Christmas Show 2026 – Casting Call
Pocklington Arts Centre is casting for its 2026 Christmas production, a brand new festive family show written by Elizabeth Godber.
We are seeking two versatile, playful and highly skilled actors to join the company for this year’s Christmas production.
Set in a magical world with a fairytale feel, The production will be a new festive family show full of warmth, humour, magic and heart, created for children, families and school audiences, and forming a central part of Pocklington Arts Centre’s Christmas programme.
Writer: Elizabeth Godber
Producer: Pocklington Arts Centre
Director: Jane Thornton
Location: Pocklington Arts Centre, East Riding of Yorkshire
CONTRACT DETAILS
Contract type: Equity / ITC
Fee: Equity / ITC rates (plus commutable travel contribution, we are unable to provide accommodation for this contract.)
Rehearsal period: 23rd November -10th December 2026
Performance dates: 11th December – 24th December 2026
Location: Pocklington Arts Centre, East Riding of Yorkshire
We are particularly keen to hear from performers based in East Riding, Hull and the Humber region, or within a realistic commuting distance of Pocklington.
SPARKLE:
- Actor-Musician
- Playing age: 18-30
- Gender: Female
Sparkle is a fairy who has never quite fitted in. Warm-hearted, exuberant and gloriously unconventional, she is always a little too loud, too excitable and too much for the world around her. She spends her days assisting the Christmas Tree Fairies, but this Christmas Sparkle may finally be ready to step out from the sidelines, embrace what makes her different, and find her own path.
Essential skills:
- Strong actor-musician
- Confident singer
- Confident mover
- Must play drum kit to a good standard
FITZ:
- Actor
- Playing age: 20s
- Gender: Male
Fitz is a secretary fairy and Sparkle’s best friend. Efficient, loyal and quick-thinking, he keeps the grotto running smoothly and is the person everyone turns to when something needs sorting fast. Beneath his capable exterior, Fitz has warmth, humour and a genuine affection for Sparkle, often acting as her grounding force in the chaos around them. Multi-role, including playing the Sugar Plum Fairy and a range of other characters across the production.
Essential skills:
- Strong actor
- Confident singer
- Confident mover
- Comfortable with multi-rolling and quick character changes
CASTING DETAILS
Casting type: In person audition
Audition location: Pocklington Arts Centre
Audition date: w/c 20th July exact date tbc
Start date: 23rd November 2026
Shortlisted performers will be sent further information and audition material in advance.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following to ben.wall@pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk with the subject line PAC Christmas Show Casting
Please include:
- Headshot & spotlight link or CV
- A note of where you are based
Deadline for submissions: Friday 10th July 2026
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Pocklington Arts Centre is committed to improving representation within the arts and we actively welcome applications from performers from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the sector, including performers from the Global Majority, disabled performers, LGBTQ+ performers and performers from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
ABOUT POCKLINGTON ARTS CENTRE
Pocklington Arts Centre is a vibrant rural arts centre in East Riding of Yorkshire, presenting a year round programme of live performance, cinema, music, comedy, exhibitions and community activity. Alongside our visiting programme, we are growing our own producing work and expanding opportunities for local audiences, families and communities to engage with theatre and the arts.
