AUDITION NOTICE: Pirates of Penzance - Savoyards

Title: The Pirates of Penzance

Presented By: Savoyards

Genre: Musical Comedy / Gilbert & Sullivan

Synopsis: Savoyards sets sail in 2026 with a bold, high-energy new production of The Pirates of Penzance, inspired by the iconic Essgee revival and reimagined for a new generation. Featuring the same creative team behind the smash-hit Shrek the Musical in 2024, this production blends the classic wit of Gilbert & Sullivan with contemporary theatrical flair, sharp comedy and dynamic choreography.

Fast, funny and fresh — pirates have never looked, sounded or moved like this.

Audition Date:

• June 26th - 29th, 2026

• July 1st, 2026 (Callbacks)

Audition Time:

Principal Auditions

• Friday June 26th: 7PM - 10PM

• Saturday June 27th: 11AM - 12PM

• Sunday June 28th: 9AM - 12PM (with accompanist) & 12:30PM - 5PM

• Monday June 29th: 7PM - 10PM

Movement & Ensemble Auditions

• Saturday June 27th: 12:30PM - 1:30PM or 4PM - 5PM

• Ensemble Vocals: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

• Dance Ensemble: 2:45PM - 4PM

Callbacks

• Wednesday July 1st: 7PM - 10PM

Audition Location and Address:

• June 26th, 28th & 29th - Savoyards Hall, Ferguson Street, Manly

• June 27th - Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Road, Wynnum

• July 1st - Wynnum State High School, Peel Street, Manly

Audition Requirements:

Principal Auditions

Prepare:

• Two contrasting 60-second song excerpts (32 bars)

• Material that demonstrates vocal strength and versatility in the style of the show

Applicants will receive script sides upon registration confirmation.

Movement & Ensemble Auditions

• General ensemble auditions include vocals and movement

• Dance ensemble auditions include vocals and dance

• Dance audition choreography taught on the day

• General ensemble and soloists will receive movement video prior to auditions

Attire Requirements:

• Clothing suitable for movement

• Sneakers/enclosed flat shoes

• Jazz/ballet shoes and chorus heels encouraged for dance auditions

Audition Registration: Register via email: auditions@savoyards.com.au

Include:

• Name

• Mobile phone number

• Roles auditioning for

• Whether accompanist is required

Audition Pack: The Pirates of Penzance Audition Pack

Performance Dates: September 25th - October 10th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Fridays & Saturdays Evening - 7:30PM

• Sundays Matinee - 1:30PM

• Saturday 3 October & Saturday 10 October - 1:30PM & 7:30PM

Performance Location: Iona Performing Arts Centre, 85 North Road, Wynnum West

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing Sunday July 5th, 2026

Additional key dates

• Launch Event - Saturday August 8th, 2026

• Sitzprobe - Sunday September 13th, 2026

• Bump-in - September 11th - 12th, 2026

• Bump-out - Sunday October 11th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Sundays - 12PM - 5PM

• Mondays & Wednedays - 7PM - 10PM

Rehearsal Location: Wynnum West State School, School Road, Wynnum West

Performer Age: Minimum age 16 years

Creative Team:

• Director - David Harrison

• Musical Director - Nicky Griffith

• Choreographer - Julianne Burke

• Assistant Director - Joshua Moore

Production Website: Savoyards - The Pirates of Penzance

Other Information:

• Savoyards is Brisbane’s oldest continuously running musical theatre company

• This is an amateur community theatre production

• All cast and crew are expected to assist with production duties including bump-in and bump-out

• Savoyards is committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural safety

• Performers of all backgrounds, identities and abilities are encouraged to audition

• A social media blackout applies until official cast announcements

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Frederic - Male | Playing Age 20–30 | Tenor (C3–B4)

  Earnest, loyal and unintentionally dramatic. Strong singer with charm.

• Mabel - Female | Playing Age 18–30 | Soprano/Coloratura (C4–D#6)

  Bright, confident and vocally fearless with excellent comic timing.

• Pirate King - Male | Playing Age 30–50 | Baritone/Bass-Baritone (F#2–F4)

  Charismatic, theatrical and larger-than-life.

• Ruth - Female | Playing Age 40–60 | Alto/Mezzo-Soprano (F3–A♭5)

  Fiercely devoted with bold comic energy.

• Major-General Stanley - Male | Playing Age 40–65 | Baritone/Tenor (B♭2–F4)

  Fast-talking, witty and absurdly confident.

• Sergeant of Police - Male | Playing Age 25–55 | Bass/Baritone (F2–C4)

  Deadpan and gloriously over-serious.

• Edith - Female | Playing Age 18–30

  Confident and delightfully bossy.

• Kate - Female | Playing Age 18–30

  Sweet, romantic and grounded.

• Isabel - Female | Playing Age 16–25

  Bright, eager and energetic.

• Samuel - Male | Playing Age 20–40 | Baritone/Tenor (B♭2–E4)

  The Pirate King’s loyal right-hand man.

• Dancer Ensemble - Any Gender | Playing Age 16+

  High-energy dancers with strong technique and stamina.

• General Ensemble - Any Gender | Playing Age 16+

  Versatile performers portraying pirates, police and daughters throughout the production.