Nativity! The musical by Debbie Isitt
Directed by Claire Adams and Claudia O’Connell
Performing in the main house at the QMT on Friday 5th December to Sunday 14th December (Friday-Sunday only including matinees)
We will be there from 6pm onwards. If you are unable to make any of the audition dates because you are away please feel free to email me on claireadams1819@gmail.com and we will see if we can sort an alternative time.
Please note that the children will be cast from the Junior Bancroft Players so we will only be looking for the adult cast at this time.
Rehearsals will start on Saturday 13th September.
We would like to cast a group of people who love to sing and move well!
The various smaller parts will be played by members of the ensemble.
There are suggestions for the singing numbers that we would like to hear at the auditions, the music can be easily found by youtube link – these have been included in the information below.
Added are scanned copies of the sheet music for those of you who ‘read the dots’.
I suggest getting to the auditions with plenty of time as this will give you ample opportunity to have a gander through the script. The musical is almost identical to the film so if you feel you are in the dark a quick watch of the first ‘Nativity’ will clearly show you what will be required.
Paul Maddens – A teacher at St Bernadette’s primary school, he’s trying to produce a Nativity play that will, for once, outdo a rival schools play.
‘Our School Nativity’
‘Suddenly’
Gordon Shakespeare – A teacher at Oakmoor primary school, Paul’s long time rival.
Please note that the person playing Paul Maddens will be needed for additional rehearsals on a Saturday morning.
The person playing Shakespeare will be needed for additional rehearsals on a Monday evening.
Jennifer Lore – Paul’s ex girlfriend, she left him to move to Hollywood.
‘Jennifers Plea’
‘Suddenly’
‘Hollywood are Coming’
Child Paul/Child Gordon/Child Jennifer
Desmond Poppy – Paul’s new teaching assistant (childlike and enthusiastic) Mrs Bevan’s nephew.
‘My Very First day at School’
‘Our School Nativity’
Please note that the person playing Mr Poppy will be needed for additional rehearsals on a Saturday morning.
Patrick or (Patricia) Burns – A critic
‘Review’
Mrs Patricia Bevan – Headteacher of St Bernadette’s, Desmond Poppy’s Aunt..
Miss Rye – Teacher at St Bernadette’s
Lord or (Lady) Mayor
Mr or (Mrs Parker) – A Hollywood film producer and studio boss.
Priest
Company
‘Lord Mayors Ball’
‘Welcome to Hollywood’
MADA company, teachers, reindeer, Santa, Christmas trees, Casting guy, paparazzi, TV reporter, guests at the Christmas Ball, Hollywood tour guide, Gary (Hollywood tour driver), Tourists, Studio Security Guards, Film director, Cast and Crew, Studio Receptionist, Oakmoor parents, St Bernadette parents, Cathedral guests etc.
Cracker the dog!
Audition Dates
Auditions Closed
- Monday 25th Aug 2025 at 7:45pm
- Wednesday 27th Aug 2025 at 7:45pm
- Monday 1st Sep 2025 at 7:45pm
Rehearsals
Mondays and Wednesdays