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Puppet Auditions

Leeds Children's Theatre

Information

Dates
20th May 2026 - 21st May 2026

Venue

Carriageworks Theatre
The Electric Press
3 Millennium Square
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS2 3AD

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Puppet Auditions

CASTING CALL: Puppet by David Almond, adapted for the stage by David Almond and his daughter, Freya Almond-Palmer.

A magical, imaginative story about creativity, connection, and what happens when something you create takes on a life of its own.

Details

Read-through:

Tues 19th May, 6.30–8.30pm @ The Carriageworks Theatre

Auditions: (only attend one)

Wed 20th May, 6:30–8:30pm @ The Carriageworks Theatre

Thurs 21st May, 6:30–8:30pm @ The Carriageworks Theatre

Roles Available

*Fleur* (12+) – Kind, brave, imaginative

*Silvester* (Male, 70+ playing age) – Retired puppeteer, gentle and inspiring

*Puppet* (Any gender, any age) – Curious, playful, strong movement (on stage most of the show)

*Narrators* (Any gender) – Confident performers, multi-role, movement & puppetry

*Antonia* (Adult female) – Fleur’s warm, encouraging mum

*Louis* (Adult Male, 30–50) – Friendly, enthusiastic (+ multi-role)

*Butcher* + roles (Adult Male, 30–50) – Gruff but versatile character actor

*Rosa* + roles (Female, any age) – Physical performer, puppetry/movement

*Lisette* + roles (Adult female) – Kind bakery owner, multi-role

*Ensemble* (Any age) – Movement, puppetry, storytelling (some non-speaking roles)

Come and be part of a BRAND NEW play filled with imagination, heart, and theatrical magic.

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