Young Chorus

We are looking for enthusiastic young performers to make up two teams of six Young Chorus members for our 2026 professional Christmas pantomime Aladdin. 

Our Young Chorus will perform in several dance numbers and will be involved as an ensemble in larger group scenes. The Young Chorus will also be encouraged to sing during several of the songs, so we are looking for strong all-round performers. 

This exciting opportunity is for young people who are will be of Secondary School age (aged 12-16) by 31 October 2026. 

Applications to audition for our Young Chorus are now open!

Please fill in the following form to apply for an audition slot: Application Form

The deadline to apply is midday, Mon 29 June.

We will be in touch w/c 29 June with your audition slot. 

What’s Happening

When

Auditions

Wed 8 July 5:00pm-8:30pm OR Sat 11 July 9:30am - 12:30pm 

Rehearsals

Sat 31 October 9:00am -1:00pm 

Sat 7 November 9:00am - 1:00pm 

Wed 11 November 4:15pm - 6:30pm 

Sat 14 November 9:00am - 1:00pm 

Wed 18 November 4:15pm - 6:30pm 

Thu 19 November 4:15pm - 6:30pm 

Sat 21 November 9:00am - 1:00pm 

Technical Rehearsals 

Thu 26 - Sat 28 November 4:30-8:30pm 

Dress Rehearsals  

(each team will do one performance)

Sun 29 November 1:00pm OR 6:00pm  

Performances 

(times will vary depending on individual team schedules.  We will confirm these once selected). 

Tue 1 December 2026 - Sun 3 January 2027 

Successful Young Chorus members will be expected to attend all rehearsal dates above. The two teams will rotate, taking turns to perform on the dates listed. This commitment will include missing some days from school and the theatre will work with you to get appropriate permissions from school in order to apply for a Performance License from your local council. 

Attire

We ask that all Young Chorus members provide their own basics including: 

  • Black or nude jazz/dance shoes.
  • Black or nude leotard.
  • Black or nude dance tights. 

If selected, we will send links with some of the best options.  All other costumes and props required for the performances will be provided. 

Commitment

Although the pantomime is a great experience for the Young Chorus it is an unpaid role and a huge commitment at a busy family time. Please understand that once you are chosen you are committing to a professional agreement between yourself and Lawrence Batley Theatre. Unfortunately, we will not be in a position to swap people around if you have other plans or commitments. Please keep this in mind before applying to be part of the team. 

Questions? 

If you have any questions about the application, the audition process, or taking part in the production, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll do our best to support you and your child. Please contact Rebecca (Head of Participation) at Rebecca@thelbt.org. 

Check out some images of our previous Young Chorus in action

As part of our 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast
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