Your Chance to Play 'Cinderella' in This Year's Magical Christmas Pantomime at Tyne Theatre & Opera House

The Tyne Theatre & Opera House and pantomime production partners Enchanted Entertainment are on the lookout for a local actress aged 18+ from the North East to play the lead role of Cinderella and perform alongside their all-star cast, including panto regulars and hilarious Geordie comics Charlie Richmond and Lewis Denny.

Female performers aged 18+ need to attend the auditions taking place on Saturday 13th September from 11am at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House, with recalls happening on Sunday 14th September. The successful candidate will also be required all day on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September for publicity of the pantomime across Newcastle.

Producer Guy Pascall said: “It's going to be a fantastic Christmas production and what an amazing opportunity for a local actress to gain valuable professional experience in the panto and to start them off on their own glittering career”.

Hopefuls need to bring a song of their choice with a backing track to sing to the audition panel. They will then be given some acting sections from the script of Cinderella to perform in front of the pantomime’s creative team.

The successful candidate must also be available from 20th November – 4th December for rehearsals and then from 5th December ‘25 – 4th January ‘26 for the actual performances. The role is contracted, meaning the performer will be paid for their work on the show.

Tyne Theatre & Opera House and Enchanted Entertainment will be bringing 57 spellbinding performances of Cinderella to the Westgate Road venue from 5th December ‘25 – 4th January ’26, including 3 ‘Adult Panto’ performances at the end of the run in January. The pantomime will feature a fantastic live band and, as always, the show will be packed with a host of top stars, including the return of hilarious North East panto comics Charlie Richmond and Lewis Denny.

Musical Director Jezz Weatherall said: “Cinderella has to be one of the best pantomime parts for an actress to play and we'll be looking for someone who can sing, dance and act to a very high standard. As well as a fantastic cast, the panto will also include a brilliant live band for our successful actress to sing with in the show”. 

The Tyne Theatre & Opera House and Enchanted Entertainment are assembling an amazing cast and planning some spectacular pantomime magic to ensure Cinderella will be a wonderful family panto with plenty of audience participation, fantastic sets and costumes, and of course, jokes galore for all the family!

Tickets are on sale now and are already selling fast. Cinderella will play at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House from Friday 5th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.

To book seats or for more information, go to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House website,  https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk/whatson/cinderella/