The Kings Theatre in Portsmouth is looking for local talent to take the stage in an upcoming amateur production of the hit Queen musical, We Will Rock You. Adults aged 18 and over are invited to submit their applications to join the cast before the deadline at 11:59pm on Monday 4 May 2026.
Following the application process, auditions will take place on Sunday 17 May 2026. Those interested in participating must be at least 18 years old by the date of the auditions. The theatre, which is managed by the Kings Theatre Trust Ltd, has a history of hosting successful community productions, including previous performances of Grease, Annie, and The Full Monty.
The production will run at the venue from 17 to 24 October 2026. This staging of the show, which features the music of Queen, is licensed for amateur performance through Theatrical Rights Worldwide. Proceeds from the licensing of these productions go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which is the AIDS charity founded by the members of Queen.
The Kings Theatre itself is a historic Edwardian venue designed by architect Frank Matcham and first opened on 30 September 1907. With a seating capacity of approximately 1,600, the theatre previously hosted the 20th anniversary UK tour of the musical in 2022, a performance that included a surprise guest appearance by Queen guitarist Brian May.
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