Auditions open for Shrewsbury production of Andrew-Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera

Shrewsbury-based musical theatre company Get Your Wigle On is getting ready to stage the West End musical in December of this year.

With recent productions including Titanic, Nativity and The Calendar Girls, the local performance group produce musicals throughout the year and rehearse at their studio in Shrewsbury town centre.

Get Your Wigle On is on the lookout for Shropshire-based aspiring performers aged 18 and over to join them in their upcoming production of Phantom of the Opera at The Barnes Theatre, Shrewsbury School.

They are looking to fill the roles of Christine, the Phantom, and other supporting and lead characters.

In addition, the company is looking to cast a ballet dance troupe as well as a singing ensemble. The company is looking for a range of genders and ages across the cast.

Amy Tennant, aged 33 and from Shrewsbury, has been a member of Get Your Wigle On for five years since moving to the area.

She said: "Get Your Wigle On have provided me with some incredible experiences, fabulous friends and memories I will cherish for a life time."

Andrew Lloyd-Webber has only this year released the rights to his most successful musical and the Wigle team are delighted to have been offered the rights.

There are principle roles, a dance troupe and singing ensemble members to be cast from the upcoming auditions on June 26 at the new Wigle Studios on Princess Street in the centre of Shrewsbury.

Those interested in auditioning are asked to email info@wigles.co.uk for an audition pack and more information on how to get involved with Get Your Wigle On.

Future upcoming productions for 2024 include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, My Fair Lady, and Footloose.