Announcement

Chicago Postponed due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Anvil Arts announced today that the Haymarket has closed with immediate effect.  We are therefore sorry to announce the *POSTPONEMENT* of our production of Chicago in May, but everyone’s safety and health must take priority.

It is our intention to stage Chicago later in the year, if possible.  We are currently working with the rights holder and the theatre to negotiate alternative performance dates for a time when life resumes some kind of normality.

Given that we are not yet able to confirm these dates, Anvil Arts will be contacting all patrons to arrange ticket refunds.  Please do not contact the box office – they will contact you (See their full statement below).

We will keep you updated once we know more.  We hope it won’t be too long before you can join us for a bit of fabulous Razzle Dazzle!

In the meantime, take care of yourselves and we hope to see you again soon.

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Full Anvil Arts statement
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Following the government’s announcement yesterday, both The Anvil and The Haymarket will be closed to the public until further notice and scheduled performances will not take place.

We will be contacting all ticket holders in date order of performance as quickly as possible. Please refrain from contacting the box office regarding ticket refunds, we will contact you.

As a charity, we will be working hard to deal with the financial implications of this period of closure. Please consider donating the cost of your ticket to The Anvil Trust rather than requesting a credit note or refund.

We will keep the web site updated with further information.

Thank you for your understanding in this unprecedented situation.

Chicago - Audition and Director Setting Dates

Updated: 9 January 2020

If you are thinking of auditioning for Chicago in May 2020, here are the key dates for which you will need to be available.

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Pre-audition rehearsals
Monday 6 January 2020 – 19:30 - Welcome talk with Director and setting of dance audition pieces
Wednesday 8 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00
Monday 13 January 2020 – 19:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 15 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00

Auditions and recalls
Auditions: Saturday 18 January 2020 - 10:00 - 17:00. We will start with dancers, then ensemble singing, followed by individual characters.
Recalls: Sunday 19 January 2020 (recalls) - 10:00.
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE. The entrance is opposite Camouflage Corner

Director's setting dates
Block 1: Sunday 9 February – Tuesday 11th February 2020 - Times TBC
Block 2: Sunday 1 March – Tuesday 3rd March 2020 - Times TBC
Block 3: Sunday 22 – Tuesday 23rd March 2020 - Times TBC

Costume call
Thursday 7 May

Run of show in costume
Friday 8 May

Orchestra call and technical rehearsal
Sunday 10 May

Dress rehearsal
Monday 11 May

Performances
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May (no matinee)

9 to 5 - Dates and information for pre-audition rehearsals and auditions

If you would like to join us to perform in our November production of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, below are the key dates that you will need to be available for.

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Welcome talk
Wednesday 5th June: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

Pre-audition workshops

Monday 10th June: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wednesday 12th June: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Monday 17th June: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wednesday 19th June: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

Auditions
Sunday 23rd June 2019: 10:00 – 18:00 hrs (Dance until 12 noon)
Venue: Market Chambers, town centre Basingstoke

Director setting dates
In addition to the director setting dates (below), cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening.

Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

Monday 24th June: First read through of the script
Sunday 14th – Thursday 18th July: Director setting (act 1)
Sunday 15th September – Thursday 19th September: Director setting (act 2)
Saturday 19th October: Cast show promotion at Waitrose and The Malls
Monday 21st October: Director setting (Run of act 1 + notes)
Wednesday 23rd October: Director setting (Run of act 2 + notes)
Monday 11th November: Director setting (Run of show + notes)
Thursday 14th November: Costume Call
Friday 15th November: Run of show in costume

Sunday 17th November: Band call and technical rehearsal (Haymarket Theatre)
Monday 18th November: Dress rehearsal (Haymarket Theatre)
Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd November: Performances (including Saturday matinee) (Haymarket Theatre)

Updated Privacy Policies, Terms and Conditions and Cookies

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Oliver! - Dates and information for pre-audition rehearsals and auditions

If you wish to audition for an adult role or your child wishes to audition for Oliver!, here is the information about the pre-audition rehearsals and auditions.

If you are aged 16 and over read about the audition process to join BATS.

Pre-audition rehearsals

You do not need to attend every pre-audition rehearsal. Note that the movement audition for adults will be taught on 7 Jan session.

  • Wed 2 January 2019: 7pm - 8pm - Olivers and Dodgers

  • Wed 2 January 2019: 8pm - 9.30pm - Adults

  • Mon 7 January 2019: 7.30pm - 10pm - Adults (movement audition will be taught)

  • Wed 9 January 2019: 7pm - 8pm - Olivers and Dodgers

  • Wed 9 January 2019: 8pm - 9.30pm - Adults

Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

CHILDREN, OLIVERS AND DODGERS WORKSHOP AND auditions

Date: Sunday 13 January
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Market Chambers, 6 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW (Note - access to the main entrance is via the Lesser Market alleyway. The door is directly opposite Camouflage Corner)
Cost: £5 (payable on the day). This covers attendance at the day-long workshop/audition and membership, if cast in the show

Ages to audition

  • Boys auditioning for Oliver should be aged between 9-13 years old. They should not be too tall.

  • Boys auditioning for Dodger should have a playing age of 10 – 15 years. They should not be too tall, but if they are older and short that will be fine.

  • Children auditioning for the Workhouse/Fagin’s gang need to be aged between 9-12 years old to audition. In addition, we are seeking to cast a couple of children aged 8.

Adult auditions

Date: Monday 14 January
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

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