Oh yes you can! Ever dreamed of playing a panto Dame? Fuengirola’s Salon Varietes theatre wants you

If you have ever fancied hearing those a famous words on a stage “he’s behind you!” from the audience, your moment has arrived. Fuengirola’s famous English-speaking theatre is casting its Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington and it could be you.

What roles are up for grabs and when

Hopefuls can go along on Saturday, October 17 from 6pm to 9pm, or on Sunday, October 18 from 10am to 2pm. Both sessions take place at the Salon Varietes Theatre just off the main square.

There is something for nearly everyone. Leading parts include the naive young adventurer Dick Whittington, the pretty and knowing Alice Fitzwarren and the wicked King Rat. Comedy fans will love Sarah the Cook, the larger-than-life Dame, who comes with big personality and plenty of audience interaction.

Other characters include:

– Fairy Bow Bells, a Cockney fairy who slips in cheeky innuendos while pretending not to notice
– Alderman Fitzwarren, the very hesitant owner of Fitzwarren’s Store
– Captain Bilge of the *Saucy Sal*
– The Sultan of Morocco
– Malcolm the Rat, a young trainee rat new to being evil
– Tommy the Cat, who needs no further explanation

Teenage dancers are wanted for the ensemble. Children aged seven and over can play the Panto Babes (the rats), although these parts may also go to the chorus or dancers.

What you need to prepare and when you need to be available to perform

Singers should bring a song, and dancers should come ready with a routine. Nerves are normal, and this is a friendly community production, so nobody will bite (except perhaps King Rat). Performances run from Saturday, December 19 to Wednesday, December 23. After a short break for Christmas, the pantomime returns Friday, January 2 to Monday, January 5.

Director Keith Spitalnick has led the theatre’s pantomimes for several years, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2024 and Jack and the Beanstalk last winter. For more information, call or WhatsApp him on +34 674 121 569.

If you prefer to work behind the scenes and help make the magic happen, the theatre are also always on the look out for stage hands. Message directly via Facebook to see what is on offer.

So if you want to add an bit of sparkle to the Christmas stage then warm up to vocal chords and pop on your jazz shoes and give it a go. Actors, singers and dancers of all ages are welcome.