“The King and I” UK Tour Casting Call
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THE KING AND I
UK TOUR 2023
Trafalgar Theatre Productions Presents:

The Lincoln Center Theater’s Production of
Roger and Hammerstein’s
THE KING AND I

Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret London
Director: Bartlett Sher

Music: Richard Rogers

Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II

Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Musical Supervision: Ted Sperling
UK Musical Supervisor: Stephen Ridley
Choreography: Christopher Gattelli
Dates : Rehearsals from 12th December or 2nd January in London TBC
Performances from w/c 30th January in Canterbury
Touring through till late 2023 – initial contracts 6 months.
Auditions : Thursday 1st December (afternoon) in London
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. With a superior score of treasured songs including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, The King and I is a testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre.
For practical reasons, children must live within easy travelling distance of central London –no more than 1 hour away. Please do not suggest children who live outside this area. We are looking for three teams of children to share the following roles – this means when touring in the UK, they will mostly only be away for half a week, with a week off before the next dates. Tutoring will be provided whilst away where required.
ROYAL PRINCES (aged 9-13) (Male) We are looking for young looking 9-13 year old boys, to play Siamese Princes. All children need to be confident singers. Boys voices must be unbroken. All need to be able to pick up simple movement routines.
All submissions for these roles must be of East Asian,South East Asian or mixed heritage thereof in appearance.
Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; (Occupational Requirements) applies.
Please send submissions by Spotlight link or by email with details, including a small recent photo, height, age, where they are based (town) and details of any experience or training – drama classes etc – as soon as possible to :
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