition material provided by Astravaganza Entertainment.
To ensure every performer is assessed fairly, please do not sing over recordings from the original cast album, commercial recordings or karaoke tracks that have not been supplied by us.
Self-Tape Guidance
Keep your audition simple.
We're casting your performance, not your editing skills.
Your video should:
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Be filmed on a phone, tablet or camera.
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Have clear sound with minimal background noise.
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Be well lit so we can clearly see you.
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Show you from approximately waist-up.
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Be recorded against a plain or uncluttered background where possible.
There is absolutely no expectation for costumes, props or elaborate editing.
We simply want to see your personality, acting ability and vocal performance.
Acting
Learn the material well enough to perform naturally.
You're welcome to hold your script if needed,
but try not to rely on reading throughout your performance.
Where possible, ask someone to read the other dialogue off-camera.
If this isn't possible, simply allow natural pauses between lines.
Singing
Please perform only the audition material supplied within your chosen audition pack.
Use the rehearsal backing track provided where applicable.
Please do not sing over commercial recordings,
original cast recordings or backing tracks from other sources.
Rehearsals
Adult rehearsals will take place at:
Cornerstone Church
Newcastle
NE4 7SF
Thursday evenings
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Sunday evenings
4.00pm – 7.00pm
Rehearsals commence on Thursday 30th July 2026.
If you have any pre-booked holidays or unavoidable commitments,
please declare them on your audition email so they can be considered during casting.
Participation Costs
Astravaganza Entertainment is a non-professional theatre company
and operates on a self-funding basis.
Successful cast members will be asked to contribute:
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One-Off Production Participation Fee: £125 per performer
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Rehearsal Contribution: £5.00 per rehearsal attended
These contributions help cover rehearsal venues, performance licensing, theatre hire, technical equipment, scenery, production resources and other associated production costs.
Costumes
This is a self-costuming production.
Cast members will be responsible for sourcing the majority of their own costumes,
following guidance from the production team.
Any specialist costume requirements will be discussed during rehearsals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I audition for more than
one principal role?
Yes.
If you feel you're suitable for multiple roles, you're welcome to submit
auditions for more than one principal character.
There are featured roles listed
that don't have audition material.
How are these cast?
There are several featured roles.
Non-Speaking roles do not need an audition and will be cast during rehearsals.
Singing/Speaking Roles will need a self tape submission as stipulated above.
Your audition will be considered not only for the principal role you've selected, but also for any featured role that best matches your performance.
If I'm not cast in the principal role I've auditioned for, could I still be offered another role?
Absolutely.
Our casting team considers every performer across the entire production. Depending on your audition, you may be offered a featured role or another character that we feel best suits your strengths.
How are Ensemble places allocated?
Adult Ensemble performers are not required to submit a self-tape.
Instead, ensemble places will be offered through attendance at our first rehearsal on
Thursday 30th July 2026, where you'll meet the creative team
and begin rehearsing with the company.
Do I need previous stage experience?
Not at all.
We're looking for enthusiastic, committed and reliable performers who are
ready to work hard and be part of a supportive company.
Previous experience is welcomed but certainly not essential.
Will I receive feedback?
Due to the anticipated number of auditions, we're unfortunately unable
to provide individual feedback. Every submission, however, will be
carefully reviewed by the creative team before casting decisions are made.
Finally...
Auditions can feel daunting, but please don't worry about creating the "perfect" self-tape.
We want to see you—your personality, your storytelling, your musicality and your potential.
Relax, enjoy the material and let your talent shine.
We look forward to watching your audition and hope to welcome you into the
Astravaganza Entertainment family for We Will Rock You.
Break a leg!