🎭 WINTERFEST – Coming to Holt this November! ❄️

Holt Players are thrilled to announce their next production and this one is something really special.

Winterfest is a brand new compilation written by our very own Wendy Tucker, the creative genius behind the hugely popular 7 Ages of Mankind.

A celebration of the traditions and festivities around the most magical time of year, it takes audiences on a journey from Stonehenge and Saturnalia all the way through to Dickens, Victorian England and the childhood Christmases we all remember so fondly. Told through a series of scenes - some intimate, some sweeping, and woven together through the eyes of one family, it promises to be a warm, funny and truly memorable evening.

WANT TO BE PART OF IT?

Narrators and companions

King Wenceslas narrates Act 1, accompanied by a young male performer. A grandfather-as-Father-Christmas narrates Act 2, accompanied by a young female performer.

A family

2 adults and 2 children.

Medieval Shepherds

Mystery Play 7 speaking parts, at least one of which must be female. This scene mirrors into a "God Rest Ye Merry" scene in Act 2 with 6 parts (mixed). We'd love to use the same actors across both where possible.

Saturnalia and Tudor Games

6 adults (3 male, 3 female) for each scene. The Tudor Games scene also features a Jester. Mirrored scenes -- same actors across both would be ideal.

Fezziwig's Party

2 lead roles (1 male, 1 female) with speaking parts, plus a crowd of party guests. No lines for guests -- just enthusiasm.

Poetry Readers

1 male and 1 female performer to each read a funny poem.

Singers - expression of interest only

We are looking for 3 women to perform the Coventry Carol and St Lucy's Day Carol. We are not auditioning singers at this stage, but if this is you, please do get in touch so we can keep you in the loop.

Auditions

Come along to one of our audition sessions - both are held at Holt Village Hall:

📅 Tuesday 14th July at 8pm

📅 Sunday 19th July at 10am

Not sure if it's for you? Drop Wendy a line beforehand at paulandwendy3@gmail.com, she'd love to hear from you and can talk you through the parts on offer and what to expect on the day.

No obligation, no pressure, just a chat.

The show runs from 26th to 28th November at Holt Village Hall, and rehearsals get underway in the autumn - so there's plenty of time before you need to commit to anything.

And if performing isn't your thing but you love a good show, keep an eye on the website for ticket news. This is one you won't want to miss.