As some of you may know, in addition to the performing arts school and agency side of Artemis Studios, the directors Niki & Steve, along with Bart Lee run a production company. This Christmas we will be producing 'Christmas Carol' to play in two venues in association with Blackeyed Theatre!

This is a professional pantomime, not a school show, and we have decided that as a thank you to our great hardworking students all of the junior chorus on this show will come from Artemis Studios. (**unless we do not find the people we need from within the school - if you are not a student, you may still audition as a reserve).

Our production company will run the show at Firestation Arts Centre (formerly Windsor Arts Centre) and after Christmas the production will transfer to the Kenton Theatre in Henley until New Year.

Bart will direct both shows which will use the same cast (adult professional in the lead roles and child chorus). The Kenton production is produced by Black Eyed Theatre, run by a good friend Adrian McDougall. Bart and Adrian will be holding the auditions, which include looking for three boys to play Tiny Tim!

If you would like to audition for a chorus role, please go onto the Artemis website and follow the 'open day' signs. You will need to book a place on the audition, and MUST be able to commit to all the shows and rehearsals you will be scheduled for over the Christmas period. Parents MUST be willing to take you to the two venues on our show nights. We are looking for 12 children in total, aged 8-16 who
can act, sing and dance. The junior cast will be split into three teams working on a rota. We are also looking for two 17-20 year old actresses who can sing and dance to a high standard who will play supporting characters (small fee paid). You do not need to be a student for the older roles, but you MUST be free from 8th December for full time rehearsals.

This is a real audition, and not everyone can be offered a role, but we would urge anyone who hasn't
experienced panto before to have a go!