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SYNOPSIS
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, and killer rabbits. Outside, there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Galahad. Besides the rabbits and farting Frenchman, they meet such characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight, and the Knights who say Ni.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
WEDNESDAY 15TH JANUARY
AUDITION PIECES & NEW MEMBERS AUDITIONS
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WEDNESDAY 22ND JANUARY
AUDITION PIECES & NEW MEMBERS AUDITIONS
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SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY
DANCE AUDITIONS
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MONDAY 27TH JANUARY
PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS
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WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY
PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS
AUDITION INFORMATION
We will be holding the auditions in a different way for SPAMALOT
For the dialogue auditions, each auditionee should learn / prepare one of the Audition Paragraphs to act out (or read) at the auditions
We will then be having a “workshop” with all auditionees together to read through the set pieces to fit the right actors in the right roles!
Any questions please speak to Kevin or Danielle!
KING ARTHUR
Male Baritone​​
45-65yrs
Description
The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great humor.
Dialogue
**Pages 6-9 (With Lance & Robin)
Pages 18 – 22 (With Galahad & Bedevere (Mother))
Page 93-95 (with Patsy & Lady of the Lake)
Song
No. 25 I’m all alone (with Patsy)
SIR ROBIN
Male Baritone
30 – 45yrs the notquite-so-brave-as Sir-Lancelot, who slew the vicious Chicken of Bristol and who personally wet himself at the Battle of Badon Hill
Description
A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called “Sir Robin the Brave,” though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing, also plays Guard 1 and Brother Maynard, a long-winded monk.
Dialogue
**Pages 6-9 (With Lance & Arthur)
Song
No. 20 You Won’t Succeed On Broadway
SIR LANCELOT
The Homicidally Brave
Male Baritone
30 – 45yrs
Description
A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault, but does discover his “softer side.” Must be great with character voices and accents – also plays The French Taunter (an arrogant, condescending, over the top Frenchman), The Knight of Ni (an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights), and Tim the Enchanter (a ghostly being with a Scottish accent).
Dialogue
**Pages 6-9 (With Arthur & Robin)
Song
No.13 Knights Of The Round Table
PATSY
Male Baritone
Any Age
Description
King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated, but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover. Also plays Mayor, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his hometown and the Drunken useless Guard 2.
Dialogue
**Page 93-95 (with Arthur & Lady of the Lake)
Song
No. 18 Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
SIR GALAHAD
Dashingly Handsome
Male Baritone
21 - 35yrs
Description
King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated, but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover. Also plays Mayor, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his hometown and the Drunken useless Guard 2.
Dialogue
**Page 93-95 (with Arthur & Lady of the Lake)
Song
No. 18 Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
SIR BEDEVERE
The strangely flatulent
Male Baritone
32 - 47yrs
Description
A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. Also plays Dennis Galahad’s Mother, a shrill peasant woman, and Concorde, Sir Lancelot’s horse.
Dialogue
**Pages 18 – 22 (With Arthur & Galahad)
Song
No.13 Knights Of The Round Table
PRINCE HERBERT
Male Tenor
21 - 35yrs
Description
Hopeful and frilly prince. Loves to sing. Pines for his love. Also plays; Historian: A tweedy academic. Not Dead Fred: A sickly fellow. French Guard: Condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter. Minstrel: In Sir Robin’s band. Very good mover.
Dialogue
**Page 1 (Historian)
Song
No. 19 Brave Sir Robin (As Minstrel)
THE LADY OF THE LAKE
Female Alto
25 - 45yrs
Description
A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers.
Dialogue
**Page 93-95 (with Arthur & Patsy)
Song
No.8 The Song That Goes Like This
No.21 Whatever Happened To My Part?
ENSEMBLE
We’re looking for a group of further performers of either gender to play a wide range of many supporting roles, including monks, minstrels, various knights and assorted French people,
DANCERS
Can-can dancers, vestal virgins, Laker Girls. Ideally will be experienced in a variety of dance styles.
Exciting Creative Team
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Director: Kevin Gauntlett (07841742312)
Choreographer: Danielle Grant (07931 738162)
Musical Director: David Bullen (07552 547873)