AUDITION INFORMATION

 

SYNOPSIS: Spamalot tells a highly irreverent parody of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic

comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, and killer rabbits.

Outside, there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant

Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Galahad, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir

Bedevere. Besides the rabbits and farting Frenchman, they meet such characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert,

Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight, and the Knights who say Ni.

 

DIRECTOR: Pippin Goodsell-Harding

 

DATES OF THE PRODUCTION: Fri 22nd August (8pm); Sat 23rd August (8pm); Sun 24th August (2pm);

Thur 28th August (8pm); Fri 29th August (8pm); Sat 30th August (8pm); Sun 31st August (2pm);

Thur 4th September (8pm); Fri 5th September (8pm); Sat 6th September (8pm); Sun 7th September (2pm)

 

AUDITIONS: Friday 11th April (7pm) and Saturday 12th April (10am) at Ballina Players Theatre 24 Swift St Ballina

 

MEET & GREET: Wednesday 16th April at the theatre (7pm), including a read-through

 

REHEARSALS: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (April & May),

Mondays and Tuesdays (3rd June – 30th June)

Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays (from 30th June as per rehearsal schedule),

 

CHARACTERS

Please note: Roles in Spamalot are open to all genders except for the roles of King Arthur (male identifying), Sir Lancelot

(male identifying) and The Lady of the Lake (female identifying).

KING ARTHUR The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Round Table and find

the Holy Grail. Needs comedic timing and musical ability.

LADY OF THE LAKE A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Strong

singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal

registers.

PATSY King Arthur’s horse and servant. Under appreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s

approval. Must be able to whistle.

SIR LANCELOT A Knight of the Round Table. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does

discover his ‘softer side.’ Needs comedic timing.

SIR ROBIN A Knight of the Round Table. Ironically called “Sir Robin the Brave,” though he couldn’t be

more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Needs comedic timing and

musical ability.

SIR GALAHAD A Knight of the Round Table. Begins as Dennis, a lower class “mud gatherer” who is knighted

and transformed into the dashing Sir Galahad. Strong baritenor singing required.

PRINCE HERBERT The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.

NOT DEAD FRED A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.”

MAYOR A jolly mayor who advertises the merits of their home in Finland.

SIR BEDEVERE A Knight of the Round Table. A strangely flatulent, inept scholar.

SPEAKING ROLES

FRENCH TAUNTER Taunts the silly English knights in a silly French accent. Must have comedic timing, ability to

improvise, and know how to read an audience.

THE BLACK KNIGHT Fearless knight who lets none pass. May be divided into speaking and physical roles.

HISTORIAN The narrator and returning voice of somewhat reason.

MRS GALAHAD Mud gatherer and mother of Dennis.

HEAD KNIGHT OF NI An absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights.

TIM THE ENCHANTER A ghostly being with a vaguely Scottish accent.

BROTHER MAYNARD A long winded Monk.

KING of SWAMP CASTLE Herbert’s father who just wants to marry off his son.

USELESS GUARDS #1 + #2 They are guards… but useless guards.

CONCORDE Lancelot’s trusty servant/steed.

SIR BORS Knight who confronts the killer rabbit.

Plus, other one liner and physical roles

BACKSTAGE CHORUS A core group of singers to bring the harmonies to life.

ONSTAGE ENSEMBLE Physical movers and dancers to highlight the choreography.

 

Notes The Backstage chorus isn’t limited to only singing. One could be in the chorus and play an

onstage role.

The audition form needs to be completed prior to arrival for your audition and given to the Production Manager upon

arrival.

Auditions will take place with selected pages of the script. These will be made available to you when you book for your

audition. There is no need to memorise the lines.

Please TEXT ONLY Kate on 0490 044 588 with your name, preferred day (Fri/Sat), Suburb/Village/Town, mobile

number, age, character you are interested in (if known) and Email address. Kate will respond with your audition time.

The full cast list will be placed on the website (under ‘Latest News’) asap sometime after the auditions (keep an eye on the website).

 

Further audition information can be found clicking here

Late information about variation to rehearsals over Easter/Anzac Day period, music notes for the characters and bars to be sung can be found by clicking here