A Taking Flight co production with Newport Live & Theatrau Sir Gar  

Touring to Opening Doors Festival (Aberystwyth), Pontio Arts Centre (Bangor), and Sherman Theatre (Cardiff). 

Production Dates: 

• Rehearsals: Start 5th Jan 2027  

• Opening Night: w/c 8th of Feb 2027 

• Closing/Tour Ends: 10th of April 2027 

• Submission Deadline: 18th May 2026

Auditions Dates:  

• 2nd and 3rd of June – Auditions for roles playing instruments 
• 16th and 17th of June – Auditions for roles using BSL  

About the Production: 
Taking Flight produces high-quality theatre with embedded creative access and inclusive casts. We actively encourage applications from Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent performers. As The Mab is a Welsh story, we particularly welcome applications from actors from Wales. Rehearsals will take place at Newport Riverfront.  

Audition Process: 

 Auditions will take place at the Riverfront in Newport and will follow the following format   

• 1 hour group workshop   

• 20 min individual audition where we may ask you to read, sign or play your instrument.   

Specific Roles  

• SEREN (Playing age 10–12)  
  Not from Wales but has Welsh heritage. Speaks some Welsh and has conversational BSL (her mother is Deaf). Strong singing ability is a major advantage.  

• MUM  (Playing age 30–50)  
  Deaf. Communicates using a mixture of BSL and SSE (Signing alongside spoken English). Strong multi-roling skills required.   

Ensemble:  

We are seeking 7 versatile ensemble of Actor-Musicians, puppeteers and BSL Performers to bring these stories to life. We are looking for team players with skills in one or more of the following:  

• Musicianship: High-standard play in  Keys, Drums, Bass or Guitar. Strong singing voice.  

• BSL Excellence: Proficiency in BSL (Level 6+ or Native users).  

• Puppetry:  Please detail specific experience rather than “generic” skills.  

• Multi-roleing: The ability to transform quickly between various characters.  

• MAVIS/Ensemble: One of the Seven Witches of Gloucester. Must be a Deaf performer or a hearing performer with Level 6+ BSL.  

Play many roles between them including Shirley, Fontaine, Branwen, Rhiannon, King Arthur and a giant Salmon! Welsh heritage/background preferred for these roles. Ability to speak Welsh an advantage.   

To Apply

Please send a letter of application to casting@takingflighttheatre.co.uk by the 18th of May detailing the following  

• Why you are interested in working with Taking Flight 

• Which parts you are interested in auditioning for  

• Which instruments you play and to what level if applicable to the role 

• Specific puppetry experience – for instance who did you train with or what productions with puppetry have you worked on.  

• BSL level if applicable to the role 

• Level of Welsh language proficiency if applicable to the role  

We will not accept applications without this information.

Please note: This is a large scale, complex production with puppetry, illusion and a band on stage. We are therefore looking for excellent team players to join the company for this exciting new production supported by ACW.  

Taking Flight actively encourages applications from Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent performers – if you would like to apply in a different format (including BSL) or require assistance applying for these roles please contact us via nia@takingflighttheatre.co.uk or reach out to us on the phone or Whatsapp on 07593821172.