Character Breakdowns for our 2026 production of Jack and the Beanstalk can be found below.
At Forrest Rose Productions we believe that the Arts are for all and we strongly encourage performers of all gender, race, ethnicity and level of experience to apply. You do not need to be a represented performer to audition for any of our productions.
Dame Dolly Trott (Dame) (M) Playing Age (30+)
A traditional Pantomime Dame. Must have excellent improvisation skills, comic timing and must be comfortable talking directly to members of the audience. Previous pantomime experience is essential (Dame or Comic)
Silly Billy Trott (Comic) (M) Playing Age (20-25)
Comic. Must have excellent improvisation and physical theatre skills, comic timing and must be comfortable talking directly to members of the audience. Previous pantomime experience is essential (Comic)
Princess Apricot Crumble
Principal Girl. Sweet, charming and no nonsense. A principal girl with a twist. Not afraid to roll up her sleeves and muck in with the heavy lifting.
Strong vocals and excellent character work required.
FLESHCREEP (M) Playing Age (ANY)
The baddie! Horrible, nasty, mean and rude. A traditional panto bad guy!
Must have excellent character skills and a good singing voice.
PC Cuff/ PC Helmet (M/F) Playing Age (Any)
The village police officers. Must have excellent comic timing, teamwork skills and strong vocals.

15th - 24th December 2026
George Lawton Hall - Mossley

Character Breakdowns for our 2026 production of Sleeping Beauty can be found below.
At Forrest Rose Productions we believe that the Arts are for all and we strongly encourage performers of all gender, race, ethnicity and level of experience to apply. You do not need to be a represented performer to audition for any of our productions.
PRINCESS ROSIE (F) - Playing Age 18 - 21
Principal Girl - Our Princess (who's forgotten she's a princess). Kind, caring and sweet. Loved by all who meet her. She just wants to live a happy life and find her true love.
Good characterisation, dance skills and singing skills are essential.
PRINCE ROBERT OF ROYTON (M) - Playing Age (20-30)
Principal Boy - The Prince of a neighbouring kingdom, not that you'd know. Prince Robert hates being the centre of attention, only a prince as far as he is the son of a king. Nerdy, shy and a little bit hopeless to start. He comes into his own when he meets Rosie and finds something worth being brave for.
Strong vocals and excellent character work required.
QUEEN CARABOSSE - THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WOOD (F) - Playing Age (30+)
The baddie! A wicked queen who has taken over the kingdom by force using magic to make everyone forget who the real royalty is! Rotten to the core, lots of interaction with the audience. Must be the character that everyone loves to hate.
Must have a commanding presence, excellent character skills and a strong singing voice
AGENT BRAMBLE - HEAD OF M.A.G.I.C (F) - Playing Age (Any)
A fairy of the forest - and a secret agent too! Agent Bramble runs the woodland resistance against the evil queen and pulls the strings to make sure destiny falls into place. A quirky, funny fairy with tonnes of heart.
Good comic timing and excellent singing voice required.
14th - 31st December 2026
Playhouse 2 - Shaw

