If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in Calendar Girls, here is the information you need about auditions.
The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke from 17 - 21 November 2026.
ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA
You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials and the online audition form.
Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.
ELIGIBILITY TO AUDITION
Our preference is for cast members to attend ALL rehearsals - especially the director’s setting blocks. That said, we understand that conflicts can happen, so we’d ask that you identify a stand-in.
Alongside director setting dates, cast will be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays, although you will only be called for scenes in which your character is featured. If there are any dates you’re unavailable, please note them on your audition form, and we’ll take that into consideration during casting. View the outline rehearsal schedule.
Welcome talk and Social
It is not mandatory to attend in order to audition:
Date: Wed 27 May 2026: 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
What will happen:
Director (Angus Jacobs) - Overview of the show and creative vision. Character breakdown: what we’re looking for.
Julie Dance (Musical Director) - Introduction to different songs from the show: what we looking for vocally.
Overview of how auditions will work. Open Q&A.
BATS social - Opportunity to mingle and ask questions of the BATS commitee members, other members of the Society and the Calendar Girls creative team.
Pre-audition workshops
You do not have to attend a pre-audition workshop in order to audition. An optional individual 10-minute singing session with the Musical Director can be booked (*see below).
Dates: Mon 1, Wed 3 June
Timetable:
7.30pm - 7.45pm - Welcome from Angus. Overview of the show (numbers, inspiration for the show, characters and audition dialogue pieces, procedures for psychological safety/nudity)
7.45pm - 8.30pm - Scene exploration with Angus and individual audition song preparation (10 mins*) with Julie
8.30pm - Break
8.45pm - 9.30pm - Scene exploration with Angus and individual audition song preparation (10 mins*) with Julie
*One individual slot per person. Book via the Show Manager at a pre-audition session (or email batsshowmanager@gmail.com)
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by 11.59pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Auditions and callbacks will be held on:
Date: Sat 6 June: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: St. Mark’s School, Danebury Rd, Basingstoke, RG22 4US
Date: Sun 7 June: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: St. Mark’s School, Danebury Rd, Basingstoke, RG22 4US
Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable (can be paid in full or in four instalments).