Nativity! - Audition Information
Welcome to the audition information page for CAOS Musical Production's upcoming show – Nativity! The Musical! Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we’re thrilled you’re considering being part of this festive, feel-good production. Below you'll find everything you need to know about the audition process, key dates, roles available, and how to get involved. Let’s make some Christmas magic together!
Show Dates
17th - 20th December 2025
5 Shows including a Saturday Matinee
Evening Shows - 7pm Start
Saturday Matinee Show - 2pm Start
Westbourne House School
Coach Rd, Chichester PO20 2BH
Audition Requirements:
Minimum age for audition is 6 Years Old.
We are looking for playing ages of 6-8 years for the pre school students and 8 - 11 years for the primary school students.
We are keen to accept applicants that can play within these ages, but no older than 13 years.
Important Audition & Rehearsal Dates
Audition Form Deadline: All auditionees must complete the audition form by 22:00 on 18 July 2025.
Auditions: Auditions will take place between 10:00 - 16:00 on the 20th July 2025 at Newell Centre, Tozer Way, Chichester PO19 7LG. You can find all the audition material in the audition pack at the bottom of this page. Parents/guardians are required to stay for the duration of their child’s audition.
Anyone who would like to audition but is unable to attend on the 20th July should submit a video audition by 19:00 on 19th July, please attach to the audition form below or WeTransfer/Onedrive/GDrive/Dropbox and send a link to hello@caosmusicalproductions.co.uk. Using the material in the audition pack please send three separate videos, one singing, one dancing and the final performing the scene (with someone else reading in the other parts) - if you didn't attend the launch the tutorial of the dance is here.
Rehearsal Days & Timings:
We rehearse on Tuesday's & Friday's 19:00-22:00
Tuesday: Bassil Shipman Centre
Fridays: Newell Centre
Both venues share the same car park at Tozer Way, Chichester PO19 7LG
Under 18s will usually rehearse between 19:00-20:30*
A full schedule will be released after auditions which will include all call times, locations and dates.
*Occasional venue changes may occur. Sunday rehearsals may be added nearer show week.
Audition Schedule 10am - 4pm 20th July*
*Subject to change, please check regularly for any changes
Prompt start for all audition times.
10:00–10:30 AM – Adult Ensemble Group Audition
Warm-up together (movement + vocals).
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Short group number: “Welcome to Hollywood” chorus to check blend, energy, stage presence. (To include some simple tap movements and other ‘light’ choreography).
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Script: Tour Guide Speech (for those who want to be considered for lines within the show)
10:30–12:00 PM – Principal Adult Character Auditions
The Mayor
The Critic
Mrs Bevan
Jennifer
Mr Maddens
Gordon Shakespeare
Mr Poppy
Individual slots including:
Prepared song.
Assigned reading from script.
12:00–12:30 PM – Lunch Break / Casting Team Discussion
12:20 PM - Arrival of Children Audtionees
12:30 PM - Children’s Warm Up and Splitting in Groups 1-4
12:40–1:40 PM – Children’s Initial Auditions (Group 1–4)
Group slots 15 minutes each
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Short group number: “Sparkle and Shine” will include teaching of simple choreography
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Individuals will be given a simple line to deliver to check projection, energy, interpretation
1:40–2:00 PM – Casting Team Deliberation
2:00–3:00 PM – Children’s Callbacks (small groups)
Group singing of “Sparkle and Shine.” With movement learnt from initial auditions
Be prepared to show fun special skill! (e.g. Freestyle dance moves, Breakdancing, Juggling, Air Guitar, Playing recorder, Cartwheels)
3:00–4:00 PM – Adult Principle & Children Callbacks
Shortlisted adult principals and children perform scenes with each other to check chemistry.
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Shakespeare/Children of Oakmoor
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Maddens/Poppy/Children of St. Bernadette’s
Information for Parents/Guardians
During the audition day, a chaperone will be onsite throughout and parents/guardians are required to stay for the duration and to remain in the waiting rooms. Parents/guardians will not be permitted into the audition space.
For this production of NATIVITY! CAOS Musical Productions have applied for a BOPA (Body of Persons Approval).
A Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) is a licence issued by a local authority in the UK that allows an organisation (such as a theatre company, production house, or school) to involve children in performances without needing to apply for individual child performance licences for each child — provided certain conditions are met.
To help ensure all children are well supervised and cared for during rehearsals and performances, we will be organising a parent rota and also appointing licensed chaperones.
If you are interested in: being part of the parent rota (e.g. helping supervise sessions on a rotating basis) or becoming a licensed chaperone for performances (training and support can be provided) please let us know as soon as possible.
Your support is hugely appreciated and helps us keep everything running safely and smoothly for the children.
Our privacy policy for your child's personal data can be found here.
Creative Team
James Etheridge
Director
Emily Horner
Musical Director
Bee Anderson
Choreographer
Joining CAOS
Please find the link to CAOS' New Member Welcome Pack below. This document provides essential information on membership fees, show fees, conduct expectations, and general policies. All auditioning members are required to review these policies and confirm their agreement by selecting the designated checkbox in the audition form.
The fee for a new under 18 member is £50 which covers your 2025 CAOS Membership, the show fee for Nativity! The Musical is £20. There will also be a £25 costume fee for Under 18s which includes a Nativity! rehearsal T-shirt.
The CAOS Membership Fee and Costume Fee will be due by the 1st September. The Show fee will be due by 1st December.