SING, DANCE & PERFORM IN ANNIE JR
AWARD-WINNING, MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS WHERE EVERY CHILD HAS A PART TO PLAY.
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Sing, dance and perform!
Award-winning Dramacube Productions are looking for children aged 8-12 years to join the cast of Annie JR in Esher and Walton on Thames.
We are an inclusive, experienced musical theatre youth production company offering children the opportunity to perform popular West End musical titles on stage at purpose built theatres.
From the very first workshop auditions, throughout the rehearsal process with our team of Artistic Directors and Choreographers, to the full scale productions, we will teach, inspire and encourage your young performers to shine on stage.
We believe in building confidence through the performing arts. Whatever their singing, dancing or acting experience children are welcomed into our casts and offered a part in the final show*.
Autumn Term starts in Esher & Walton on Thames from 27th September 2023 with final performances between Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th Dec at Cecil Hepworth Theatre.
Skip or dance down the page for more info and how to enrol.
“It’s not just a club, mum – it’s a community” Grace
- Costumes, scripts, full staging and production are all included in our high quality, officially licensed shows.
- A supportive audition process and a guaranteed part in the cast.
- An inclusive and inspiring environment where children feel safe, supported and can express themselves freely.
- Over 30+ hours of teaching from professional Choreographers and Artistic Directors
- Full sound, lighting, costume and set from theatre industry technical and design teams.
- Final performances held in established theatres.
- Show advertising ensures the buzz of performing to a full house of friends, family and the community.
- Local theatre critics and talent agencies regularly attend our shows.
- Professional production photography and memorabilia programmes available to buy.
- Over 10 years of award-winning productions.
- Families return term after term and wouldn’t choose any other youth theatre company.
- Our casts regularly attract children from Esher, Molesey, Thames Ditton, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham and surrounding areas.
“What have you done to my son? Our shy, quiet introverted boy comes out head held high, full of joy, energy and confidence” Amy
Annie JR
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.
Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan.
Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
With plenty of parts to go around and all your favourite numbers including; ‘Hard Knock Life’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘Tomorrow’, Annie JR. is a wonderfully rich production to be part of.
Rehearsals & Casting
Weekly rehearsals for Annie JR are led by our professional Musical Theatre team in Esher & Walton on Thames.
Whilst rehearsing songs, scenes and routines, children will also learn about stage direction, characterisation and the importance of supporting ensemble.
Weeks 1-2: Workshops & Auditions
Our Musical Theatre team will help young performers explore and learn the story, characters, songs and routines in 2 weeks of workshop auditions. Young performers are asked to list the three parts they’d like to audition for and one part they definitely don’t want to play.
Week 3-4: Casting Announced
The Director will aim to cast every child in a role they’d like to play and that stretches their development. Everyone will have lines, songs and routines to learn for the show. We start rehearsals with our BIG opening number so the whole cast are involved and working together.
Week 4 to showtime!
The cast will come together for 2.5 hours per week, 2 additional 4 hour weekend rehearsals and a full tech & dress rehearsal (on stage) culminating in 2 full scale performances at Cecil Hepworth Playhouse in December.
Cast sizes are capped based on the number of roles available and places will be offered on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss out – enrol today! (see full terms & conditions).
Any questions about our casting process or joining us please email contact@dramacube.co.uk
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Where & When
Annie JR term starts from 27th Sept in Esher & Walton on Thames.
Performances of Annie JR will be at Cecil Hepworth Playhouse between Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th Dec.
Please see full dates, locations and fees by selecting a cast below.
If these dates or locations don’t quite work, how about joining the cast of The Little Mermaid in Hampton Hill or Twickenham.
Walton Red Cast 8-12 yrs (Weds)
Cast Name: Walton on Thames Red Cast
Age: 8-12 Years
Rehearsals: Three Rivers Academy, Bell Farm Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJ
Time: 5.00pm-7.15pm
Dates: Wednesday 27th September 2023 to Wednesday 6th December 2023 (Excluding Half Term 25th October)
Sunday Rehearsals: Sunday 3rd December & Sunday 10th December.
Production Week: Monday 11th December to Friday 15th December 2023 at Walton Theatre.
Project Fee: £330 per child (10% sibling discount applicable on second child’s fee)
Esher Orange Cast 8-12 yrs (Thurs)
Cast Name: Esher Orange Cast
Age: 8-12 Years
Rehearsals: Esher High School, More Lane, Esher KT10 8AP
Time: 5pm – 7.15pm
Dates: Thursday 28th September 2023 to Thursday 7th December (Excluding Half Term 26th October),
Sunday Rehearsals: Sunday 3rd December & Sunday 10th December 2023.
Production Week: Monday 11th December to Friday 15th December 2023 at Walton Playhouse.
Project Fee: £330 per child (10% sibling discount applicable on second child’s fee)
Maybe? Try a 2 week taster!
Our 2 week taster sessions are a great way to meet the team and sing, dance & perform with the other children.
To get the full Dramacube experience, sessions are two sequential weeks and available during the first half of the term.
Refer A Friend Scheme
Annie JR has a wealth of wonderful character parts for everyone!
If you introduce someone NEW to our casts we’ll give both YOU and THEM complimentary family tickets to the final shows at Cecil Hepworth Playhouse.
You can refer more than 1 new cast member too! So the more people you recommend = the more show tickets you’ll receive for friends and family to see you perform.
Email contact@dramacube.co.uk for claim FREE show tickets as part of our referral scheme.
How about joining us under the sea to sing, dance & perform!
Can’t make our Annie JR rehearsal dates or locations? Come join us our The Little Mermaid casts in Twickenham or Hampton Hill.
Term starts from 23rd September with final performances at Hampton Hill Theatre between 11th – 20th Dec 2023.
