Reading & Auditions

Swan Auditions

Readings and auditions take place at the Swan Theatre. Readings are open to all, members and non-members alike, and provide an excellent opportunity for members to introduce their friends to The Swan and all that we do.

Following a play reading, audition pieces are given out. There are usually 2 audition dates, however if you are unable to make either date you may be able to arrange an alternative with the Director. Auditions are relaxed and fun and rarely involve the learning of an audition piece, although familiarity with it and some characterisation are expected. You will be informed as soon as possible if you have been successful in securing a part, usually once the whole play is cast.

It is not Swan policy to telephone people and invite them to audition so, if you would like to be in a show, please do come along to the reading and the auditions.

The rehearsal period is approximately 8 weeks of 2-3 rehearsals per week, although this may increase over the 2 weeks and the weekend preceding performance.

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare – the Swan’s November production 

Directed by Anna Carter Brown
MUCH ADO – WEDNESDAY AUDITION CANCELLED 
At The Swan, we love drama. However, there’s already enough drama brewing on Wednesday night!
There’s Much Ado About Something, with England facing Argentina in the World Cup SO we’ve decided to only hold the Much Ado About Nothing auditions on ONLY THURSDAY 16th and SUNDAY 19th.
As planned, they will be held at the Manor Hotel in Yeovil.
Here’s to our England team’s success on Wednesday, their Loves Labours Won – a place in the final – and to seeing our auditionees on Thursday & Sunday.
Anna Carter-Brown
Performance Dates: 16th – 21st November 2026
Auditions: Thursday 16th July @ 7.45 and Sunday 19th July @ 11.00.
WE ARE NOT AT THE SWAN.  They will all be held at The Manor Hotel, Hendford, Yeovil. BA20 1TG

If you are unable to attend the reading or auditions, but would like to be considered for a part, please let me know, so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Our Next Auditions – Much Ado About Nothing.
This November, we’ll be whisking you to the sunny shores of Sicily for Shakespeare’s enduring romantic comedy – but with a slightly tougher edge.
1930s Sicily – an island rich in history, natural resources, beauty and honour.  But impoverished by years of families in fighting and mainland taxation.
Many ‘Families’ have left for better lives in the USA. Those that remain are proud, distrustful of authority and live by honour and tradition.
When the King’s army stops off on the way home from quelling insurgents in Italian owned Ethiopia, they are cautiously welcomed by the locals.
But the Fascisti faithful amongst them determine to throw hospitality back in their faces.
When Sicilian hospitality is offered, it’s an offer you don’t refuse!
Can Benedict & Beatrice untangle the slanders, negotiate peace and face their greatest fear, falling in love?
AUDITIONS
Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July @ 7.45 and Sunday 19th July @ 11.00.
WE ARE NOT AT THE SWAN.  They will all be held at The Manor Hotel, Hendford, Yeovil. BA20 1TG
 
PERFORMANCES – 16th – 21st November
NB. We may need to extend the run forward. Please be available from w/c 2nd November for final rehearsals and from w/c 9thNovember.
AUDITION NOTES
Please click here for Audition Pieces Much Ado About Nothing – audition pieces
1)    PLEASE PRINT AND BRING WITH YOU. 
ALTERNATIVELY, BRING ON YOUR DEVICE – TABLET OR MOBILE. We will only have a few spares available.
2)    Familiarise yourself with all the pieces.  You do NOT need to memorise.
3)    We will use different pieces depending upon the roles that are auditioning in the room. We may NOT go through every piece and we may not go through the same pieces multiple times.
INSTEAD I will swap people in and out of scenes where possible to give people the maximum opportunity to read.
4)    PLEASE ONLY ATTEND ONE AUDITION AS AN AUDITIONEE. This keeps things fresh for everyone.
5)    There will be some movement during the auditions so please ensure that you bring water and wear something comfortable.
If you have any questions, worries or are unable to attend the auditions but would like to be considered, please email cb_theatre@yahoo.com.
Look forward to seeing you at the auditions,
Anna