If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in We Will Rock You, here is the information you need about auditions.
The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke from 12 - 16 May 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. Alongside director setting dates, cast will be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays. That said, we understand that conflicts can happen. 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 17 Dec 2025: 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
What will happen:
This is a chance to meet the Creative Team who will go through the expectations and their vision for the show i.e. characters, how auditions will go etc. The evening will then continue with Christmas drinks for all with time to catch up with members old and new.
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 or Assistant Musical Director can be booked (*see below). The audition dance will be taught on audition day.
Dates: Mon 5, Wed 7 January
Timetable:
7.30pm - 8.00pm - Ensemble singing (Musical Director and Assistant Musical Director)
8.00pm - 10.00pm - Individual singing 10-minute slot* (Musical Director and Assistant Musical Director)
*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 7 January 2026.
Auditions and callbacks will be held on:
Date: Sat 10 January: 9.30am - 6.00pm
Venue: St. Mark’s School, Danebury Rd, Basingstoke, RG22 4US
Date: Sun 11 January: 9.30am - 6.00pm
Venue: St. Mark’s School, Danebury Rd, Basingstoke, RG22 4US
Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £120 is payable (can be paid in full or in four instalments).