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AUDITION NOTICE: Jekyll & Hyde - Swich Up Productions

Title: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical

Presented By: Swich Up Productions

Genre: Musical Theatre


Synopsis: Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical is a gripping tale of a brilliant mind torn between good and evil, based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson. The musical explores the duality of man as Dr. Henry Jekyll, a kind and passionate scientist, transforms into the malevolent Mr. Hyde, unleashing a reign of terror in Victorian London.


Audition Date: October 12, 13, and 14, 2024

Audition Location and Address: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich QLD


Audition Registration:To register your interest, complete the following form: Register Here

Audition Pack: The audition pack will be sent to those who register their interest when it is ready.


Performance Dates: March 7-9, 2025

Performance Location: Ipswich Civic Centre

Rehearsal Dates: Late October 2024 (with a six-week break over Christmas)


Warnings: This show contains mature themes and intense scenes of violence.

Director: Timothy Wynn


Character Breakdown

  • Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde (Vocal Range Bb2 - A4) Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man. After he uses an experimental formula on himself, his evil side - Edward Hyde - takes control. As Hyde, he is violent, commanding, and a sexual deviant attracted to Lucy.

  • Lucy Harris (Vocal Range G#3 - F#5) The gorgeous 'main attraction' at a local gentleman's club. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware.

  • Emma Carew (Vocal Range A3 - C6) The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.

  • Gabriel John Utterson (Vocal Range B2 - F#4) Serves as Jekyll's lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.

  • Sir Danvers Carew (Vocal Range C3 - F#4) Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.

  • Simon Stride (Vocal Range A2 - G4) The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections.

  • Lady Beaconsfield (Vocal Range G3 - E5) Elitist member of the Board of Governors who does not approve of Dr. Jekyll in any way.

  • Bishop Of Basingstoke (Vocal Range C#3 - G4) A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.

  • Lord Savage Member of the Board of Governors.

  • General Lord Glossop (Vocal Range G#3 - C4) A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.

  • Sir Archibald Proops Member of the Board of Governors.

  • Ensemble (Aristocrats, Citizens, Servants, Party Guests, Prostitutes, Policemen)



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